The Georgetown Real Estate Market Average sold price - up 1.3% from a year ago to $226,753 Number of Sales YTD - down 11% compared to this time last year Number of Active Listings - down 5% from last December to 626 listings Months of Inventory - there is 7.2 months of inventory; an oversupply Mary Battaglia CRS, GRI      Austin, Texas 02/06/2010

Cozy 1 / None located in Georgetown, Texas This beautiful unit is move in ready and is sure to bring smiles and many years of happiness to the new owners!   Each year Community Montessori School in Georgetown, Texas holds a gala event to help raise money for need-based students.  The evening will include a full-course meal from Gumbo's, a cash bar, entertainment by Manny the Sax Cat, a poker tournament, live and silent auctions and a fantastic student art gallery. Proceeds from this event fund the Rebecca Lowe Financial Assistance Program which provides full and partial tuition waivers to families who qualify for need-based aid.  More fundraiser detailsare available on the CMS website.  The event will be held at the San Gabriel Community Center from 6:30 to 11:30 PM this Friday evening,... 02/03/2010

The Rec Center in Georgetown, Texas will be hosting a FREE Immunization Clinic on Friday February 12th from 10:00 Am to 2:00 PM.  Details are posted online.  Please remember to get the little ones and anyone else is a high risk category immunized.  H1N1 vaccinations are going to be available for folks 6 months of age or older.  They will also have the TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) for folks who are between 19 and 64 years of age. I know that vaccinations are sometimes a heated topic of debate.  For those so inclined, here is a gentle reminder to go get your shots! Have a great week! Andy Chaudoir - Professional Inspection Services - 512-632-3232 "Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas" - www.centexinspections.com 01/31/2010

Austin American Statesman Cedar Park could soon be home to a water park resort, the latest attraction in the growing bedroom community that officials say will draw people from across Central Texas. City leaders are expected to announce plans tonight for a new Schlitterbahn Waterpark, a brand well known to Texans for its original New Braunfels location. The park would be built on about 95 acres on RM 1431, about halfway between U.S. 183 and Interstate 35, according to a Cedar Park Economic Development Corp. meeting agenda. The project is expected to cost about $360 million to fully develop, city documents said. The economic impact of the project is expected to be $2.5 billion over 30 years and could create more than 1,000 jobs , according to an independent study cited in city documents. ... 01/28/2010

This Wednesday January 27 marks the 5th International Holocaust Rememberance Day as designated by the United Nations in 2005 to honor all the victims of the Nazi era. Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Archives   On January 27th 1945 the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated by the Allies ending one of the darkest periods in the world's history.  Now 65 years later the Georgetown Library is presenting an exhbit titled ' A Reason to Remember' from Jan 17th thru Feb 13 2010 sponsored by the Congregation Havurah Shalom of Sun City.  This traveling exhibit of photos, artifacts, and documents from five Jewish familes in the 1930's and 40's in Germany portrays the stories of life in the rural German village of Roth and is a microcosm of  life across Nazi occupied Europe and how it ... 01/25/2010

Over the past 17 months or so, my family and I have been involved in helping to start Christ Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Texas.  We started with a small handful of families and individuals, and we have grown to about 75 people now (roughly 55-60 adults).  We are a PCA church.  If you aren't sure what that means, feel free to visit this page for more: http://www.cpcgeorgetown.org/what-do-we-believe We meet every Sunday at 10am at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, which is at 100 Stadium Drive.  It's about a block north of the intersection of Austin Avenue and Williams Drive.  There are more detailed directions and a highly accurate map here: http://www.cpcgeorgetown.org/location-and-times Our pastor, Whit Anderson, gives timely, relevant and biblical messages in a relatable, lai... 01/11/2010

Sun City Model Homes in Georgetown TX: The current model homes have been recently renamed. They tell me this is to conform to the rest of the country and other Sun City Communities. Here's a list of the recent name changes: Model                                              Series                       Square Feet  Gray Mist (Meade)                              Villa                         1393 Pine Spring (Breckenridge)                  Villa                         1465 Copper Ridge (Pickett)                       Classic                     1553 Surry Crest (Jackson)                         Classic                     1702 Vernon Hill (Longstreet)                     Classic                     1896 Bluffton Cottage (Barringer)                Estate                      2112 Cumberl... 01/11/2010

With the fridgid cold weather that has visited Central Texas and the National Title Game between my beloved UT Longhorns and Alabama, this seems like the perfect night to enjoy a hot steaming bowl of my TEXAS CHILI.  Yes folks, I"m gonna share my recipe handed down from my forefathers who developed this recipe while chasing cows and Indians and drinking cervasa with locals.  There is one caveat though, to those that might like to embellish their chili with beans.. this is a NO BEAN recipe!  If you like beans I have another recipe for that.   So enjoy the chili tonight and a few cold beers, and HOOKEM HORNS! Texas Chili   as handed down by Miguelito after plying him with many Shiner Bock beers. Six Pack of Shiner Bock (if you're not from Texas.. substitute a nice dark beer) 1lb of Chili ... 01/07/2010

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Showing the true spirit of giving this holiday season Sport Clips International headquartered in Georgetown Texas has made a donation of $250,000 to the Operation Uplink Free Call Day  program.  This generous donation has helped make it possible to expand the program to include one Free Call day a month to provide phone cards to  active duty service men deployed overseas and hospitalized veterans so that they may call home and remain in contact with their loved ones.  This is a great way for anyone to make a big difference in lifting the moral of our deployed service men and women who have sacrificed so much .  So check out the link and make a donation and help a soldier.  12/18/2009

In my case that song could be retitled "Oh Memory Tree, Oh Memory Tree" because  when December rolls around again and we start unpacking the ornament boxes to decorate the Christmas Tree I'm always flooded with memories from our Christmases past.   I admit that the actual process of putting up the tree can be a chore ( not so much now that we have a prelit fake tree, see previous post) but once the ornaments come out, all that changes.  Some people like to decorate sparingly, or decorate around specific themes each year.  Our theme has always been Christmas Chaos. I mean you can't have to many ornaments right?  And speaking of ornaments.....unpacking the ornament box itself is like unwrapping presents on Christmas Morning.  Each ornament has it's own place and history on our tree.  The ... 12/16/2009

In this economy, houses aren't selling like they used to. However, there are some ways to improve the chances of selling your house. If you have a house on the market, or are considering it, read on for seven tips that will make it easier to sell your home and make a smooth transition from one owner to the next. 1. Maintain Neutrality This policy has worked for Switzerland, and it can also work in real estate. Customizing your home is great if you plan to stay there, but extreme colors and themed rooms can scare off potential homebuyers If you have customized every room with extremely bright or dark colored paint, wallpaper or wall fixtures, you may want to consider toning it down a bit. Using neutral colors on the walls can help prospective buyers create their own vision for the house,... 12/14/2009

HO HO HO and Merry Christmas!  Gene and I have enjoyed ringing the bell for Salvation Army again this year.  We have been long time members of Kiwanis and enjoy this annual volunteer opportunity. If you're close to City Market in Sun City TX - stop by!  We might be there! Even though the holiday season is upon us, the real estate market is busier than ever!  We have 3 new listings in the works, and look forward to sharing them with you soon.  12/09/2009

One of the unique features of Georgetown Texas is the number of deed restricted neighborhoods intended for what is termed the Active Adult Buyer.  Typically these neighborhoods are restricted to residents 55 years and older, with no children living at home.  Other deed restrictions govern the appearance of the properties and the uses allowed leading to higher property values and a cohesive and quiet neighborhood.  One of the first local Georgetown builders to embrace this trend was Parker Builders who developed Village of River Bend I and II.       The Village I section is completely self contained and has no thru streets so traffic is limited.  Both section I and II are located just off Williams Drive and Booty's Rd, and are withiin walking distance to shopping centers and banks.      ... 12/08/2009

Today, December 7th is the 68th anniversary of 'The Day of Infamy" the attack and resulting tradedy of over 2400 deaths when Pearl Harbor was attacked in the early morning by Japan.  Much has been written about the events of that day and the many acts of heroism to defend the base and save the wounded.  I had an opportunity to visit Oahu and Pearl Harbor in 2008 and was moved by what I saw and experienced.  Before the visit I had always thought of the Arizona Memorial as a nondescript modernistic structure with no visible link to the battle.     You have to visit the site to experience the reverance and awe of a monument to the massive loss of life and to fully understand that you are visiting a grave site.  The structure spans the Battleship Arizona that was sunk while it sat moored in... 12/07/2009

What a fine day it was for the 29th Georgetown Christmas Stroll.  This celebration still has all the charm of a small town spontaneous parade combined with many many hours of volunteer planning making for the best Christmas Celebration in Central Texas.      A huge crowd turned out filling the streets with families and strollers.  There were plenty of booths of crafts to browse      and lots of good eats too.  My favorite is the kettle corn.       and how could not stop and listen to the singing nuns?  Inspirational and funny too!      But the best part is the stroll itself.  What started out as a casual small town event of local neighbors in Christmas costumes walking the downtown square with their pets    has evolved into a major parade with floats and entries continuing for blocks.  ... 12/05/2009

Ot maybe we should sing "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" because the weather forecast for Central Texas tomorrow (Dec 4) is a 70-80% chance of snow.  Yes SNOW!  Now I know all of my blog readers up in the the northern states are yawning and thinking big deal, so what.  Well, down here in the sunny south where the snowbirds flock every November it is a BIG DEAL!.  Last time we had any appreciable snow was 10 yrs ago and that was less than an inch.  This time we might get 2-4 inches.  Should make the Christmas Stroll in Georgetown this weekend feel like Rockefeller Center in New York at Christmas.  The downside to this is Texas drivers have no concept of the white stuff and how it affects driving conditions.  Typically they jump in the family SUV or crew cab pickup and barrel... 12/03/2009

Come experience a home town Texas Christmas celebration and ring in the holidays and join us at Georgetown's 29th Annual Christmas Stroll this Saturday December 5th from noon to 8pm.  Americana at it's best, you will think you have stepped into a Norman Rockwell painted scene as you enjoy the parade with homemade floats, bands, choir, bell ringers,clowns, elves and more as they stroll around the square giving out candy and collecting toys for Blue Santa. The parade starts at noon, at the corner of 6th and Church and continues to the Square.  On the courthouse lawn there will be over 75 booths set up with crafts and unique holiday gifts, food vendors and restaurants will be serving plenty of treats. Other activities include a 5k run beginning at 9 am in San Gabriel Park, 2 stages of ente... 12/01/2009

The larger the downpayment, the better. Lately, the home-sale market has picked up in some areas and price ranges. Multiple-offer competitions are more prevalent, particularly in popular neighborhoods where there's little for sale. It's always difficult to decide what to offer when you're in competition. It helps if you've done your homework and you know local market values well. Working with a good real estate agent who can keep you informed on current market trends is helpful. The Internet has a wealth of information about listings in most areas of the country. Attending public open houses in the neighborhood where you'd like to live is also a good way to learn about values. However, don't be misled by the list price. Some listings are priced at market value, but many are not. The mos... 11/30/2009

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