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By Romeo Manzanilla
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People often ask me whether they should list their home for sale during the holiday season. Here are a few points to consider: There's no question that showing activity generally slows down between Thanksgiving and the first of the year. Part of this is due to the fact that many agents decide to take vacations during that time. Personally, I had some of my best months for sales in December, especially when I stayed in town rather than taking time off. There are several advantages to having your property on the market in December, especially if you decorate your house for the holidays. A warm fire and the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls (even if they came out of the can) will make your house more appealing. If your neighbors decorate their houses, that's an additional plus, especially i...
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
Complementing Georgetown Texas's historic downtown district is the newly opened Wolf Ranch Shopping Center close to downtown at the interesection of IH35 and Highway 29.     Featuring at least 40 retail stores and restaurants, along with 11 large anchor retail businesses, this open air mall is a favorite shopping area for the entire county. Owned by the Simon Property Group and developed under the City of Georgetown Unified Development Code the buidings replicate the small town feel of a past age.         The center was built on the site of the ranch owned and operated for years by Jay Wolf, hence the name Wolf Ranch Shopping Center.  The developers protected many of the century old trees and even incorporated them into the parking plan and the building sites.     Care was taken to inte...
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
One of the greatest features of Georgetown Texas is it's beautiful San Gabriel Park, the keystone of Georgetown's extensive park system.  The park is near the center of town and occupies the original river crossing and sacred campground used by the native American Indians. There are centuries old live oak trees that the Indians tied down as saplings to mark the trail.Park amenities include a Gazebo for Eventshiking trails, softball and baseball diamonds, a rodeo arena, many soccer fields, disc golf course, playgrounds and more.    Of course nothiing is more fun than just meeting friends and family at the park and enjoying grilled hot dogs.     afterwards you can feed the ducks or take a bike ride to work off all those calories Nothing is more relaxing than to spend the day in Georgetown...
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By Romeo Manzanilla
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The House today and the Senate yesterday passed legislation to extend the $8,000 home buyer tax credit to May 1, 2010, for first-time buyers and add a $6,500 tax credit for repeat buyers if they've lived in their home for five of the past eight years. Home prices are capped at $800,000. The legislation in both houses was included in a bill to extend unemployment benefits and is expected to be signed by President Obama shortly. "REALTORS® appreciate the swift action by Congress to extend the home buyer tax credit and expand it to some current homeowners," says NAR President Charles McMillan. "As the leading advocate of housing and real estate issues, we urge President Obama to sign this legislation into law quickly to keep the momentum going in the fragile recovery of the nation's housin...
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
The fall weather has Wiley and I out exploring the great parks that Georgetown Texas offers.  One of the most visible is Blue Hole park within a couple of blocks of downtown.  The park lies along the north San Gabriel River  and has been a popular swimming hole for generations. There is a wooded picnic area on the south side and dramatic bluffs on the north. There is a beautiful waterfall over and around the low dam that forms the swimming hole. The hiking trail connects under the Austin Ave bridge to San Gabriel Park.  There are picnic tables and a nice wooded area above the river on the south side. The main swimming area is upstream from the low damn and is about 6 ft deep.  The water is clear and clean.  Perfect for swimmingThere are some good fishing spots upriver and you can catch ...
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
It's a perfect fall day here in Central Texas.  Crisp cool air, sunny, nothing better  that putting the top down on the convertible and taking a drive.  What better place on Halloween than to go visit the departed neigbors in  the historic Oakwood Cemetery in Austin Texas.  The Oakwood Cemetery association was giving tours of the famous and infamous residents.  Here are a few pictures we took. Our companions, it's Austin, home of the Weird! Some of the residents had busted out The Angel will protect us Celtic Cross with beautiful carving The sun hit the cross and the carved inscription glowed.."I am the Resurrection..." This cozy crypt creeped us out.   A fun day, but as the sun was setting we headed home to welcome the trick or treaters.  Happy Halloween!  
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
I'm often asked "What brought you to Georgetown?".  There are so many good reasons to relocate here, a great school disctrict, low taxes, mild climate, beautiful parks, proximity to Austin Tx but what always comes to  my mind is the historic downtown square.  Just picture one of Norman Rockwell's paintings of a simpler time and you have an idea of our guality of life here in Georgetown Texas.  Let's take a walking tour and you'll see what I mean. Discover Georgetown Mural  Georgetown is located 30 miles due north of Austin Texas and is the county seat of Williamson County. The Williamson County Courthouse was restored in 2007 and occupies the center of downtown. Williamson County Texas Courthouse The lawn surrounding the courthouse is a popular spot for local events, including Fair on t...
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
Fountainwood Estates is located approximately 6.5 miles west of Interstate 35 in Georgetown Texas.78628.  It lies just east of Jim Hogg Park rd and south of Williams drive close to Lake Georgetown.  The subdivision was developed from 1992-2000 with most of the homes built by local builders Bobby Fredrickson, Jimmy Jacobs and Don Parker.  The lots are all a minimum of 1 acre, and are served by Chisolm Trail water district and Pedernales Electric Co Op.  All homes are on septic systems.  The lots are mostly treed with a blend of live oaks, cedar elm and juniper (referred to as cedar trees locally). The homes are predominately one story ranch style with 3/4 masonry exteriors (brick or local white limestone) ranging from 1800 to 2800 sq ft with the average being 2300 sq ft.  Most have 2 car...
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
I wonder if this house in historic Georgetown Texas was under a pest control program?  Proof positive I guess that yes in Texas everything is BIGGER including the bugs!
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By Mike Sparks, Galveston Island Real Estate
(The House Company Galveston Texas)
Yes, here in Central Texas we are all happy with the rain, whether it comes naturally from the sky or through the Active Rain network.  This week alone the level at Lake Georgetown has risen 16 feet.  Watering restrictions have been lifted in most of the communities that draw water from the lake.  So what is a Realtor to do on a rainy Monday?  Well, I've spent my day reading and learning from the resources available to us all the Active Rain network.  Soon I even hope to be able to rework my blog and use some of the custom features.  Meanwhile here's a picture of our beautiful Lake Georgetown filling up as I write.
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