The rain gauge at the Lake Travis weather station has picked up over 3.5 inches of rain this year. That is the best news we have had in ages considering the staggering drought we have been in. So just what has this done for Lake Travis? Pictures will speak more loudly than words.
As a licensed real estate agent in Austin, I try to keep abreast with the latest news and stats. I also read what other people are saying about the market. After doing some research and some thinking, I have come up with what I think the Austin real estate market will look like in 2011. Here i
The Purple Sage is a pretty interesting shrub. Native to the area, it can predict rain. The Purple Sage bushes in Apache Shores have pushing out the blooms for around a week. Knowing this, I was wondering if we would get rain.
The most massive solar flare in the last 50 years is expected to cause problems on earth. The coming year is also expected to see some of the highest solar flare activity in many years. This means communications on earth may be disrupted.
From The Atlantic: “Pick your category, and Texas dominates.” The article showcases why Texas is thriving while other states have economies that are falling
What will likely be Hurricane Alex must have had planners of the 2010 Aquapalooza on Lake Travis more than just a little nervous. Lake Travis is close to its full level and flooding rains from the remnants of a hurricane could be disastrous for Aquapalooza.
There are currently 716 single-family homes, condos and ranch properties listed for sale in the Austin MLS priced at $999,999 and up. This is Austin’s luxury real estate market. Only 31 $1 million and up properties sold during the last 30 days, but 41 are currently showing as be
Keep your eyes on the Gulf, people. Tropical Storm Alex has passed over the Yucatan Peninsula and there is a very strong possibility that Texas will get hit. As can be seen from the image from the National Hurricane Center, the cone of uncertainty has the storm making landfall a
It'll just take a few minutes. You'll be redirected to our research partner, Parker Media. When you're done you'll be sent right back here. Thanks!
Sam is an Austin REALTOR® who has lived and worked in the Austin area since 1987. Sam is very active in the community through Rotary and Lake Travis ISD schools.
Even though we are pretty far from th