Austin ranked top city for starting a business, study concludes - Austin Business Journal:

Austin ranked top city for starting a business, study concludes - Austin Business Journal:

Check out this great article. Already live here and thinking of starting a business?

Thinking of moving here?

Give us a call for a free relocation package or other information.

Sue Ellett
Broker-Associate
Paragon Property Group
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182

Residential ~ Investment ~ Commercial ~ Ranch ~ Waterfront
Austin/Lake Travis and the Highland Lakes

Lake Travis High School Among the best in the Nation according to US News & World Report

LTHS earned a silver medal based on how well teachers and staff prepare students for college. The school ranked in the top 561 campuses in the nation.

The magazine and the company School Evaluation Services looked at data from more than 20,000 schools around the country.

The America’s Best High Schools report is published annually by US News & World Report and identifies the country’s top-performing high schools.

Detailed methodology and other data for Lake Travis High School may be obtained via the following link: www.usnews.com/listings/high-schools/texas/lake_travis_high_school.com

If you are thinking of moving to the Central Texas Hill Country or if you live here already, this is great news for real estate values in the area - Lake Travis is a well respected school district and this will make it even more popular among families with school-aged children.

For more information about homes or living in the Lake Travis ISD area, contact Paragon Property Group, Coldwell Banker United Realtors at 866-693-7741

Austin Housing Market OK - according to Austin Business Journal

Live in the Austin area? Thinking of moving here? Here's some news you can use......

http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/01/11/daily42.html

Local real estate experts spoke during a 2010 housing forecast Wednesday and indicate that the home market in Austin has neared stabilization and could begin to rebound this year.

Some segments of our market already continue to do well, especially in the lower price points and in certain coveted neighborhoods and locations.

It's still a great time to buy...interest rates are low and there are always good deals to be had. Remember, location, location, location....and Austin has it!

Sue Ellett
Broker-Associate
Paragon Property Group
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors(r)
866-693-7741

Central Texas Hill Country-A great place to Live, Work, Play and Invest!

Austin, the Highland Lakes & the Central Texas Hill Country

The Central Texas Hill Country is an amazing place in which to Live, Work, Invest & Play!

With our exceptional and convenient location between three other major Texas Cities ~ Houston, San Antonio & Dallas ~ you will find that the Austin and Highland Lakes area is not only rich in history, it also offers some of the most stunning scenery in Texas. World-Class Barbeque, Music Venues (we are the Music Capital of Texas!), Great Restaurants, many Fairs & Festivals, quaint small towns, a stable, diverse & growing economy, job creation, plus affordable real estate, the Austin area is a wonderful place to call home. Top that with our many beautiful lakes & rivers, hilly terrain, many golf courses, tennis facilities & other recreational activities plus a relatively mild climate, you will love living here!

Whether you are single, have a family or a partner, retired, just starting out, or buying a second home, the Austin area has so much to offer. Lake homes, luxury homes, ranches, condominiums, lots, multifamily, commercial property, golf course homes and more - there is something for everyone in the Highland Lakes and Austin areas. Waterfront property in our area is Hot …….!!

Area Lakes & Rivers

The Austin/Highland Lakes area offers a wealth of rivers & lake that provide stunning vistas, wonderful home sites and many recreational opportunities. The Pedernales & Colorado Rivers, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Lake Marble Falls, Lake LBJ, Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan are all located within a one hour drive from Central Austin – where else can you live and have so many wonderful options??!!

Vacation & Second Homes

Many people purchase second homes that they plan to move or retire to at a later date. This is a great option as it allows you to purchase your home at today's prices and use it for vacations in the meantime. Others become Winter Texans! Spend your winters here in Texas and your summer at another location - it breaks up your year and you get the very best of weather to enjoy. Many Winter Texan owners also rent or lease out their properties when they are not in residence. Because this is a popular vacation & second home area, it's easy to do. Horseshoe Bay on Lake LBJ is a highly desired resort location in our area.

Central Texas Weather

Our weather tends to be mild in winter. We rarely wear coats around here! Once in a while we will get a light dusting of winter snow or ice, but even if we do, a couple of days later it will be 60 or 70 degrees again. One thing that we have lots of here in Central Texas is sunshine - our golden days make life feel bright! Summers are hot and range in temperature from about 85 degrees to over 100 degrees occasionally, but for the most part, we stay in the low 90's during the hotter parts of summer. However, we are very fortunate here in the Texas Hill Country because of our many lakes, our evenings tend to be cooler and most evenings it is comfortable enough to sit outside and serve dinner on your patio. Those hill & lake breezes really make a difference.

Health Care

Central Texas offers excellent healthcare facilities with several more currently under construction or in the development phase. Plus, we are within easy driving distance of all the wonderful facilities that Houston & San Antonio have to offer.

Communities

Austin and the surrounding Hill Country Lakes & Towns offer many possibilities in a diverse group of communities and locales. While there are several communities that cater specifically to the 55 & over buyer, such as Sun City in Georgetown, there are many more possibilities that will offer a more mixed group of residents including singles, families, empty nesters, and, of course, second home owners. Golf course or lake communities, in-town lofts, quiet subdivisions, town home or condominium complexes, acreage tracts or ranches, you will have no trouble finding the perfect home.

Welcome to Austin & the Central Texas Hill Country

Contact us at Paragon Property Group for all of your Real Estate needs.

866-693-7741

Time to File For Homestead Exemptions on Primary Residences

Don't forget, if you purchased a primary residence in 2009, you will need to file with the county you live in for a Homestead Exemption. This must be done by January 31, 2009 in order to qualify.

This will reduce your property taxes, so don't forget!

You can find links to these forms on our website at www.ParagonPropertyGroup.com

(Travis, Hays, Williamson, Llano and Burnet Counties)

Give us a call if you have any questions.

Sue Ellett, Broker-Associate
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
866-693-7741
suemellett@yahoo.com

Lake LBJ Waterfront Condo for Rent - Short or Long Term - Horseshoe Bay

Looking for a great place to hang your hat? This fully furnished and appointed Lake LBJ waterfront condo is available to lease from 3-12 months. Thinking of moving to the area? What a great way to check it out. All you need to bring are your clothes, your tennis racket, your golf clubs (and maybe your jetski or boat....)

3 Bedrooms, 3-1/2 Baths, fully furnished, private jet ski ramp (can be converted back to a boat slip), 3 patios/decks overlooking Lake LBJ, Fireplace. Close to all Horseshoe Bay Amenities including the Marriott Hotel. Short drive to San Antonio or Austin and only 10 minutes from the quaint Historic Main Street Shopping District in Marble Falls.

Contact Paragon Property Group at 866-693-7741 for more information on this exceptional lakefront lease property.