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 One of the best kept secrets in the Austin real estate market is
the Lake and Hill Country areas just a short drive away. Most people moving to
Austin connect to in town agents who rarely introduce their clients to these
areas. Consequently, many people miss out on the treasures Central Texas has to
offer only minutes from downtown Austin.
 Over
sixty years ago a string of lakes was formed by a series of dams built
along the Colorado River, creating what we know today as the Highland Lakes.
Managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority, or LCRA, these lakes provide
hydroelectricity, flood control, water storage and supply as well as many
water-related activities and aqua-businesses.
 The
lakes closest to Austin are Town Lake, which runs through the center of
town, Lake Austin, and Lake Travis. Lake Austin is the closest, beginning on
the southwest corner of Austin and winding back up the Colorado River to
Mansfield Dam which backs up Lake Travis. Lake Austin is a constant level lake,
which is, in reality, nothing more than a river kept at a constant level.
Because of its proximity to Austin, the values are higher and there are a
number of diverse communities along its shores.
 Lake
Travis is the primary Flood Control Lake in the Highland Lake chain,
created by the completion of what is now known as Mansfield Dam in 1941. Lake
Travis is a reservoir that is 63.75 miles long with a maximum width of four and
a half miles and over three hundred miles of shoreline with numerous coves to
fish and explore! The Lake Travis area provides a wide variety of communities,
from Vineyard Bay, the Beverly Hills of the lake area, to smaller communities
initially created for weekend homes and trailers. Upscale Master Planned
communities, acreage estates, ranch land, quiet suburban subdivisions, marinas,
airstrips, golf and country clubs abound, all within an hour of downtown
Austin.
Let me show you why the lake area
can be the perfect place for you and your family. I'm not just selling real
estate
. . I'm Selling A
Lifestyle!
Check out these links for
more information:  The City
of Lakeway
Highland
Lakes Information
Texas
Parks and Wildlife
Lake
Area Boating & Sailing
Recreation
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Lake
Travis Independent School District
Highland
Lakes Information
Lake
Travis Chamber of Commerce
Coming Soon -
Austin Area Private
Schools
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Investment Real Estate >Real Estate Booms
Some economists link the buying habits of "baby boomers" to the demand for homes in this country. They argue that the population will stabilize or decline as these potential buyers age and their children are grown.
What is left out of such a picture is that the emerging real estate market is made up of people who are immigrating to this country. When these newcomers have achieved a stable income, they look for the best living situation they can find, often preferring buying to renting.
Real estate continues to be an attractive investment opportunity. If you are sitting out the current market because you are afraid that the appreciation won't continue, you may want to re-think your decision. Today's market is providing opportunities for homeowners and smart investors from all over the globe.
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What famous $40+ million home has a 60-foot pool with underwater music and a 20-car garage?
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The home of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, features the latest futuristic computer technology. |
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