Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
The San Gabriel Park Fireworks Are Amazing!
I'm a big fan of Georgetown's sense of community. The city gets together for events throughout the year and it gives a real special feeling. Today, it's Independence Day, which means fireworks in the park. The 31st Annual Sertoma Club July 4th celebration and fireworks display in in San Gabriel park.
The July 4th Hometown Parade began at 11 AM. The fireworks start around 9:30. I've got to say, these fireworks aren't like the kind you see any old small town. They're really, really impressive and always draw a contingent of Austinites who make the short trip north.
There's also a festival area with arts, crafts vendors, food vendors, children's rides, a car show and even a petting zoo. There's also live entertainment from the time of the parade to the fireworks. It's a great time and I hope to see you there! ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Fountainwood Estates
[caption id="attachment_15170" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The Stately Homes in Fountainwood Estates[/caption]
Imagine yourself on a large back porch, overlooking the sunset through the trees as the breeze blows across the grass through the countryside. Sounds like something straight out of a Western doesn’t it? This is what the homes and life of Fountainwood Estates offers, and it’s ripe for the picking. Featuring older, traditional style architecture with large porches and stone blocks, the homes of Fountainwood sit on stunning acre-plus lots, wrapped in pristine Texas Hill Country countryside and trees. If you’re looking for the simple life with a home to match it, Fountainwood Estates will be you’re little slice of Texan heaven.
Just off Williams Drive near Georgetown’s city center, Fountainwood Estates allows convenient access to nearly everywhere! FM3405 provides easy access to Palmer and through to US 183 and Mopac which can get you into Aust. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Georgetown TX Schools Are Second To None
One of the things that's most important when choosing a home is considering where your children will be attending school. Fortunately for Georgetown residents, the GISD is a leading school district. The Georgetown community really takes pride in its schools--residents have supported two major bonds to build new infrastructure.
The Georgetown Independent School District has 1,600 employees serving over 10,500 students in grades Pre-K through twelve. There are 18 campuses. GISD features one of the best Career and Technical Education programs in Central Texas. Its fine arts and athletics are have achieved state-wide recognition.
The Georgetown Independent School District focuses on high academic standards. There's a level of focus that you just don't see in every community. There's also a stronge practice of welcoming students of all backgrounds and making sure schools are safe environments. I encourage you to visit the schools in Georgetown whe. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Being A Successful Realtor Takes Hard Work
Ever seen someone pop up as being famous and touted as having had a meteoric rise to the top? Usually, if you dig deeper, you find these folks have worked for a LONG time honing their talents and working to be noticed.
Have you ever watched a duck swim quickly across a pond? What's above water seems so chilled out and relaxed, but beneath the surface, there's a whole lotta energy being burned!!
I'm proud to announce that the Russ Phillips Team just sold another luxury property through our Sphere of Influence.
What does this mean? And what does it have to do with famous people and ducks and such?
It means that when the seller contacted me, we studied the market value and I made recommendations for "as-is" and also for what I'd want to price it at if some money was spent to update it. The sellers live out of town, so that would be something of a hassle.
Getting the Right Price for Buyer and Seller
During the process of gathering bids, w) ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Advice For Home Buyers
The weekend is a great opportunity to go house hunting a lot of people take the opportunity. Here are a few things NOT to do if you want to have a successful outing:
Don't lock yourself in time-wise for the day. What happens when you go see something you like, want to linger at a particular property, or maybe even make an offer right then? You're out of luck if you scheduled an early dinner with friends. House hunting requires time to accommodate the unexpected.
Don't go to houses that don't meet your criteria. Seriously, why waste the time? If you've planned out the parameters your new house needs to meet, don't take the time to just look at houses that seem interesting or appealing. Stay focused on your game plan.
Don't react too quickly. Though it can be hard to resist 'falling in love at first sight' sometimes, the most effective house searches are done with an even temperament. Once you're in love, it's too easy to overlook or dismiss shortcomings or cha. ...
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