Why some Austin homes sit on the market — and what can help sell them
Austin’s housing market has changed quite a bit over the past few years. Homes that might have sold quickly a few years ago can now sit on the market for months.
Pinnacle Family Home
This beautiful home in close-in Westlake features transitional architecture, thoughtful layout and timeless design, making it the perfect family home for this perfect location.
Designing for entertaining and everyday life
Many Austin homes are designed for entertaining, but fewer are designed for everyday life. Let’s discuss some of the design principles that can create a functional layout for weekday dinners and homework as well as a big party.
Choosing a cooktop or range that’s right for you
How you cook on your cooktop and how you use your oven will determine which range is right for you. There are multiple configurations, in every price point and appliance line, to accommodate every cook. What is right for you comes down to how you use your kitchen. Let’s talk about what you should consider.
Vent hoods: more than an afterthought
Kitchens get hot. Grease happens. Proper ventilation doesn’t just protect your health, it protects your cabinets, your paint, your lights and your sanity. They are required for both gas and electric/induction cooktops and ranges. Here’s a rundown of what you should consider in deciding what vent hood to go with.
Add space and style to your Austin home with a tailored addition
When you’re loving your Austin neighborhood but your home is feeling tight, building a thoughtful addition can be the perfect solution. Whether you’re creating a new bedroom suite, a home office, or expanding your living and storage footprint — a custom addition gives you freedom to stay where you love while adding comfort, functionality and value.
Aging in place with Austin’s HOME initiative
Recent changes to the local development code, known as the HOME initiatives, have opened up many beneficial options to facilitate aging in place needs.
3507 Pinnacle – Project Page
3507 Pinnacle Project Files PLANS DESIGN SLIDES CABINET DRAWINGS APPLIANCE SPECS PLUMBING SPECS LIGHTING SPECS PAINT SELECTIONS
311 Laurelwood
311 Laurelwood is a prime close-in Westlake location with tremendous potential. At more than a third of an acre, it’s a sizable property that could easily be redeveloped or renovated for now. Building plans are available for a unique, sprawling 5,341 square foot estate with a six bedroom, 7 bathroom home complete with a designer kitchen, walk-in pantry, two laundry rooms, two bars, an office, two living areas and a three car garage. With septic already permitted and no tree issues on this flat lot, this a shovel-ready custom project for the right buyer.
Zoned to Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School, this home comes with access to some of the most prestigious schools in Austin with a low tax rate of just 1.47. This pocket of Westlake is just west of Rollingwood with easy access to 2244 / Bee Caves Road and MOPAC, but on a quiet tree-lined side street in a long-established neighborhood. It’s minutes from downtown, but a world away from the city.