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barton creek greenbelt in austin texasBarton Creek Greenbelt is one of the top trails in Austin and is the most beloved greenbelt by the locals and is commonly referred to as “The Greenbelt”. It is located in south-central Austin and has 12.68 miles of trails with its main trail that is about 7 miles. Barton Creek Greenbelt is one of the city’s most prized attractions that has 7 entrance points! Yes, seven. It makes it easier for visitors to access it and enjoy the different amenities the Greenbelt has.

Families gather in The Greenbelt on the weekends to enjoy the different amenities within the area such as the Barton Creek hike and bike trail, swimming holes, biking, mountain climbing, and bird watching.

You may not believe it, especially for newcomers, but this magnificent body of…

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OPA! Coffee and Wine Bar is a cozy, family-owned and operated Greek haven tucked away in the heart of South Austin. This place is on our list of Best Coffee Shops in South Austin. OPA! Coffee and Wine Bar serves Texas Traders organic, fair-trade, locally-roasted coffee. They also have a selection of milk such to accompany your delicious coffee. As for beers, OPA! has a wide selection of local and imported wines, beers, and other beverages. A variety of appetizers and snacks are also available in the shop.

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The expansive outdoor seating area is shaded by an oak tree that is perfect for parties of all sized. Dogs are welcome inside as well. They offer dog treats and water bowls for your pets, just make sure you have your dog on his leash. Indoor,…

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Austin is known to be one of the best and vibrant cities in America. The culture, food, breathtaking landscapes, the live music scene, and the growing business opportunities in the area are some factors as to why people are moving in Austin. One thing the residents love in Austin is the stunning lake views and green spaces. If you are looking for a list of the top neighborhoods for the best views in Austin, you have come to the right blog.

Here are our picks for the top neighborhoods with the best views in Austin, Texas:


1. Allandale

No doubt this is one of the places with the best views in Austin. Located in the heart of central Austin, the quiet suburban has close proximity to Mount Bonnell, which is one of the oldest and the highest point…

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So when we talk about having the different ways that you can leverage your listings, you’re gonna have some goals for this. The first and foremost is to get the exposure out in word to drive demand to your clients, right. The idea, the way we do it, is that we start with coming soon and we try to bring in much traffic to a property, much attention to the property before it’s listed so that on the day that it is listed we set up the conditions that leave multiple offers situations.

Goal number two is to bring in leads on that listing and goal number three is to brand yourself with the listing in order to get your name out there, that you’re gonna be the go-to listing person when someone is looking to list your property, right. That goes along with…

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The first thing that we do and this is taught in different ways, I kinda made my own for simplicity, but when you make a call for someone and you schedule a listing appointment, we have an email that says “seller after first conversation”.

It’s an email template that’s gonna set you up for success when you’re on the phone with someone and you're a, set up your appointment let them know that our procedure is I'm gonna send you and then introductory email it has some a brief synopsis of what we’re gonna go over in the email or in the appointment so please take a look at that.

There’s a couple of videos that can be very important for you to watch and will save us time on our listing appointment, right? listing consultation, right? So…

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What's New at Funky Homes of Austin*

A few months back, some big changes started happening in my business. It all started with a car ride with one of our interns at Spyglass. She was on a rather long drive with me to a home where we were going to shoot a video together, and she asked me a question that really took me off guard.

It was, basically, "Why aren't you more successful already?"

It's a sticky question to pose to someone, but I could understand it. I've posed the same question to a mentor in my life. He's done incredible things, but I always felt like he was capable of more than coaching people like me. I remember asking him "How come I still get to coach with you? Why aren't you on Oprah or something?" So I kind of understood her…

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Abundant green spaces, hip, lively districts, quirky coffee shops, delicious food, a city that is renowned for decades for its music scene. South Austin is one of the most ideal places to live in. The area is known for its proximity to plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment centers; almost everything can be just within the driving range.

Within this blog, we’ll help you explore South Austin whether you are visiting, residing, or planning to live in South Austin; here are some of the best places that you shouldn’t miss!


1. Green Spaces

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Zilker Metropolitan Park is a 350-acre park is one of the best family attractions in South Austin. It is home to the spring-fed Barton Springs Pool. Aside from swimming,…

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Scrumptious food, fine wine, and great coffee. South Lamar is a trendy neighborhood with plenty of restaurants, lounges, and bars. It is located five minutes away from downtown and close to hiking or biking trails as well as parks around Barton Springs.

South Lamar has everything. From newly opened restaurants that showcase unique and local dishes, upgraded amenities, clubs, boutiques, and the thriving music scene, what more can you ask for in this area? They’ve got it all here! Bring your friends or family to these best South Lamar restaurants that you should seriously visit!

Uchi

Cuisine: Japanese
Address: 801 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Website: Uchi

Uchi is the epitome of fine dining in Austin, particularly for those with a love for…

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This new series is transcripts of real interviews with our clients. We sit down with them to talk about their experiences buying and selling real estate, and share tips on how you can be successful in this process. 

Caitlin was referred to me by my friends, rockstar repeat clients, and amazingly prolific referral-senders Dan and Lauren. I've lost count at this point of how many fun clients they've played a part in introducing me to. But Caitlin was one of them. She was ready to settle into a home in Austin after living abroad for several years. We looked around Central Austin and ultimately settled on a renovated 1904 detached condo not far from our condo. So now she can come to hang out with her new best dog friend Rosie (my dog) and swim in our pool…

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Determining when to buy a home can be challenging especially for first time home buyers. There is plenty of competition that can drive the cost of a home to thousands of dollars above the listed price. You might be spending some time looking at the listings and thinking if today is the best time to buy a home in Austin.

Most folks know that spring is the hottest time in real estate, especially the first month of it. More homes are being listed during the season although it can still be a tricky process. Look out for the pros and cons you should weigh when it comes to purchasing your new home during spring. When the spring season ends, buyers might be missing out on some of the newly listed properties. 

Since spring has ended months ago and not…

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