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• M/I Homes Legal Update Class • HBA Million Dollar Club Awards • Stewart Title Mixer at KW Mega Texas Convention • ABoR Global Real Estate Forum • & much, much more!

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Luxury home market in Leander makes it a fit for 2018 Parade of Homes™ By Riki Markowitz

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he Parade of Homes is an annual event presented by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin. It’s a much-anticipated annual affair featuring trends in design, interiors, construction and landscaping. The community chosen for this year’s showcase is Travisso, a master-planned community in Leander, one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and a recent

favorite for luxury homebuilders. There are plans in the works for an on-site fire station within the community and with commercial real estate also booming, prospectors believe that Travisso will have a similar city-withina-city environment, similar to Steiner Ranch. This year marks the first time the Parade of Homes will be in Leander. And anyone who has been keeping an eye on the city won’t be surprised. Leander has grown from a sleepy farm town, split by Travis and Williamson counties, to a vibrant city with a relatively low cost of living and an award-winning school system. Leander has also been named a “safest city” in Texas. In 2012, Leander was home to some 30,000 residents – you can say it was a pretty big jump from 283 at the turn of the 20th century. City planners today estimate the population nears 60,000. The median annual household income was $83,550 last year and the median home listing price was $320k. However, over the past two decades, a swell of homes priced more than $1 million has been gaining traction in the city, which is expected to rival areas like Westlake, Bee Cave, Lakeway and Northwest Austin for luxury home living. In 2017, Leander recorded more than 1,600 single-family housing starts (compared to 418 five years prior). And the recession

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didn’t seem to have a big impact on the city. Property values have grown and continue to grow year after year. Leander’s appeal also derives from quality of life and economic development projects. For the past six years, consecutively, City Council proposed a property tax deduction. Luxury real estate professionals point out that Leander is very popular with investors and buyers both nationally and internationally. Finally, Leander ranked No. 1 for the “best place to raise a family in Texas.” To understand how Leander has really changed over the past generation, ask some-

one who grew up there in the 80s or 90s. Just a few decades ago, you had to leave town for work, to buy groceries, clothes and other necessities. For a fun night out, you had to drive 30 miles to Austin. Today, Leander is a destination. Travisso, which translates to “the good life” in Italian, is a welcoming master-planned community located on a stunning Hill Country tract only 30 minutes northwest of Austin. The Texas Association of Builders awarded the Palazzo, with a resort-style pool, splash

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Features of the Month Column: ABoR—Are you ready for the Great American Road Trip?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. pg. 3 Column: WCREALTORS—Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Technology Brokerage? . . . . . . . . pg. 7 Column: HBA—Why Development Moratoriums Raise Prices; Hurt Homebuyers . . . . . pg. 12 Column: RRC—Protect Your Trees and Your Home Value!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 16 Column: Women's Council of REALTORS—I Love Parades!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 22 Associates in Progress: Monticello Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 25 Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 34 News & Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 34

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NEXT STOP, REALTY ROUNDUP BOOTH #241 Getting there is half the fun! Follow us on Facebook® on our journey to Realty Roundup. Stewart Title of Austin, LLC stewart.com/austin

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Check out any of our Austin area Facebook® pages where we will be releasing details leading up to events at our booth on October 17th at Realty Roundup. Just look for the travel trailer icon, featured on the luggage tag above, on any of our Stewart Title of Austin Facebook page posts for hints and opportunities on how to win fabulous prizes.

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President’s Column By Steve Crorey • 2018 President

What’s a road trip without 2,600+ real estate professionals?

ack your bags for The Great American Road Trip at the Palmer Events Center on October 17! Join real estate professionals from all across Central Texas for an exciting day of networking and prize giveaways! Our annual member meeting and trade show is your chance to showcase your business and its services to your peers, mingle with real estate professionals and gain valuable connections to boost your business toward success. Whether you’re a Realty Round Up veteran or this will be your first time attending, don’t miss these key highlights to make the most of your experience: • Listen as keynote speaker Joseph Rand, managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, shares businessbuilding insights from his new book, “Disruptors, Discounters, and Doubters.” • Build valuable connections and make new friends by mingling with more than 200 exhibitors. You might even get some cool free swag! • Turn in a completed punch card by the

end of the day for a chance to win cool prizes and giveaways! Did someone say Apple Watch? • Purchase an ABoR Foundation Raffle Ticket for your chance to win a new Audi Q5! Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward local causes related to housing, education and disaster relief. • From social media hacks to MLS product demos, attendees can earn SEVEN free CE hours with FREE ABoR Academy courses. Seats are limited so be sure to arrive early! Attendance is FREE for ABoR REALTOR members if you register by October 5 at ABoRRoundUp.com. I’ll see you there!

REALTOR safety starts with you As a real estate agent, it’s common for agents to interact with strangers online and in-person, involving a certain level of risk. The best way to protect yourself? Arm yourself with a smart approach to safety. With September being REALTOR Safety Month, the

www.myRealtyLine.com National Association of REALTORS and your Association encourage you to keep safety at the top of your mind—not just this month, but throughout the year. From regularly-scheduled safety webinars, safety strategies and extensive resources, browse and share NAR’s helpful safety materials by visiting www.nar. realtor/safety.

Coming Next Month: ABoR Board of Directors election & committee call Two big ABoR happenings are taking place in October, and I’m not talking about Realty Round Up! Our 2019 Board of Directors ballot election will take place October 15-19, 2018. ABoR Primary and Secondary REALTOR members will be able to cast their vote online,

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on site at ABoR HQ and at Realty Round Up. Check out the current list of candidates and more information at ABoR.com/Election. In addition, ABoR’s annual Committee Call will also take place in October! Serving on an ABoR committee is an excellent way to expand your network, gain leadership skills and make an impact in your association and your industry. Stay tuned to ABoR.com and your email inbox for more details! As always, you can contact the ABoR Board of Directors at board@abor.com with any comments, questions or concerns and don’t forget to follow me on Facebook (@2018ABoRPresident) for need-to-know association news, calls for action and monthly President’s Corner videos! RL

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Events Oct. 3: Board of Directors Meeting Oct. 6: ABoR Satellite Offices Closed – Staff Training Day Oct. 8: ABoR Offices Closed – Staff Training Day Oct. 15-19: ABoR Board of Directors Ballot Election Oct. 17: Realty Round Up at the Palmer Events Center

Education Sept. 21: Social Media: Branding and Lead Generation – ABoR HQ (TREC #32003) Sept. 21: Your Safety is Your Business – ABoR North in Cedar Park (No CE) Sept. 24: Global Real Estate: Local Markets – ABoR HQ (TREC #31879) Sept. 25: Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools – ABoR HQ (TREC #31878) Sept. 25: The Essentials of Residential Leasing – ABoR South (TREC #30980) Sept. 25: TAR Residential Lease Agreement – ABoR South (TREC #30982)

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Memo Vargas of EXP Realty pays close attention to ABoR's global real estate presentation so he can help his clients invest in the global marketplace.

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2018 AMBA Director Stephanie Winans, second from left, thanks her Top Producer REALTOR panelists Jennifer Archambeault of Urban Provisions, Ashley Brinkman of Realty Austin, Gary Gentry of The Gentry Group and Hilary Dominguez of Bird Home for answering the questions of AMBA members at the group's monthly meeting.

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Looking her best for picture day, Kerri Parker of Starstate Realty picks up info about M/I Homes at Palmera Ridge from Missy Gill as she explains that homes in the neighborhood start in the mid $200's. Kerri got a new professional headshot "on the house" at the MI/Homes model home.

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Paul Hargita and Greg Waller, both of New Braunfels, Seguin and San Marcos Title, travel a long way to celebrate with Jennifer Rhodes at the grand opening of the newest Round Rock location called Southwestern Title.

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Michelle Beckert, right, of Legacy Mutual Mortgage congratulates these Taylor Morrison sales agents at the Home Builders Association's Million Dollar Club Awards where Monika Randall, Toney Boswell and Tim Packard each earned awards for surpassing $1 million in sales in the last quarter. Download Photo: RL_090118_A.JPG for FREE at www.myrealtyline.com

The Austin Board of REALTORS hosts a forum about the Global Real Estate Market. Panelists were David Kurtenbach Coord of Sister Cities International, Podja Sethi of The Law office of Podja Sethi, PLLC, Mitch Creekmoore of Stewart Title and Bill Hamilton of W. Hamilton Co. Texas A&M University research scientist Dr. Luis Bernardo Torres moderated the panel.

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Melanie Denton, Jackie VanMetor and Kara Davis, all of Chesmar Homes, celebrate their success after earning awards for surpassing $1 million in sales in each of the last two quarters at the Home Builders Association's Million Dollar Club Awards presentation event at the Dogwood Rock Rose in The Domain.

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KB Home sales representatives build relationships with REALTORS and their clients by hosting mixers. You're invited to RSVP for the next one where you'll learn about the neighborhoods where they build, available inventory and more! Ian Gahad of KB Home gave out information at a recent mixer to Mando Delacerva of Watters International Realty and Ish Dominguez of CMG Financial. Download Photo: RL_090618_F.jpg for FREE at www.myrealtyline.com Download Photo: RL_090518_A.jpg for FREE at www.myrealtyline.com

Who needs a ribbon and scissors when you have a key? Shelia Balagia and Nile Riedel, both of Southwestern Title, show off the new office in Round Rock during the grand opening celebration.

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Shelia Balagia, right, of Southwestern Title welcomes REALTORS and colleagues to the company's Round Rock office grand opening. Celebrating with Shelia were Becky Bell of Lonestar Land and Homes, John Voyles of New Braunfels Title, Anne Schramm of DEN Property Group and Andrew Walls of Stewart Title. Download Photo: RL_090618_B.jpg for FREE at www.myrealtyline.com

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Becky Hopkins of Austin Title attends the Austin Mortgage Bankers luncheon where she gets vital information from veteran mortgage brokers Rachelle Rowan of Black, Mann & Graham, LLC and Gretchen Rossington of Cadence Bank about international lending.

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he City of Bastrop recently put a development moratorium in place while staff works to rewrite its building code. Given the recent efforts in Austin, the HBA certainly understands the need to update building codes; however, halting development while doing so will do more harm than good. At a time when demand for housing is far exceeding supply, the HBA and the larger homebuilding community was caught off guard by the Bastrop City Council’s vote to impose a moratorium, especially when the city did not seek the input of professionals who not only have the most at stake, but who could offer the kind of expertise needed to ensure an efficient and speedy process. “As an ongoing stakeholder with the city and county, the HBA was surprised there was no prior outreach to members of the building and development community prior to this decision,” says Emily Blair, CEO of the HBA of Greater Austin. The HBA continues to encourage the city to seek public and stakeholder input on key policy items that will impact Bastrop’s econo-

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“Mark and I have worked together on many, many transactions. I have never had a second thought about referring him to a new or existing client knowing that he will give them the ‘red carpet’ treatment. Time after time he has shown that he is knowledgeable, prompt and competitive in his mortgage business” -John Little, MaxAvenue LLC

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“Mark and his team are the ones I trust—not only to take care of the needs of my most valued clients’ home mortgage lending business but also to help keep my real estate team abreast of the latest news in the home mortgage lending arena.” -Bob Liston, Broker/Owner Austin Retro REALTORS®

“Mark Hairston has been a mortgage loan professional in the Austin market for over 20 years and I have worked with him various times throughout his career as an appraiser for his lenders and as a real estate agent for my clients who were purchasing real estate and obtaining financing through Mark. Mark is honest and trustworthy having an immense knowledge of our market and more.” -Lee Sherman, Broker/Owner Sherman & Company REALTORS®

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Marcus Fields, Tanya Russell and Christopher Jones, all of KB Home, welcome more than 50 REALTOR guests at the company's agent mixer where they took the opportunity to find out their needs and match them with the perfect communities and homes for their clients.

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After the Austin Board of REALTORS Global Real Estate Forum, Sarah Kelty of Fine Austin Homes asks more questions from panelist Podja Sethi of The Law Offices of Podja Sethi, PLLC.

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Everyone is out to meet "the new kid in town." Alicia Teague of Capital Title, David Teague of BBVA Compass, Larry Lawrence of Fidelity National Title and Garrett Rowe of Merrill Lynch, check out Southwestern Title's new digs in Round Rock during the company's grand opening event.

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Darian Rausch, Paula Moore and Heather Stuble, all of Stewart Title, attend the Austin Board of REALTORS Global Real Estate Forum to learn how to better serve their diverse clients.

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Ashle Miller of NRL Mortgage congratulates Prabin Chandran and Andy Frias, both of Milestone Community Builders, on their success. Ashle chairs the Home Builders Association's Million Dollar Club Awards committee that organizes and hosts the awards program that recognizes new home sales agents for their superior sales efforts. Download Photo: RL_090118_D.JPG for FREE at www.myrealtyline.com

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s REALTORS, you know that trees add value to property. A majestic oak may be worth thousands! With the constant threat of oak wilt, one of the most destructive tree diseases that can kill oaks at epidemic proportions, we need to make our homeowners aware of the dangers. Research and industry knowledge add value to our clients and improves our competency, but we certainly do not want to offer information outside our expertise. I recommend you seek the advice of a qualified arborist like Greg Gundersen of Certified Tree Care who recently shared with me some helpful advice: What recommendations do you have for agents who refer landscape and tree care services to clients? Greg: The most important thing is to make sure whoever is being referred is a professional in their field. If looking for tree care, make sure they are using an ISA certified arborist. What do we need to know about tree care and oak wilt? Greg: If the trees have a lot of broken or dead limbs, make sure to have them painted to ensure

their health. Oak wilt beetles are active between 60-90 degrees so no matter what time of year, pruning is important and all equipment should be sterilized. What preventive measures can be taken? If discovered, what can be done to help save the trees? Greg: Prevention is always less expensive than being reactive. Keeping the trees properly maintained and all wounds painted is crucial. There are ways to protect the live oaks if oak wilt is a threat. After trees are manicured, we recommend injecting the trunk base with a fungicide, which acts as a protective barrier for up to two years. It also helps open the vascular system of the tree to allow water and nutrients to flow more freely to the crown. Make sure you have an ISA certified arborist up-to-date on the most effective and efficient ways to treat the issue. So my advice this September is to take care of your trees, educate your clients and have a happy fall! And since fall is one of the best times to establish trees, you might tell your clients to consider planting some trees. One day they may add thousands to the value of their home! RL

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Jackie VanMetor and Dahlia Guerrero, both of Chesmar Homes, stay cool on the rooftop of the Dogwood Rock Rose while waiting for the Million Dollar Club Awards presentation to start. The awards were presented by the Home Builders Association's Sales & Marketing Council to new home sales agents surpassing $1 million in sales in a quarter.

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Austin Mortgage Bankers members Chad Mandrell and Eddie Rinehart attend the group's monthly meetings to stay on top of industry issues that affect their business and their clients.

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Longtime Round Rock real estate professionals David Pavliska of RE/MAX Round Rock, Lorrie Westberry of Classic Realty, Shelia Balagia of Southwest Title and Rod Morgan of Landmark Properties mix it up with stories from the past at the Southwestern Title grand opening celebration.

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pad and fitness center, Best Community Clubhouse. The kids playscape, lighted tennis courts and community fire pit are popular gathering spaces for neighbors. Active residents have a 10-mile hiking trail to look forward to, those who prefer to people-watch will enjoy onsite parks and those who can’t make up their mind have a full-time lifestyle director whose job it is to create community activities. It’s the only master plan in the area with Italian-living inspired ambiance. With so much to offer, it seems only natural for the HBA of Greater Austin to host its prestigious Parade of Homes here. Featured home sites at this year’s Parade of Homes have multiple, unobstructed views of the Texas Hill Country and range from 4,250 to 6,900 square feet on more than one acre of land. Prices start at $1.4 million. The featured custom home builders in this year’s Parade include Aluxa Homes. Glazier Custom Homes, Hill Country Artisan Homes and Vogel Builders. Aluxa Homes’ four-bedroom custom home has 22-foot great room ceilings with a fully retractable glass wall. There’s an outdoor spa and kitchen, a theater and game room and three levels of entertaining and multiple decks on different levels – all with pool views. Glazier’s twist on the Swedish Farmhouse has four bedrooms, a three-car garage and Scandinavian-style touches throughout the house. “It’s like walking into a traditional furniture store in Copenhagen,” says Jared Glazier. The house has floating benches and a game room with floating arcade space, leather barn doors, 20-foot invisible windows and a full glass wall with “$10 million views of rolling hills.” Glazier’s favorite feature? He’ll only say that you need to see it for yourself.

Hill Country Artisan Homes’ rustic-modern architectural style house was designed to maximize Hill Country views from multiple rooms. One stylish feature is the seamless blending of the courtyard, surrounding outdoor spaces and interior. It’s like living in your own luxury resort. Special design features include a chef ’s kitchen with adjoining prep kitchen, an owner’s suite coffee bar and an oversized craft/utility room. Vogel Builder’s five-bedroom, five-full bath home seems to stretch endlessly across the horizon. The master bedroom has a private loft and balcony. There’s a floating staircase, hidden media room and 37-feet of glass in the great room and dining room, designed to bring the outside in. Be sure to enjoy guided tours at the 2018 Parade of Homes on two pre-scheduled REALTOR Days – October 25 and November 1, from 2-7 p.m. Also, Williamson County Association of REALTORS will be hosting a happy hour luxury bus tour on October 25 that will end at Travisso and the Women’s Council of REALTORS will have a tent and refreshments, while Platinum Top 50 REALTORS members and guests are invited to a VIP tent social on November 1. The 2018 Parade of Homes is open to the public Fridays through Sundays from October 19 through November 4. Tickets are on sale now at www.paradeofhomesaustin. com. You can get early-bird discount pricing through the end of September. Tickets to the tour make great gifts for your clients looking for inspiration for their own homes. Sign up on the mailing list for the latest news on workshops, guided tours, celebrity appearances and more! RL

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EXCELLENCE IS IN OUR NATURE.

DEERBROOKE LEANDER’S NEWEST MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY With competitively priced new homes from the $250s, Deerbrooke offers a community to create natural connections between friends and neighbors. Our neighborhood boasts serene outdoor spaces, state-of-the-art amenities and a tight-knit community just minutes from downtown Leander. DEERBROOKE IS THE PERFECT GETAWAY THAT’S NEVER FAR AWAY. • CREEKSIDE NATURE TRAILS

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The Stewart Title team is ready to meet up with Keller Williams Realty agents from all over Texas at the company's mixer held at the Keller Williams Realty Mega Texas Convention.

Did someone say Parade? I love parades! Oh, you mean the Parade of Homes!

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Susie Kang, far right, of Joa Realty and Grace Lee, far left, of Central Metro Realty arrange for some lunch break entertainment at the Austin Board of REALTORS Global Real Estate Forum.

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WCREALTORS leadership is excited to have Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. 2018 WCREALTORS President Victoria Reviel of 98th Meridian Boutique Real Estate, WCREALTORS Secretary C.J. Pfau of Pfau and Company and WCREALTORS Director Kim Dale of Realty Texas showed off the plans presented by Kalahari Resort reps at a recent membership meeting.

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ell, I love that too! Where else can you go see magnificent homes built to make a statement, situated on a hillside sanctuary, constructed by the best builders in the area and view exceptional interior designs all at one time? This year, it’s time to “float” through THIS parade and experience it all during Realtor® Days, Thursdays, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1, open from 2-7 p.m. with Realtors® attending FREE with their business card. If this is new to you, I’ll explain. Every year, The Parade of Homes™, presented by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin, showcases the newest trends in construction, building design, interior decor and landscaping. The HBA chooses one of the country’s most vibrant real estate communities and this year it is located at Mirabella at Travisso. Known for having Italian-inspired homes, spectacular views and a luxurious lifestyle, the release of the Custom Collection at Travisso now allows buyers who want a true custom experience the opportunity to build a home truly around their unique needs. The

estate-sized home sites are in the Mirabella, Monterosa and Good Night Trail sections of Travisso. Keep these in mind for your most exceptional buyer. Not only will the procession of grandeur living leave you dreaming of winning the lottery, you will also be helping benefit the community. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will assist HomeAid Austin (a 501c3 charity partner of HBA). This organization helps build or renovate housing for the temporarily homeless and serves as a liaison between local homeless service organizations and residential builders. To learn more, visit their site at homeaid.org. Women’s Council will also be on the route on Thursday, Oct. 25. We won’t throw candy or beads at you like in some parades, but we will have water to quench your thirst and information about our network. So as you “parade” down the route, stop by and see us! RL

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Champions School of Real Estate instructor Jeanne Butterfield of Horizon Realty, Campus Manager Cyndi Carter and Career Counselor Kim Westphal welcome new people who have decided to make real estate their new career at the Champions School of Real Estate Career Night open house.

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Natalie Penland of Legacy Mutual Mortgage emcees the Home Builders Association's Million Dollar Club Awards program, presented by the HBA's Sales & Marketing Council. Natalie is president of the Council that brings together sales and marketing professionals from the region's new home building industry.

Get that Felder Feeling when you sell a new Scott Felder Home! With the Scott Felder Homes 2018 Realtor Loyalty Program, your buyers will quickly embrace our “Choose It. Love It. Live It.” promotion that allows them to enjoy the best we have to offer. CHOOSE from a variety of excellent new home locations and prices. LOVE all our award-winning home designs and interior options. And they LIVE in a home built just for them that will provide value for years to come.

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or the past 25 years, Monticello Homes has been building personalized, architecturally rich homes throughout the greater Austin and San Antonio areas. San Antonio native Wayne Moravits founded Monticello Homes in 1994 after recognizing a need in the market for a builder who could provide seamless service throughout all phases of the home building process—from initial design and pricing to interior and customization selections, construction management and warranties. Since its founding, Monticello Homes has built more than 1,000 homes in communities throughout San Antonio and Austin and continues to expand. “We currently build in two communities in the greater Austin area: Deerbrooke in Leander and Bunker Ranch in Dripping Springs,” says Jason Hoover, builder for Monticello Homes. “We are also looking to expand and move into new communities in

both San Antonio and Austin.” Named after Founder Moravits’ admiration for the design and architecture of Thomas Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville, Virginia, Monticello Homes strives to create a high standard of living in its homes through a legacy of quality design and engineering, similar to Jefferson’s famous property. To meet the needs of a variety of homebuyers—from young professionals and families to retirees and active seniors— Monticello Homes offers a products and homes of various sizes and prices points. “We offer homes from the low $300s up to over $700k,” Hoover says. “For instance our 60’ and 70’ home product in Deerbrooke starts in the $350s, while our similar product in Bunker Ranch sits on .75- to 2-acre lots. We offer several options for each plan and pride ourselves on building a home our buyer will love.” In addition to offering a variety of home

www.myRealtyLine.com sizes and price points, Monticello Homes offers customization opportunities to meet the preferences and styles of all homebuyers. “We offer a robust selection of floor plans as well as options to help you make your home, yours,” Hoover says. “Many of our homes come standard with spray foam insulation, ZIP System and Bosch appliances.” To assist buyers in building the homes of their dreams, the Monticello Homes team delivers a high-level of customer service throughout the building process, from start to finish. “We communicate openly with our home buyers and walk with them through the full buying process, whether it be from building a home or buying one of our beautiful inventory homes,” Hoover says. “Our sales professionals have many years of experience and work closely with our builders to ensure a seamless process from contract to closing.” Monticello Homes has received many awards and honors recognizing the company’s commitment to building homes using quality design principals, products and customer service. In addition to receiving the 2016 Distinguished Single-Family Builder Award from the Greater San Antonio Builders Association, Monticello Homes has been honored by the Texas Association of Builders, National Association of Home Builders, Parade of Homes

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and the San Antonio Business Journal. After 25 years in the home building business, Monticello Homes continues to produce sought-after homes in the area’s most popular master planned communities by continuing to use innovative and current design trends, building practices and construction techniques. “Our thoughtful design and beautiful finishes create the perfect home,” Hoover says. Learn more about Monticello Homes at www.monticellohomes.com. RL

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Before getting their headshots, Anna Yeka of RE/MAX 1 and Cindy Lindsay of Treetop Properties listen to Missy Gill, right, M/I Homes sale representative at Palmera Ridge, share information about the neighborhood's amenities, such as the pool, parks, walking trails and the highly rated Leander ISD schools that serve the residents.

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There is no "I" in "TEAM"! Christina Isaac of North American Title, Karen Elliott of Sente Mortgage and Natalie Penland of Legacy Mutual Mortgage work together to get everyone signed in for the Austin Mortgage Bankers luncheon.

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Because life is sweet in Austin's real estate market, Cheryl Jenkins of Freedom 512 Real Estate and Tiffani Marroquin of the Eakin Group make people smile as they hand out free cookies at the Austin Board of REALTORS' Global Real Estate Forum.

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Chelsea Brown, center, of KB Home welcomes top Round Rock REALTORS Leisa Ormsbee and Jack Stapleton, both of Realty Texas, to the KB Home agent mixer where they provided REALTORS and guests information about available inventory, neighborhoods and REALTOR incentives. Download Photo: RL_090518_F.jpg for FREE at www.myrealtyline.com

Shelia Balagia, center, branch manager of the new Southwestern Title Round Rock office, brings friends and coworkers together for the grand opening.

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Many local Keller Williams Realty REALTORS show up to represent Austin at Keller Williams Realty Mega Texas Convention where they attended a mixer hosted by Stewart Title. Among the guests were Melissa Mandry, Doris Burson and Vicki Jones Jennings.

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Martha Alarcon of Taylor Morrison receives a silver award at the Home Builders Association's Million Dollar Club Awards event for surpassing $4 million in sales in the first quarter. You can find Martha in Taylor Morrison's South Austin Reunion Ranch neighborhood. Stop by and you'll see why she is so deserving of this prestigious award! Matt Guley of Builder Boost congratulated her on her success.

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The DHI Mortgage crew makes it a point to stay on top of the latest mortgage industry news so they can serve their clients with top notch service. Eddie Garza de Haro, Patricia Perez and Joe Crown found the best seat in the house so they didn't miss even one tiny detail! Shhh, don't tell them 2018 AMBA Chair Kathie Thomas is photobombing them!

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Are you a new agent who needs a contracts class? Go visit Rick Ellis at Champions School of Real Estate. As a contracts class instructor, he can get you set up!

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After admiring the large great room and kitchen at the M/I Homes model at Palmera Ridge in Round Rock, Timothy Doucette of Keller Williams Realty and Loraine Good of Vista Real Estate pose for Realty Line for the first time. So fun!

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Dude, you're amazing! Jason Moreland of Service First Mortgage and Garrett Luther of Pacesetter Homes give each other "props" on their sales success in the first part of 2018. Both were recognized with Million Dollar Club Awards at the Home Builders Association's bi-annual awards presentation recognizing sales efforts of new home sales agents, mortgage and title professionals. The event was held at the Dogwood Rock Rose in The Domain. Download Photo: RL_090118_I.JPG for FREE at www.myrealtyline.com

On a serious note, 2018 AMBA Chair Kathie Thomas talks about building relations between the REALTOR, the lender and the client at the group's monthly luncheon.

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Networking & Other Events Thursday, Sept. 20 AYREP: Charity Bash Antones, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 Classic Realty: Mix & Mingle Uncle Gary's Bar, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 ABoR: Realty Round Up Palmer Event Center, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 HBA: Parade of Homes™ Preview Party Travisso, 5-8 p.m.

Monthly Association Meetings Tuesday, Oct. 2 HBA: Lakeway / Bee Cave Chapter Meeting Sonesta Bee Cave, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 AMBA: Monthly Meeting Austin Country Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 CTAMP: Monthly Meeting Great Hills Country Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Since, stepping in as Broker/Owner of Classic Realty in January, Lorrie Westberry has focused her efforts on growing and expanding the 10-year-old company. Lorrie recognizes the im-

portance of providing office staff and education for agents to reach their full income potential! With that in mind, Classic Realty unveiled a new program this year, offering reimbursements for designations. Jessica Landmon joined the company in May as Administrative and Marketing Manager and this month, seasoned broker Susanna Boyer was added to the team as compliance director. Bigger and better things are on the horizon as Classic Realty continues to expand and find more and more ways to provide the support productive agents need. "Our reach extends as far as Bastrop, Lockhart, Lago Vista, Bell County and Dripping Springs, because the CLASSIC support we offer is available virtually to everyone!" RL

Prosper Properties becomes Realty ONE Group Prosper Realty ONE Group Prosper started out as Prosper Properties in 2012. Since that time, Karlyn Ellis has grown the brokerage to more than 30 agents, serving Hays County and the surrounding. Karlyn and her two co-owners, Chad Hardin and Jody Celum, are excited to grow into Realty ONE Group Prosper and provide the fundamental tools and "COOLture" to agents. "COOLture" thrives on the belief that everyone and everything matters-empowering agents to

open new doors. The Realty ONE Group platform was constructed from the ground up to connect people with technology and provide amazing experiences. Agents are supported 24/7 and receive the coaching needed to make an impact in their community while building lasting relationships. The company is 100% debt-free, family-owned, and has been featured in lnc.'s 500 for seven consecutive years. RL

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September 2018

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Stacey Johnson Branch Manager Senior Escrow Officer

KC Clark

Kathy Lagaza

Senior Escrow Officer

Debra Holloway

Robyn Erwin

Angel Davila

Shannon Koebel

Kim McCarthy

Ashley Smith

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Haylie Shearer

Collin Chunta

Lacey Warren

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Janis Shields

Alicia Wehr

Katie Deason

Leah Taggart

Kristi Dobrinski

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Michelle LeMay-Fleming Whitney Wright Branch Manager Escrow Officer

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