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This month the Austin Board of REALTORS (ABoR) is celebrating an anniversary. It’s been one year since the ground breaking of its new headquarters in Northwest Austin. And ABoR is pleased to report that it's on schedule for the much-anticipated Dec. 2014 move-in and Jan. 2015 grand opening.

ABoR’s new HQ, located at 4800 Spicewood Springs Road, is a project that’s been at least three years in the making – or 10 years if you count the day the organization began saving for the move. For a number of reasons, up until 2013, leasing office space in Austin was more advan-

tageous than purchasing land and building a new office complex. After a patient, decade-long wait, the real estate climate suddenly shifted in Austin and purchasing land for a new HQ became a strategically feasible option.

As a result of a perfect storm of sorts – the combination of affordable land prices, reasonable loan rates, and wise investment decisions – in 2013, ABoR purchased the final acreage needed to kick start construction. The new 33,000 squarefoot home base, located at the intersection of Mesa and Spicewood Springs Rd., is just three miles southwest of their Stonelake rental.

The new headquarters, which ABoR is currently seeking LEED certification for, sits on nearly 5.2 acres of land and has views of Austin’s pristine Hill Country and picturesque Texas State Highway Loop 360 corridor.

The cost to construct the building and install site work is between $12 and $13 million. The new facility will have three auditoriums, up to five conferences rooms, a computer lab, and a dedicated closing room and plenty of additional workspace in the member lounge.

One of the most exciting improvements members will notice is the organization’s investment in technology. “We will have multiple data lines to the building, dedicated cabling, plus wireless and wired connectivity throughout,” says Bill Evans, 2014 president of the board.

The building will also offer professional meeting space and state-of-the-art amenities that can be used for virtual meetings and networking. For many real estate professionals,

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Upcoming Events Thursday, Sept. 18 Jimmy Jacobs Homes Butler Ranch REALTOR Preview - Butler Ranch Estates - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RECA Charity Golf Classic Grey Rock Golf Club - 1 to 6 p.m.

Village Builders Model Grand Opening - Rim Rock - 4 to 6 p.m.

HBA Networking Social Anchor Ventana - 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 AYREP Totally '90s Charity Party Charles Johnson House American Legion - 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 HBA Elected Officials Appreciation & BBQ Bash - HBA Office - 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25 Lake Travis Keller Williams Realty: 5th Annual Casino Royale - Keller Williams Lake Travis - 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 4 Hay Darby Texas-Sized Tailgating Party - 18th Street & Trinity - 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 Womens Council of REALTORS Bras 4A Cause - Shoal Crossing Event Center 6 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 9 HBA Golf Extravaganza Teravista Golf Club - 12 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15 ABoR Realty Round Up Palmer Event Center - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 CRS Bimonthly Meeting Westwood Country Club - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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latest insights about technology, Generation Y, and the local economy from keynote speakers Beth Zeisenis (aka “your nerdy best friend”), generational expert Preston Swincher, and economist Dr. Jim Gaines. We’ll also be announcing the winner of the ABoR Foundation’s Mercedes-Benz raffle at the end of the day. If your ticket is drawn, you’ll win a new car and a trip to Germany—and you couldn’t ask for a better group of people to celebrate with! Realty Round Up admission is FREE for all ABoR REALTOR members, so fly by AborRoundUp.com to register and plan your trip.

Mercedes-Benz raffle tickets are available at www.Abor.com/Foundation.

the time to make sure you’re ready to vote.

Start by completing your voter registration before Oct. 6. Soon after that, TREPAC 110 Club members can stop by the TREPAC booth at Realty Round Up, where you’ll get the chance to meet many of the ABoR-supported candidates. It’s a great opportunity to tell them your story and give your perspective on the local issues. It will also be a great time to find out how and why ABoR endorses one candidate over another. Of course, this all leads to voting, which will begin with early voting on Oct. 20, leading up to the Nov. 4 Election Day. Although it is really important that you participate in the November election, please know that we expect many of the Council elections to result in a run-off. Be prepared to participate in the run-off elections that will be held in December.

Thanks for your time and consideration, and I look forward to seeing all of you at Realty Round Up! RL

t’s an exciting time for Central Texas REALTORS, and we are connecting all of the puzzle pieces. Our new ABoR headquarters is inching closer to completion, and once the building is complete, you’ll have a wide array of tools and resources to serve your clients. It’s also an exciting time for the rest of Central Texas. The upcoming election season will bring the new 10 single-member districts to the ballot box in Austin, changing how you’ll be represented by your City Council. You’ll have the chance to meet and greet many of the ABoR-supported candidates at the upcoming Realty Round Up trade show.

able to before. We’ll have workspaces for you and your clients to meet, or for you to just take a breather in the member lounge. State-ofthe-art technology will allow us to provide expanded training opportunities in a variety of ways—recording classes for convenient online viewing, webinars, video tutorials, etc. The new building will officially be open for business on Jan. 5, and we’re hosting a grand opening weekend on Jan. 16 - 17. The weekend will kick off with the 2015 Installation event; stay tuned for more details on that and how the new facility will allow you more ways to connect with your colleagues and your clients!

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Sept. 24: Advanced Look at RPR (TREC #02-00-025-25305)

The new ABoR headquarters located at 4800 Spicewood Springs Road is closer to completion every day. Drive by to take a look!

This new world-class facility will provide you with tools and services (and a nice view) while you’re working with and for your clients. We’re upgrading ABoR’s technology to bring you member benefits in ways we’ve never been

This year’s Realty Round Up tradeshow, themed “AustInternational: Exploring the World Through Real Estate” will be held on Oct. 15 at the Palmer Events Center. This event is a great opportunity to network and connect with 2,000 of your closest real estate colleagues, hear from some excellent speakers, and have some fun. Join us to hear the

Sept. 25: Know Your Real Estate Contracts

We need you to get out the vote We’ve all heard that one before, but it remains true! We need to protect the rights of local homeowners (that includes us, too) by asking you to support candidates that fight for those rights. Election season is here, so now’s

ABoR Academy Educational Courses Sept. 22: zipForm Plus (TREC #03-00-085-26006) Sept. 23: CMAs Adjustments and Theories (TREC #03-00-046-26939) Sept. 23: CMAs and Unique Properties (TREC #: 03-00-025-25307)

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Some are here to serve, but all are here to eat great burgers at the WC REALTORS Battle of the Burgers TREPAC fundraiser. Pictured left to right are Steve Blake and Pam Carroll, both of Austin Title, Stacye Blake of Landmark Home Warranty, Celina Johnson of Wells Fargo and Marge Phillips of WC REALTORS Submitted Photo

Wayne Gayer, left, and Kim Gayer, both of the Gayer Group REALTORS, thank their friend K.R. Wood for providing his unique and spirited cowboy entertainment for their neighbors and clients at the company’s appreciation party in Onion Creek.

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Chad Perkins of Lennar proudly shows off the builder’s new model home in West Cypress Hills to Cheryl Fowlkes of Keller Williams Realty.

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Kathryn Scarborough, right, of Turnquist Realty, enjoys refreshments at Austin Title’s party at the Belmont with Dana Horge and Adam Bourke.

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Transportation continues to be an issue, but with more commercial growth in Williamson County, residents can live, work, and play without driving to Austin every day. RL

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illiamson County is clearly in the midst of an economic boom. The county is halfway through its second straight year of strong commercial development as shown by the number of new commercial building permits submitted to the cities.

The number of building permits is a prime indicator of economic health of the county.

In Round Rock, the city reviewed 29 new commercial permits worth about $77.8 million in the first half of the 2014 fiscal year, according to city records. That's 10 times the value of commercial permits approved in the same time period in fiscal year 2012. Georgetown had 33 new commercial building permits issued in the first half of 2014 worth over $60 million.

We were lucky that the recession never really hit this area as badly as some parts of the country, and it makes sense that we'd be among the first to climb out of the economic problems brought on by the Wall Street crisis in 2008. Our population has grown from 422,000 residents in 2010 to an estimated

471,000 in 2013. That's an 11 percent increase in just three years. Home values are surging past their previous heights in 2007 and climbing into new territory while inventory finally begins to open up.

As Williamson County continues to grow, new plans need to be made to account for the new influx. The Leander City Council has created a new land use reference map showing residents exactly where city leaders will promote future commercial development.

The plan designates specific types of commercial development at the intersections of major highways and local roads. By creating this guide map of anticipated growth areas, members of the Leander Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council can refer to this plan when making future zoning decisions that encourage construction of successful commercial projects in Leander. These types of guides also assist REALTORS and future residents in deciding where to live and developers on where to build.

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Austin Title’s Cedar Park office is well represented at the company’s outdoor party at The Belmont by the trio of Cheryl Scully, Joy Stokes and Erin Precopia.

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Tosha Change of Mary Fields Realty and Melissa Linton of Addamo Realty Services meet with vendors at the Real Estate Networking Night to qualify for door prizes at the event.

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Robert Wright of R.L. Wright REALTORS, Sandy Battise and Kelea Piper Youngblood of ABoR greet everyone who arrives at the Austin Association of Real Estate Brokers State of Housing in Black America Conference at the Holiday Inn.

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With your help Austin Title was able to donate over $3,000 to Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

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Brooke Konopacki of Champions School of Real Estate congratulates David Teague on becoming the WCR Treasurer. He was recently elected at the WCR monthly resource meeting at ABoR.

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Mortgage professional Michelle Bingham, Renee Farris of Keller Williams Realty and Mary Mealy of Texas Premier Realty arrive at the iPic Theatre to mix and mingle with vendors and associates.

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Maggie Falvey and Lockie Ealy, both of Realty Austin, sing a duet at the company's 5th Annual Agent Appreciation summer party.

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Realty Round Up - Booth #322 Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

This year we’re delighted to announce that we have joined forces with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women, Austin division.

Stop by our booth on Wednesday, October 15th to find out what it means to Go Red for Women.

All proceeds from Realty Round Up will be donated to the American Heart Association, Austin division to support educational programs to increase women’s awareness about their risk for heart disease and critical research to discover scientific knowledge about cardiovascular health.

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Barb Siegwalt of Keller Williams Realty and Steve Siegwalt of The Front Door Company drop by the Milestone Community Builders model home in West Cypress Hills where Bob Svienty of Milestone Community Builders gave them a tour.

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Denise Guerrero, right, of AYREP thanks Home City Real Estate agents Tony and Virginia Baker, left and second from right respectively, and Pippa Lambert for attending the group’s August Happy Hour at Punch Bowl Austin.

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Claudia Wilder of Jimmy Jacobs Homes gets ready to welcome REALTORS to the open house in Shady Oaks where spec homes will be available in October.

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big congratulations to 2014 VP of Membership Ruby Johnson for winning the WCR Texas Chapter contest for recruiting! This fantastic group of members are always touting the benefits of WCR membership at all REALTOR events they attend. It’s been a busy 2014. We have held many membership mixers and events at several new and exciting Austin restaurants and other venues, we have found that agents love to attend these events and will most likely bring another agent wanting to join this amazing organization.

Amy Kobza is again the chairperson for our annual WCR-Austin Bras 4A Cause event on Oct. 7. This will be an incredibly entertaining event as we auction off highly decorated bras, modeled by some very handsome men, with proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas. We know it will be another sold out event, so come out and help us continue the tradition.

WCR-Austin new 2015 Leadership was chosen by the membership on Aug. 21 at our annual election business meeting. Here is a list of the incoming officers: President- Amy Kobza, President-Elect: Michelle Toomer, VP of Membership: Ruby Johnson, Secretary: Melia Gardner and Treasurer: David Teague.

Amy Kobza says, “Everyone get ready for some big changes to our chapter.” I for one can’t wait to see the new energy that will be delivered by this remarkable group of professionals.

As you can see the Austin Chapter continually engages new members that are “not sold” on joining by encouraging a second or third interaction with our chapter to show that they will gain better industry knowledge and surround themselves and network with other successful professionals. We are always spreading the word on our new website and FaceBook page, so please check us out! RL

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it will be a convenient location to convene with new and existing clients. The closing rooms, a lounge, and outdoor terrace provide even more flexibility to interact with colleagues and contacts. “Our hope is that members will come to the new location when they have to recharge their devices and can stay to network with other members they ordinarily wouldn’t run into. It’s something that certainly would never have happened at our current location,” says Evans.

To be of service to experienced real estate professionals, plus a new generation of buyers and sellers, the board realized they needed to provide tools necessary for competing in this ever more technologically-sophisticated industry. A studio with brand new production equipment, a sound room and control room, are available to members for producing videos, audio, and online content. “ “How much is this costing us – ABoR members?” – local real estate agent Like with any ambitious, costly project, there will be supporters and detractors.

When it comes to concerns about how the non-profit is prepared to fund the new HQ, and whether the board plans to stick maintenance costs to a membership that already pays annual dues and MLS fees, not to mention start-up and orientation costs, Evans aims to assuage fears. Prior to 2004, after growing out of their Medical Parkway HQ and placing it on the market, ABoR board of directors made a commitment to invest the funds from that sale, and eventually use them to finance the purchase of land and construction. In 2011, as the organization was still in the planning stages and shopping for space, ABoR’s board of directors created a special

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Evans also assures members that they’re not raising member dues and that the new space was specifically designed to bring in revenue by renting out conference rooms and auditoriums for non-ABoR-affiliated events.

“Initially,” says Evans, “we will focus on providing high quality training and event opportunities for our membership and key partners. As we get more experience in the operations of the event side, we will offer the space for weddings, graduations, and other community affairs.” Emily Chenevert, director of government and public affairs, says they want to be very deliberate and diligent about making sure the space serves members’ needs first. “We want to be sure our core services are offered to the greatest extent and are fully fleshed out before pursuing outside rentals. Our goal is to wrap our head around how to utilize this space and leverage it first.”

"The project sounds appealing. I’m interested in attending some events there," says Gena Caudle, an Austin-based mortgage banker.

When construction is complete, and after a soft move-in, the non-profit will take the week of Christmas and New Years to shutter its Stonelake location and test that infrastructure is in place at the shining new building at the top of the hill. An opening celebration for ABoR members and valued associates is scheduled for the weekend of Jan. 16. Events will kickoff with an installation ceremony for incoming President of the Board Barb Cooper. RL

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Pool, shuffleboard, ping pong and much more! Punch Bowl Austin turned out to be a great venue for AYREP’s August Happy Hour. David Schneider of Better Homes and Gardens Bradfield Properties meets up with Mark Wilkerson and Kristyn Roberts of McLerran & Associates to mix a little business with pleasure.

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Broker Yvette Boatwright with an all-star team, center, of Realty Austin agents: (l to r) Jennifer Korba, Susie Lee, Jonna Juul-Hansen, Carolyn Watts, Cristina Valdes, and Stacy Spickes at the Realty Austin 5th Annual Agent Appreciation summer party.

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Diane Christy of Diane Christy REALTORS demonstrates during a recent KB Home open house at The Bluffs in Mason Hills how acupuncture has helped her ailing knee.

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Construction on the community began in 2013, and in April 2014, it celebrated the Grand Opening of Santa Rita Ranch South, which has a total of 153 lots. Santa Rita North, which will initially offer 180 lots, is on track to open in early 2015. Santa Rita Ranch home prices will range from $190,000 to perhaps more than $1 million over the build-out period.

Upon completion in eight to 10 years, Santa Rita Ranch will be the largest, non-age restricted community in the Austin area. With 3,100 acres and more than 6,000 homes, the community will include a 38-acre town center and 135 acres of outdoor recreation, including hike and bike trails, sports fields, river swimming and more. By 2035, an additional 170,000 jobs are estimated to be coming to the area.

Fusing rural charm and cutting edge technology, Santa Rita Ranch is broken up into nine distinctive villages, and its walkability

makes it convenient to travel to any one of the community’s many planned additions, including various parks, churches, nature areas, shopping, dining and schools. “Santa Rita Ranch plans to bring a wide range of homes, products, parks, amenities, events and activities to enhance residents of every age and phase of their lives,” Spurlock says. “Whether you are a single professional, a young family, a growing family or an empty nester, Santa Rita Ranch can accommodate.”

For families, access to first-class education is a priority, and Santa Rita Ranch agrees.

While residents have access to two school districts that have been recognized for excellence, Santa Rita Ranch has taken its commitment to education even further by dedicating more than 70 acres to future elementary and middle schools and making financial contributions to educational initiatives.

“For every home purchased in Santa Rita Ranch, we donate $1,000 to the Permanent Education Fund,” Spurlock says. “That equates to more than $6 million over the span of the development build out. At Santa Rita Ranch, we place value in learning from the land for our children’s future and for the preservation of excellence in education and property values. We all know school performance drives decisions on where you choose to call home, and we are dedicated to creating a community

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Spurlock, whose role is to bring public awareness about Santa Rita Ranch and to enhance the vibrancy of the community for its residents, visitors, prospective homebuyers, builders and REALTORS, also oversees the day-to-day operations of the Farm House Welcome Center and will expand this role to the new Ranch House Amenity Center opening simultaneously with a new model home park in January 2015. While the area is an interactive, educational area for prospective homebuyers to learn about life at Santa Rita Ranch, it’s also an amenity for residents.

“We host a number of ongoing events for both residents and REALTORS at the Farm House,” Spurlock says. “It is a place where folks can gather, connect, learn, play and relax.

Our goal is to provide our residents, REALTORS and guests with a place to see that Santa Rita Ranch is the community for them. We are nestled among the model homes making it a great place to stop in, fall in love with Santa Rita Ranch life, and then just a stroll down the street to view and choose your favorite plans and features showcased in the gorgeous model homes.”

Technology is also at the forefront of Santa Rita’s positioning as a first-rate community.

Not only do they have their own app for prospective homebuyers to learn about the community and available homes, but Santa Rita is also one of three communities involved in a pilot program with Suddenlink, which provides broadband services. This program launches the latest technological advances, such as the fastest internet speed in the area, internet hotspots throughout the trails and parks, and the capability for residents to re-

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motely control lights, thermostats and security from anywhere in the world.

With Santa Rita North, the Ranch House Amenity Center and New Model Home Park opening in 2015, as well as the addition of various parks, schools, recreational areas and other amenities, the future is bright for Santa Rita Ranch.

“At Santa Rita, you are a short distance from downtown Austin, yet your backyard is historic Georgetown and you’re minutes from the glorious Texas Hill Country through Liberty Hill,” Spurlock says. “Whatever you’re in the mood for, you have it all—gorgeous starfilled skies, acres and acres of land, superior technology, a community dedicated to education. Santa Rita Ranch is a highly desirable community.” RL

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Evan Hester ESCROW OFFICER ehester@nat.com

Evan was recently promoted from escrow assistant to a full escrow officer. Stop by the North Austin branch to meet the team and congratulate Evan!

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Bonnie Barrera of Independence Title and Joe Stewart of Joe R. Stewart REALTORS attend the State of Housing in Black America Conference hosted by the Austin Association of Area Real Estate Brokers at the Holiday Inn.

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Chad Parker of KB Home and Cindy Lindsay of Tree Top Properties enjoy some refreshments during an open house at the model home in The Bluffs at Mason Hills in Leander.

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Patten Law Firm

A Closing Office For Texas American Title Company

We’re Expanding!

Introducing Patten Law Firm's Oppulent Second Location at Davenport Village 3801 N Capital of TX Hwy Ste J-120 Austin, TX 78746 512.241.1818 www.PLFPC.com

Realty Austin Southwest agents Crystal Kilpatrick, Erin Bara and Sonny Bara celebrate Realty Austin's 5th Annual Agent Appreciation summer party at The Goodnight.

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REALTORS clean up at the Milestone Community Builders Inventory Tour and Scavenger Hunt at West Cypress Hills. Jena Bryan, Michelle Weinstock and David TretoTrinidad, center, win gift cards for The Grove and Dillards. Jared Antoine, left, and Christine Frizzelle, right, of Milestone Community Builders congratulate them on a job well done!

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Allison McCord Ousterhout of Patten Law Firm joins Ary Gray and Bryan Faircloth, both of Keller Williams Realty, at AYREP’s August Happy Hour at Punch Bowl Social— Austin’s newest event venue and restaurant in The Domain.

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Becky Hopkins of Austin Title is pleased to see hundreds of friends and colleagues enjoying the company’s party at The Belmont including Fred Larson, left, of Keller Williams Realty, and Tim Dockery and David Shipp, both of Willow Bend Mortgage.

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Austin Association of Real Estate Brokers President J. Rene Ward of Best Agents in Texas presides over the State of Housing in Black America conference at the Holiday Inn.

Congratulations

August Top Producer At Starkey Mortgage (WR Starkey Mortgage, LLP NMLSR# 2146) we know the mortgage business...inside and out.Based on the keen insight of our founders, our company is strategically placed and well-positioned to succeed for our clients no matter what the current conditions of the mortgage market may be. In today’s market the name of the lender is irrelevant, but it’s the integrity of the people behind it that is essential.

We pride ourselves in being a mid-sized company while continually maintaining our small company mentality.

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A Solid, Proven, and Committed Lender!

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This is not a guarantee of nancing. All borrowers must meet certain underwriting guidelines and credit criteria. Rules and Regulations may apply.

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PALOMA LAKE 512.692.9465 ADDRESS

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2901 ST. PAUL RIVERA LANE

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$343,774

2920 CASTELLAN LANE

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$371,259

THE WOODLANDS AND WEST RIM AT ROUGH HOLLOW 512.608.9610 117 KILDRUMMY LANE

1655757

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$678,218

311 DUFFY LANE

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4,046

$636,537

308 ENCHANTED HILLTOP WAY

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$581,554

THE SUMMIT AT ROUGH HOLLOW 512.535.4572 201 MAJESTIC ARROYO WAY

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203 MAJESTIC ARROYO WAY

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205 MAJESTIC ARROYO WAY

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CAP ROCK AT CRYSTAL FALLS 512.610.6800 2013 BOLD SUNDOWN DRIVE

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ESTATES OF CAP ROCK AT CRYSTAL FALLS 512.535.7737 2806 CRYSTAL FALLS PKWY

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2908 RABBITS TAIL DRIVE

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3105 RABBITS TAIL DRIVE

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3012 RABBITS TAIL DRIVE

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SARITA VALLEY 512.535.7740

CIMARRON HILLS 512.535.2096

THE PRESERVE AT ESCALERA RANCH 512.535.1232 212 CHADWICK DRIVE

WATER OAK 512.535.3636 116 CIBOLO RIDGE DRIVE

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enjoy talking to successful people and asking them what they did to become a success. Not only does it give me a model I can use to improve, it’s refreshing to hear about the trials, setbacks, and challenges they overcame. I guess it’s sometimes easy to see a successful person and think they were always that way, but the truth is every successful person you know or see has similar stories. Here are the traits I found they all have in common.

• PARTICIPATION. Get in the game. Life is not a spectator sport; the action is on the field.

• TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. I know in this new age lots of people talk about taking responsibility for their actions, but that typically only happens soon after they get caught doing something wrong. The successful own every outcome: good, bad, or ugly. A car runs into them; they ask themselves “how can I keep from getting hit next time?” Their spouse blows their money, divorces them, and ruins their credit. “How can I make a better choice next time?” These are examples of people who own their outcomes even though it would be

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TRAVISSO,

Peaceful and serene. Travisso is Drees’ newest

community conveniently located in Leander and just minutes from everything you need including fantastic shopping, fine dining, and enjoyable recreational activities. Many of our new homes sit on oversized, wooded homesites that will overlook gorgeous rolling hills and have amazing canyon views. Travisso offers a swimming pool, amenity center, walking paths, and hike and bike trails. This exquisite community is located in the highly rated Leander ISD. Swimming Pool(s) Bike Trails Master Planned Community Wooded Homesites Oversized Homesites

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easier to blame others. People who make the same mistakes and blame someone else keep making the same mistakes and blaming someone else. Responsible people get the lesson and move on. They know there is no one to blame.

• MAKE MISTAKES. The only way to learn is via trial and error. Successful people very seldom do the right thing the right way the first time, so they use the simple mistake/correct formula until they get it right. They fail their way to success, discovering what they don’t know by making mistake after mistake.

They get smarter every day, learning more just as all humans have been doing for thousands of years. Football season just started. What are football players doing when they practice?

They are correcting their mistakes under the watchful eyes of their coaches. Run that play again; correct prior mistakes. And again. And again. And again.

Participating, taking responsibility, and making and correcting mistakes are what separate the successful from the average, the extraordinary from the ordinary. RL

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HILL COUNTRY SPIRIT

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Known as the Texans’ playground, the Hill Country and its rich regional architecture has inspired an engaging new-home community.

Its character is genuine, natural and open, just like those who choose to call it home.

Why not kick up your heels and stay awhile?

RanchoSienna.com A new-home community in North Austin.

10 new Model Homes opening October 25.

Centerra Homes • Chesmar Homes • D.R. Horton Emerald Homes • Partners in Building • Ryland Homes Sitterle Homes • Wes Peoples Homes

Priced from the $200,000s – $600,000s

Visit RanchoSienna.com/Presales for an exclusive invite to Pre-Sales Weekend, October 18–19 RSVP now so your clients have their first choice of homesites at our Pre-sales Weekend, October 18-19. Make sure to mark your calendars for Grand Opening, October 25.

Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned residential and urban mixed-use communities in the United States from coast-to-coast. Together with our partner, North America Sekisui House, LLC, we believe it is our responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities for people to live life in ways that matter most to them. www.newlandcommunities.com and www.nashcommunities.com Map not to scale. This community map and illustrations for illustration purposes only, based upon current development concepts, which are subject to change without notice. • NASH Rancho Hills, LLC (“Fee Owner”) is the owner and developer of the Rancho Sienna Community (“Community”). Certain homebuilders unaffiliated with the Fee Owner or its related entities (collectively, “Rancho Sienna”) are building homes in the Community (“Builder(s)”). Fee Owner has retained Newland Communities solely as the property manager for the Community. North America Sekisui House has an interest in one of the members in Fee Owner. Newland Communities and North America Sekisui House are not co-developing, co-building, or otherwise responsible for any of the obligations or representations of any of the Builders, and shall have no obligations to any buyer regarding a home purchase from a Builder. Purchasers of homes from any of the Builders waive any claims against Newland Communities and/or North America Sekisui House arising out of their purchase transaction. • Actual development may vary from developer’s vision. No guarantee can be made that development will proceed as described. • Prices, specifications, details and availability of Builder’s homes are subject to change without notice. • 2014 © Rancho Sienna. All Rights Reserved. Rancho Sienna is a trademark of NASH Rancho Hills, LLC, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission.

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Deb Meyer of Keller Williams Realty shows her REALTOR pride while driving around town.

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David Pavliska of RE/ MAX Round Rock fires up his coals to just the right temperature for the perfect burger. We think he intends on winning the Battle of the Burgers TREPAC fundraiser hosted by WC REALTORS.

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Ruby Johnson and Becky Debutts, both of Nextage Lone Star Realty, prepare to kick off the WCR monthly meeting at ABoR. Ruby is the 2015 WCR VP of Membership.

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Realty Austin Central agents Jennifer Mehis and Lisa Golden enjoy themselves at the Realty Austin 5th Annual Agent Appreciation summer party.

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New Models Open This Fall

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Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Offers, incentives and seller contributions are subject to certain terms, conditions, and restrictions, which may include use of designated lenders and closing agents. Offer good for a limited time only. Lennar and Village Builders reserves the right to discontinue this program at any time. Other terms and conditions apply. See a new home consultant for more information. Plans and elevations/renderings are artist’s concept and may contain options or features which are not standard on all models. Map not to scale. Copyright © 2014 Lennar Corporation. All rights reserved. Village Builders, the Village Builders logo, Lennar, the Lennar logo and the Everything’s Included logo are registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. (8802) 8/29/14

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James "J.D." Cobb of Supreme Lending and Daniel Topolski of Better Homes & Gardens Bradfield Properties feel like kids again with these old school video games at Punch Bowl Austin. The new restaurant/event venue was the site of AYREP’s August happy hour event.

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Robert and Mai Krulisky of Palisades Point Realty stop in to the Milestone Community Builders West Cypress Hills Champagne and Dessert Inventory Home Tour. With the community in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, they jumped at the chance to take out their Dodge Challenger for a spin.

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Courtney Lepore, Jennifer Korba, and Evonne Gottsch, all of Realty Austin, celebrate Realty Austin's 5th Annual Agent Appreciation summer party at The Goodnight.