Fine homes in Austin – Verdance Green Homes

Friday, May 23rd, 2008



Fine Green Homes in Austin – Verdance – Very nice condos in Hyde Park

Verdance says they aren’t just talking about green. They’re building it.

23 Reasons why Verdance is green
1. access to public transportation and walking distance to shops and restaurants
2. natural pest control methods
3. native plantings, minimal turf grass (low water variety), crushed granite walkways
4. FSC products used as they are available
5. engineered wood studs and trusses
6. extended overhangs and awnings to decrease solar heat gain
7. fiber cement siding
8. locally sourced products as available, example-stone
9. radiant barrier roof deck
10. white reflective metal roof
11. low-E windows
12. bio-based spray foam insulation
13. HVAC and ducts within the thermal envelope
14. commissioning of building (testing of duct leakage and tightness of building envelope
15. pleated media filters
16. ceiling fans
17. low-VOC paint, adhesives, caulks
18. pex piping
19. water conserving fixtures, example-dual flush toilets
20. on demand water heaters
21. European cabinets constructed of MDF and wood with a low-VOC finish
22. compact fluorescent bulb lighting
23. 22kw solar photovoltaic system

More about the builder:
Home Builders Association of Greater Austin MAX Awards
Marshall Durrett, the developer of Verdance wins at the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin MAX (Marketing & Advertising Excellence) Awards!
On Saturday, April 12, 2008 the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBAGA) honored its members at the prestigious MAX Awards gala at the Renaissance Hotel. The MAX Awards are the HBAGA’s premier annual event for recognizing excellence of achievement in marketing, advertising and product design by its members.

The HBAGA’s 880+ associate and builder members compete for the celebrated awards in 75 categories. Judges from across the country score each entry, narrowing the field to three finalists for each category. The gala recognizes each winner with a MAX Award, and runners-up receive a Silver Award. The Grand Awards are given to the builders who earn the most points in the judging process.
Marshall Durrett & Verdance awarded:
Best Website, Developer
Best Sales Brochure, Developer

Thank you Avenue One for giving us permission to tell buyers about this amazing green home project

Castle Hill Terrace condo project – downtown Austin live-work lofts with green home features and a great location

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

This is a really cool live-work loft project minutes from everything Downtown Austin has to offer
-13 hillside live-work residences
-Loft/Flat and 2 bedroom floorplans
-Private, covered outdoor living areas
-Incredible central location. Walk to: · Whole Foods Flagship Store · Austin Java & The Tavern · Jeffrey’s & Cippolina · Neighborhood Parks · N. Lamar Boutiques
-Remarkable landscaping
-Stylish lighting, modern fixtures, w/d connections, stainless appliances
-Priced from $170,000

Swanee 21 – Green Homes in Austin, TX – Affordable live work condos

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Finally, a Green building developer that gets it. As I understand it, they have built in Solar collection systems that serve powering the common areas and sell the excess power to the city. I imagine this will be the norm in the future but until then, this is the first.
Michael Moran is one of the best green builders in Austin. Great job on this one.

Downtown Austin Condos – Live-work lofts with green features and a great location – Castle Hill Terrace

Friday, March 28th, 2008


Castle Hill Terrace – This is a really cool live-work loft project minutes from everything Downtown Austin has to offer
*13 hillside live-work residences
*Loft/Flat and 2 bedroom floorplans
*Private, covered outdoor living areas
*Incredible central location. Walk to: · Whole Foods Flagship Store · Austin Java & The Tavern · Jeffrey’s & Cippolina · Neighborhood Parks · N. Lamar Boutiques
*Remarkable landscaping
*Stylish lighting, modern fixtures, w/d connections, stainless appliances
*Priced from $170,000


Downtown Austin Condos, Live work lofts and spaces out of the ordinary – Free Video content

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Responding to customers demand for more video content before they start shopping, we’ve added 20-30 condo projects to our video library on the website.

You can now search downtown Austin condo projects, special buyer incentives and condos while getting a feel for the vibe and street scene. We hope you enjoy the content.

About the Live Well team:
Our small boutique community of highly productive agents specializes in the marketing of downtown Austin condos, eco-friendly green communities and spaces considered out of the ordinary. We’re creative, think out of the box, and customers love us because we treat them like family. Simply put, we find property that fits your lifestyle.

Projects offered exclusively by the Live Well Team:

Star Riverside Waterfront modern contemporary in the heart of downtown Austin http://www.starriversideaustin/

Revolution Riverside Waterfront contemporary with a unique Austin vibe http://www.revolutionriverside.com/

Willow Branch Lofts Totally functional live – work spaces that are kinda cool, eco-friendly and $5 cab ride to downtown http://www.willowbranchlofts.com/

Forest Creek Condominiums Luxury golf course living near Dell http://www.austincondos.net/

Barton Place Austin – 1600 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Tx 78704 – South Austin condos

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Barton Place is a new condominium community at the center of all that’s uniquely Austin. It’s more than an address, it’s a connection to the spirit of the Capital city. Come experience it for yourself with prices starting in the high $200s.


To find out more about this or any other Austin condo projects or search by Austin condo prices, got to our website.
Perry Henderson and the Live Well Team, we find property that fits your lifestyle.Projects offered exclusively by the Live Well Team:
Star Riverside Waterfront modern contemporary in the heart of downtown Austin http://www.starriversideaustin/
Revolution Riverside Waterfront contemporary with a unique Austin vibe http://www.revolutionriverside.com/
Willow Branch Lofts Totally functional live – work spaces that are kinda cool, eco-friendly and $5 cab ride to downtown http://www.willowbranchlofts.com/
Forest Creek Condominiums Luxury golf course living near Dell http://www.austincondos.net/

Este – 2235 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702 – East Austin condos and lofts near downtown.

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

ESTE, the sister project to TwentyOne24, includes 57 residential units above 7 retail spaces. Located on East 6th Street on the former East End Lumber property, ESTE completion is anticipated for the 2nd quarter of 2008. Este interiors include granite countertops and travertine tile, drop-in cook-tops and built-in ranges. ESTE includes floor-plans ranging from 750 to 1800 square feet. Este’s all brick exterior and larger divided light windows will give the building a more traditional look. Este will include a café space on the ground floor.

Saltillo Lofts – 1601 E. 5th St, Austin, TX 78702 – East Austin Lofts near downtown

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Saltillo Lofts are a residential/retail mixed mixed unit development that is within walking distance of I-35 & all that the rapidly growing Eastside has to offer. Saltillo Lofts are within 1 mile of downtown Austin, and have fantastic access to bus routes & major highways. Saltillo Lofts completed construction in 2006. Resale units will be available periodically.

Towers of Town Lake – 40 IH 35 North, Austin, TX 78701 – Affordable downtown Austin condos with a a view of Lake Lady Bird

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

The affordable residences at the Towers of Town Lake offer a full range of kitchen appliances and European style cabinets, along with full size washers and dryers. The private balconies provide a view of downtown Austin or the beautiful Town Lake , giving the feeling of rural living while being minutes away from the cultural and entertainment amenities of Downtown Austin.

Here’s a project secret that I learned while living there… the 3&4 units face the waterfront, the 1&2 units face the city.

Twentyone24 – The 2124 Condominiums – 2124 East 6th, Austin, TX 78702 – Cool condos in East Austin near downtown

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

The much anticipated Twentyone24 condos offer lofts, flats, and primo units in prices ranging in the $190s to the $280s. The incredible location of the building (just one-mile from downtown 6 th street) allows resident’s easy access to Austin’s vibrant and happening downtown. Units offer 11ft ceilings, concrete floors, granite countertops, black or stainless steel appliances, and amazing views of the city.