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

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008


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

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East Austin Condos – Perry Henderson talks about Willow Branch Lofts

Saturday, May 17th, 2008


Perry Henderson | The Live Well Team at Prudential Texas Realty | 512.791.7462

1807 Poquito St, Austin, TX
East Austin live work condo that’s highly accessible to the best of everything Austin has to offer including 6th St and UT.
2BR/2BA Condo
offered at $232,000
Year Built 2007
Sq Footage 856
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 2 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $125 per month

DESCRIPTION
Willow Branch Lofts fuses edgy urban design, upscale finish, and a strong blend of uniquely designed floor plans. Flats, lofts, open warehouse-style, live-work floor plans provide the experience of living in within blocks of renowned University of Texas, the State Capital, 6th Street, the growing 4th Street restaurant district, Austin Convention Center, bohemian coffee houses, art studios, 20+ miles of hike and bike trails of Downtown Austin’s Town Lake. Willow Branch Lofts affords easy access to the best of everything Austin has to offer.

Layout and Site Specifics:

– Security fenced, lighted and lndscaped entrance with signage in both directions

-Numerous trees and garden spaces surround the courtyards of the property

-Private parking space(s) for each unit

-Engineered reinforced foundation

-Increased insulation and sound proofing of floors and walls

-Low maintenance stone and metal exterior

-Metal roofing

-Downtown or UT views available

-Open floor plans with large open volumes

-Sealed and stained concrete flooring

-Solid-core panel interior doors at all bedrooms and bathrooms

-Towering ceilings- minumum of 9′ in most rooms of every unit

-Stylish cabinets

-Professional stainless steel appliance package

-Granite slab countertops in kitchens and bathrooms

-Contemporary light packages and celing fans in all bedrooms

-Other optional upgrades include bamboo wood floors, W/D set, etc

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet Living room Dining room
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances
Laundry area – inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio


COMMUNITY FEATURES

Gated property Secured entry


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

FREE 42
Sealed and stained concrete floors
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Seller contact info:


Perry Henderson
The Live Well Team at Prudential Texas Realty
512.791.7462
For sale by agent/broker

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Affordable condos Austin – 1st time home buyers get discounts larger than a short sale or foreclosure

Monday, April 28th, 2008

I’ve said over and over that I don’t do short sales or foreclosures because the better deals come from milking evil developers of every last inch of thier profit. They have started offering huge incentives that are much better than any foreclosure or short sale. “Very qualified” 1st-time home buyers have extra incentives.

If you have a 680+ credit score, there are some deals for you. Try these on for size.

Under $150,000

1. 2-1 Condo 2222 and Burnet – 1 year old, granite, slate, parking $130K

2. 1-1 Green condo in south Austin 787804. new with pool.

3. 1-1 condo – 78704 off S. Lamar by Alamo and Uchi Sushi with pool. $135K

$150,000 – $180,000

1. 1-1 Live work condos 1210 W. 6th and W. Lynn. Remodel, wood floors, granite & pool.

2. 1-1 Live work condos at Castle Hill Terraces. Remodel, wood floors, outdoor decks facing the capital.

$200,000 – $300,000

1. The Bel Air Lofts. 1-1’s and 2-2’s. Rooftop decks, s. congress, modern, contemporary.

$275,000 – $300,000

1. Last builder unit left at Tarrytown Terraces. 2308 Enfield. 2-2.5, cute, tarrytown, pool. Was $349K

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The Bel Air lofts – Green homes in South Austin with modern contemporary vibe – The zodiac’s guide to the The Bel Air lofts green community

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The Bel Air lofts – Green homes in East Austin with modern contemporary vibe – The zodiac’s guide to the The Bel Air lofts green community
The Bel Air lofts is a hip and vibrant new home community in South Austin’s S. 1st street near the SOCO Lofts. It’s a green home community with very neighborly people.

Aries – You’ll love the prestigious green home at the Bel Air lofts that you’ve worked so hard for.

Taurus – Imagine dinner parties in your fabulous green home with oversized kitchens and plenty of storage.

Gemini – It’s an interesting and unique community that reflects your picky nature

Cancer – Not only did you get a good deal, you’ve found the perfect little nest for the family

Leo – It’s a social community with lots of success minded individuals

Virgo – This home is going to fit perfectly with your organized life.

Libra – You’ll probably have trouble deciding which is best, The Bel Air lofts’s beautiful modern contemporary design or green features.

Scorpio – The luxury green homes at The Bel Air lofts are worthy of your attention.

Sagitarius – The Bel Air lofts has modern contemporary style and built from the highest quality renewable resources.

Capricorn – It’s a good investment and a safe decision to invest in The Bel Air lofts.

Aqaurius – The Bel Air lofts’s green features save you money and compliments your unique personality.

Pisces – Sitting on you deck and watching the sunset fall on the hill country will stimuate your creativity.


This Austin condo projects has been certified for its green features by the Live Well teams’s eco-broker, Perry Henderson.

For information on downtown austin condo projects, green home prices, live work lofts and spaces considered out of the ordinary, you can learn a little more about us on our website http://www.livewelldowntown.com/ or visit our downtown Austin Condo blog.

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Green Homes – Austin Real Estate Professional Certified to Address and Encourage the Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Green Features in Homes

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 3.01.08
Contact: Tally Ragsdale, tally@perryhenderson.com The Live Well Team at Prudential Texas Realty http://www.livewelldowntown.com/
Austin, TX – 3.5.08– Perry Henderson, of Prudential Texas Realty in Austin has earned the EcoBroker Certified® designation, having successfully completed a unique and informative training program on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. Perry Henderson joins the movement of professionals pushing the real estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier design/features in homes and buildings.

The “performance home” movement is getting a boost thanks to this type of high quality real estate professional earning the EcoBroker designation. EcoBrokers®, like Perry Henderson, throughout the country are forging this market and creating competitive advantages for their customers. With national surveys indicating that 80% of consumers consider themselves “green-minded,” real estate professionals with the EcoBroker designation are in a better position to serve the real estate consumer. “I’m always looking for the best ways to offer my clients the best value. My EcoBroker training helps me ensure customer satisfaction, my number one priority,” Perry Henderson explains. “From windows to moisture control to energy savings, I now have more resources at my disposal to help my buyers and sellers make better real estate decisions. The EcoBroker designation doesn’t make me an energy and environmental expert, but it allows me to better understand the issues and to convey this understanding to my buyers and sellers.”

EcoBroker International’s education and designation program is designed exclusively for real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to help their clients benefit from the energy-efficiency, “green,” and healthier features of homes and buildings. EcoBroker provides a complete curriculum of energy and environmental training to licensed real estate agents. Real estate professionals must complete the extensive EcoBroker curriculum and training and fulfill additional program requirements to become Certified EcoBrokers®. “Perry Henderson, is an example of the quality real estate professional the EcoBroker designation continues to attract,” explains EcoBroker International’s CEO, Dr. John Beldock. “These real estate professionals are not only distinguishing themselves in a competitive market place, but they are really giving back to the community in very constructive and meaningful ways. Austin needs more contributors like Perry Henderson. The planet and our grandchildren need them too,” Dr. Beldock said.

From his downtown Austin office, Perry Henderson explains, “With EcoBrokerÒ training, I have broadened the range of real estate opportunities I offer my clients. Whether the transaction involves environmental assessment and mitigation (mold, radon, etc.) or the opportunity to reduce utility bills, I’m in a position to help. The real estate industry is changing, and to best serve my clients I need to understand the newest designs, technologies, and environmental issues. My EcoBroker designation helps me stay ahead of the game.”

Perry Henderson earned his EcoBroker Certified® designation in December and is wasting no time in putting the tools and additional expertise to work. Perry Henderson has already found that being a Certified EcoBroker® creates added value and customer satisfaction that sets him apart from other agents. For example, at a recent listing presentation, Perry Henderson was able to show the prospective sellers how he can highlight the benefits of the solar power power panels can earn Swanee 21 homeowners a monthly check for selling excess energy back to the city. His innovative energy and environmental perspective gave him an edge in winning the listing. Perry Henderson says he’s looking forward to continuing to positively impacting the quality, durability, comfort, safety, and cost-effectiveness of homes and commercial buildings.

For additional information please contact:
Tally Ragsdale tally@perryhenderson.com
About the 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, have better than average conversion rates and customers love us because we treat them like family.

Simply put, we find property to fit your lifestyle.

About Eco-broker International
EcoBroker International provides a unique energy and environmental curriculum to licensed real estate professionals, leading to the EcoBroker Designation. EcoBroker’s mission is to broaden and improve the base of training and continuing education for real estate professionals and in doing so, encourage improvements to the quality of buildings, while reducing their impact on natural resources and the environment. EcoBroker is a BuildingÒ America and Built GreenÒ Colorado Education Partner; the most successful green-building program in the United States. EcoBroker provides state-approved continuing education courses to licensed real estate professionals in states throughout the U.S. EcoBroker can be reached by phone at 1-800-706-4321, online at http://www.ecobroker.com/, and by email at customerservice@ecobroker.com.

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Agave Austin – Green homes in East Austin with modern contemporary vibe

Sunday, March 30th, 2008




Agave is a hip and vibrant new home community in East Austin downtown. These are the concept designs that you can see in the community. It’s a green home community with very neighborly people.

I own a home there in one of the sister communities. The builder is reputable and has always treated me fairly.

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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

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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.

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SOCO – South Congress Neighborhood Profile in Austin, TX – Live work condos, green homes and spaces out of the ordinary

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Read a great article I found about SOCO in Austin. SOCO Neighborhood in Austin – Austin Real Estate Profile

It may be hard for visitors to Austin’s vibrant, creative and hip neighborhood known as SoCo to believe, but just a few years ago South Congress Avenue was a little seedy, a place where businesses had slumped and a couple of motels rented rooms by the hour. The days of headlines about naughty state legislators out on the town caught up in police sweeps are long gone.
Now those restored South Congress motels are likely to be renting rooms to high tech execs and movie stars. The South Congress Avenue neighborhood has a new image and a hip name to match. South Congress continues to march south beyond Oltorf, the official southern boundary, and new South Congress apartments and businesses are being built all the way to St. Edward’s University. The view of downtown Austin from atop the rising wide sweep of South Congress Avenue is a grabber with the State Capitol providing an exclamation point on the horizon. And literally walking distance from this same point is the beautiful Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail. The broad avenue is lined with apartments, condos, lofts, plus boutiques, funky “junque” stores, restaurants, neighborhood bars and coffee shops. Thankfully a few longtime businesses have survived the slump and blossomed in the boom, including the venerable Magnolia Cafe, where the affordable menu reflects Austin’s hippie roots 24 hours a day. One of the most famous SoCo Austin landmarks on the avenue is the Continental Club, a smoky bat cave of a place where many top musical acts have launched their careers. (Speaking of bats, they hang out under the Congress Avenue Bridge) The old St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop remains and avenue bargain hunting has been given a boost by shops like Uncommon Objects which busts at the seams with recycled junque and kitsch. First Thursday is not just a day on the monthly calendar in SoCo, but marks a local tradition when shops stay open late, playing host to an array of events and activities.
SoCo’s boundaries run from just South of Town Lake on the North and to Oltorf in the South, then West to South First Street and along the eastern edge of Congress Avenue. It is sandwiched between two of Austin’s unique neighborhoods, Travis Heights to the East and Bouldin Creek to the West, the former a high-priced neighborhood of older homes, the latter, a little more affordable. In typical Austin fashion, SoCo has a unique neighborhood grocery, Farm-to-Market on the avenue which sells local produce, plus there is a large H.E.B. at Oltorf and Congress. On the southern and western edges of SoCo, particularly along South First are businesses that reflect the Hispanic influence in many of South Austin’s neighborhoods — Mexican grocery stores and bakeries, family restaurants and even a dance club or two. Austin’s past is being preserved and even redefined in SoCo. So, for breakfast, South Congress residents can head to El Sol y La Luna, the wonderful patio cafe adjacent to the Austin Motel on the avenue where Julia Roberts has been sighted on occasion.
New developments along the northern border near the Texas School for the Deaf have brought in well-known national names like Starbucks, but, with the creative persistence that marks life in Austin, homegrown businesses, like Jo’s Coffee, have burst onto the scene and become instant local landmarks by immersing themselves in the neighborhood. In Jo’s case that means sponsoring fashion shows featuring South Congress designers and summer movies in the parking lot. A few familiar faces have been driven away by high business rents, but others like Fran’s drive-in hamburger joint have hung on and are now part of the restaurant mix with places like Vespaio, noted for its antipasto bar, and its sister cafe, Enoteca. Residents of South Congress apartments can dine upscale or down in SoCo, pizza by the slice, sushi, veggies to go, or three course dinners with vintage wine. Same goes for shopping. South Congress was a haven for retro clothing before it became SoCo. Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds and Electric Ladyland (that’s the store’s complete name) is where Bob Dylan is rumored to have shopped for retro outfits. New Bohemia is another retro spot for clothes and home furnishings, plus there are new boutiques including Blackmail, for all things black, and Vivid, for all things… well vivid. Music and movie stars present and future are not the only big names to shop in SoCo. The El Presidente taco and tamale plate at Guero’s is named in honor of President Bill Clinton who occasionally stops in at the popular top of Congress Avenue restaurant. But SoCo is not a star-gazing neighborhood, but rather one that attracts residents and visitors because it just captures the Austin vibe.

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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


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