Barton Creek Oct. 10

Elegant Solutions for Elegant Properties Elegantly Handled

October 2010

Your Barton Creek Real Estate Specialist Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Texas Hill

A SA MPLING OF REAL ESTATE ACTIVIT Y IN

BartonCreek

Country, Barton Creek community offers its residents a distinctive country club setting who are privileged to live in some of the finest homes and one of the most desirable

FEATURED PROPERT Y

neighborhoods in the Austin area.

As a Luxury Realtor specializing in Barton Creek

2909 Maravillas Loop • $1,237,500

properties, Stephanie has the experience and expertise

4,163 Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 3 Full & 1 Half Baths

to represent you to the highest degree in your next real

www.2909Maravillas.com

estate transaction.

Experience the attention to detail throughout this exquisite Old World-style residence located in the master-planned golf community of Barton Creek. This home sits on over half an acre and overlooks a private backyard oasis.

This custom- built home offers a balance of sophistication and romance with an open floorplan flowing into all the interior spaces, making this home perfect for entertaining.

Stephanie is a client-focused professional who has been rewarded as a top producer. Her proven sales record, business skills and innovative ideas enable her to assist her clients and investors in acquiring sound investments. As a long-time West Austin resident, she has an extensive knowledge of the market, neighborhoods and the area’s prestigious properties.

Having earned the professional designation of Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), her knowledge and consultative approach result in outstanding service for her clients. Learn for yourself why clients return and refer to Stephanie time and time again.

She looks forward to hearing from you!

www.StephanieNick.com

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Address 8106 Chalk Knoll 7936 Escala Dr. 7800 Cava Pl. 4800 Mirador 1704 Barton Creek Blvd.

8105 Rivello Ridge Cove 7508 Escala Dr. 8027 Chalk Knoll 8701 Smoketree Cove 1200 Barton Creek Blvd. #6 8625 Calera Dr. 1801 Chalk Rock Cove 9135 Spinning Leaf Cove

SALE PENDING

Stephanie Nick, Realtor® Million Dollar Guild, CLHMS

512.426.9183

ST.NICK@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

Address 3012 Maravillas Loop 8621 Navidad Dr. 2700 Maravillas Cove 9005 Wimberly Cove

SOLD

Address 8637 Navidad Dr. 9000 Thickwoods Cove 7614 Sandia Loop 8618 Navidad Dr. 8533 Calera Dr.

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath 13686 / 7 / 8-3 9501 / 6 / 6-3 11150 / 4 / 6-3 7928 / 7 / 7-2 7558 / 4 / 5-2 6391 / 4 / 4-2 6198 / 4 / 4-1 7078 / 4 / 4-3 4846 / 5 / 4-1 3500 / 4 / 3-1 5929 / 5 / 4-1 4982 / 4 / 4 -1 4315 / 4 / 3-1

List Price $5,750,000 $3,650,500 $3,500,000 $2,765,000 $2,700,000 $2,550,000 $2,150,000 $1,995,000 $1,399,000 $1,095,000 $999,900 $849,000 $775,000

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath 3980 / 4 / 4-1 4274 / 4 / 5-1 5423 / 5 / 5 8060 / 5 / 4-1

List Price $925,000 $1,047,000 $1,086,350 $1,350,000

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath 6471 / 4 / 4 4420 / 4 / 3-1 4103 / 4 / 3-2 5250 / 5 / 4-1 4694 / 3 / 3-1

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996

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with just a light touch or a pull. Upper-cabinet doors can lift up high out of the way, similar to the overhead compartments on an aircraft, and can be closed with a simple press of an accessible button. Drawers and doors now come equipped with “soft close” glides and hinges allowing a silent, smooth, and effortless closing motion; preventing slamming. Appliances have also gone high-tech and have become much quieter. Some refrigerator brands offer water and air purification systems. Many appliances have automatic sensing features or even computer systems that can help ease and optimize cooking. It’s possible now to monitor, maintain, or control your appliance remotely when you’re not even home.

NoRTH | Austin 512.339.4400 | FoxRestaurantConcepts.com

APPLIANCE INTEGRATION ROASTED SALMON WITH SQUASH ROASTED SALMON: 4 each 5 oz. Salmon Filet 3 Tbs. Olive Oil 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste METHOD: Lightly season salmon with salt and pepper. Warm sauté pan to a medium heat. Add oil to pan and place salmon into the pan away from you. Lower heat and turn salmon once it has reached a golden-brown color, about 4-5 minutes. Place in a 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes to finish.

ACORN SQUASH: 2 each Whole Acorn Squash 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1 tsp. Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste METHOD: Cut squash into halves. Scrape the inside to remove all of the seeds from the center. Lightly coat squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place into a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until soft. From the oven, the squash is ready to serve with the salmon.

Place one half of the roasted squash per person onto the plate with salmon. Top with chopped parsley and fresh lemon. This dish goes well with sautéed spinach.

Serves four.

DESIGN • FUNCTION • TECHNIQUE Today’s kitchens are all about aesthetics, functionality and environmental consciousness. Sean Daigle of Downsview Kitchens, one of the nation’s premier design/build kitchen companies, has lent his expertise to what’s hot in “the heart of the home.” Read on for Daigle’s knowledgeable take on the trends and find inspiration to enhance your kitchen! Whether for your own enjoyment or to increase your home’s resale value, kitchen improvements are one of the smartest moves you can make.

NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT Many cabinetry manufacturers are offering “green” products and materials through more environmentally conscious manufacturing techniques. Earth-friendly material examples might include wood-grain laminates or reconstituted veneers which are engineered from plantationgrown trees. Other manufacturing examples would be the use of formaldehyde-free adhesives along with earth-friendly paints and sealers. Appliance manufacturers are making more energyefficient products too, such as dishwashers that use less water and with a delayed-start option so your appliance can run during off-peak hours. LED lighting within the kitchen keeps energy usage down, and unlike traditional lighting, produces no heat and keeps your workspace cooler.

HIGH-TECH OPTIONS Along with amazing new cabinetry-front materials and clever interior solutions, some lines are now offering cabinetry with a handle-free design where doors and drawers open automatically

Many homeowners are replacing unsightly appliances with concealed, fully integrated appliances that blend seamlessly into the kitchen. Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, warming drawers, and more can be disguised with cabinetry-matching panels and will accept cabinet door hardware. The appliances are flush with the cabinetry, the controls are on the interior, and they have no visible hinges. These units can enhance the sleek, continuous look of the cabinetry in a contemporary kitchen, or perhaps create the look of an armoire in a traditional setting. Kitchens are looking less and less like kitchens, and are blending in more with other rooms of the home.

Hard-to-clean knobs on cooktops have been replaced with touch controls. Built-in, high-definition televisions are now a must-have for many homeowners as well.

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Style: The heavy and elaborate details of the traditional kitchens from the last decade are being replaced with simple, less intricate embellishments. Many of today’s traditional kitchens no longer have the great level of detail, inlays & appliqués, heavy carvings, and ornate stacked mouldings. Kitchen spaces also seem to be reflecting a homeowner’s personal unique style more often these days. A homeowner may desire a red island, an eco-friendly kitchen, or perhaps an ultra-modern kitchen in a very traditional home. Mixing styles seems to be more accepted. In fact, the “transitional” kitchen has come to the forefront as the desired trend.

Floorplans: Open, “social” kitchens have replaced formal, closed-in kitchens. As everyone tends to gravitate to the kitchen, open floorplans often help to create a functional, family-friendly flow from the kitchen to the family or living rooms. The size of the average custom-built home has decreased over the past few years, but the size of the average kitchen has remained the same.

This reflects the popularity of the kitchen as the focal point of the home.

Finishes: White is back; but not the glossy, stark white so popular 20 years ago. Cabinetry with custom, soft-white finishes such as “Linen White” and “White Dove” has tremendously grown in popularity. Color trends today may include simple whites with rich elements of wood – perhaps even an exotic veneer. Dark is out and neutral, lighter finishes are in. Since resale is always a topic, it’s nice to know that neutral palettes tend to be more appealing to a broader audience than an unconventional color might be. A neutral color palette also opens the doors for some bold color choices in backsplashes, wall coverings, and accessories to add a bit of drama to your space!

today’s cost of money: how low can you go?

Take yourself back to 1981. Reagan led our country, MTV launched into living rooms, IBM released the first PC, Post-It notes were invented, and the world was obsessed with Di and Charles’ Royal Wedding. Oh yes, that’s also the year that your $400,000 mortgage payment was $5,572.97 a month.

Back in 1981, the annual average interest rate was a whopping 16.6 percent. If you’re thinking of refinancing or buying a home, now truly is the time to do it. We are currently at a point where mortgage interest rates are at an all-time historic low.

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.35 percent at press time.

But let’s get some perspective on just how low that number really is. Last year at this time, the 30-year rate averaged 5.12 percent, and in 2000, the average annual interest rate was 8 percent; nearly double what it is today. Want to see more annual rates going back to 1970 when records were first kept? There’s a great chart to view at www.FreddieMac.com/pmms/pmms30.htm.

So what does all this mean to the bottom line— your wallet? Let’s compare the cost of money today versus recent history. With the same example of a $400,000 loan, the current

interest rate of 4.35 percent makes your monthly payment $1,991.25 (principal and interest only).

Not bad! In 2000 (the interest rate was then 8 percent), your monthly payment would have been $2,935.06. Even this time last year with those fantastic rates, your payment would have been $2,176.72 per month. Today’s calculated mortgage payment shows how the current rates truly are at historic lows.

Why are rates so low?

There are two reasons for this. First, it’s no secret that we are currently in one of the worst recessions in US history. And this kind of bad news has translated into a record low in mortgage rates. There is a lot of downside risk in the stock market these days. As a result, savvy investors have invested in mortgage-backed securities, increasing the demand and driving up their yield. Because mortgage rates offered to the consumer have an inverse relationship to the investment yield, mortgage rates have been plummeting.

Oddly enough when you look at the record number of foreclosure filings in the United States over the past few years, one has to wonder who wants to buy mortgage-backed securities during a time of high home-loan defaults? And that question leads to the second reason why mortgage rates are at historic lows.

Last year and early this year, the Federal Government bought huge blocks of mortgage-backed securities to keep mortgage rates from spiking and to make sure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could sell the securities to survive.

Remember the question of who in the world wants to buy US mortgage-backed securities when home-loan defaults are at a record high? The answer is: everyone in the world.

Mortgage-backed securities are essentially a mutual fund-like pool of newly issued home loans. While loan defaults in the pool may slightly hurt

the investment return to the investor, the defaults are diluted by the majority of the loans in the pool that are performing. What is more important to an investor is whether the entity issuing the securities (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in this case) are financially sound. Since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now owned by the Federal Government, their mortgage-backed securities have an implied guarantee that investors find very attractive.

The global recession and world-wide debt woes have resulted in many countries teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. Despite how bad the US economy may seem, investing in US-backed securities is still very appealing versus other alternatives, bringing money from investors worldwide into our mortgage-backed securities market. The substantial demand in recent months has turbo-charged the drop in mortgage rates.

Until the stock market returns to stability, there is expected to be heavy demand for investments in mortgage-backed securities, keeping these record mortgage rates in place. But like all good opportunities, they often disappear quickly.

OCTOBER 2010 Tour de Vin Whole Foods Rooftop Plaza, October 7th 512.327.7555 | WineFoodFoundation.org Travel around the world and taste cultural delights while never stepping foot out of Texas! This year’s delicious culinary event features Europe’s and South America’s native cuisines and explores all that these two continents have to offer. Once you have eaten to your heart’s content, dance the night away to the Cuban/ Latin-inspired music of Cienfuegos.

2010 Great Austin Walk Now for Autism Speaks Round Rock Express, October 9th WalkNowForAutismSpeaks.org Bring the whole family out for this fun-filled day and help to fund research for our country’s fastest-growing serious developmental disorder. In addition to the walk itself, enjoy the many kid-friendly activities and the Community Resource Fair with autism-related service providers in the area.

Chris Isaak The Paramount Theatre, October 13th 512.472.5470 | AustinTheatre.org Known for his songs of love and heartbreak, recording artist Chris Isaak has created quite an impressive musical career. Isaak is sure to please the crowd with hits from his latest album Mr. Lucky as well as your old favorites such as Wicked Games and Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing.

Dress by Candlelight Saks Fifth Avenue, October 20th 512.323.5300 | CandlelightRanch.org Socialize with fellow revelers while enjoying Grey Goose cocktails, appetizers by some of Austin’s best chefs and great musical entertainment. Place your live auction bids on the impressive prize packages including a private jet getaway, dinners in exclusive private celebrity homes and dream vacations. The beneficiary, Candlelight Ranch, works to bring peace-of-mind and tranquility for families with special needs children.

Austin Film Festival Venues around Austin, October 21st – 28th 512.478.4795 | AustinFilmFestival.com This week-long festival dedicated to the cinematic arts is sure to entice movie buffs and those simply a fan of great films. Events include the Film Texas BBQ Supper and the popular Filmmaker’s Happy Hour, where you’ll mix and mingle with industry insiders. Or perhaps you’d rather catch some of the 190+ films premiering in venues around town. Break out the popcorn!

Cirque de la Symphonie Dell Hall, October 23rd 512.476.6064 | AustinSymphony.org Audiences will be amazed at the unique performances in this one-of-a-kind show, all choreographed to classical masterpieces performed by the symphony.

Aerial flyers, acrobats and strongmen will amaze with their gravity-defying stunts and contortions. The cast includes world-record holders as well as international gold-medalists; some of the best performers in the business.

with just a light touch or a pull. Upper-cabinet doors can lift up high out of the way, similar to the overhead compartments on an aircraft, and can be closed with a simple press of an accessible button. Drawers and doors now come equipped with “soft close” glides and hinges allowing a silent, smooth, and effortless closing motion; preventing slamming. Appliances have also gone high-tech and have become much quieter. Some refrigerator brands offer water and air purification systems. Many appliances have automatic sensing features or even computer systems that can help ease and optimize cooking. It’s possible now to monitor, maintain, or control your appliance remotely when you’re not even home.

NoRTH | Austin 512.339.4400 | FoxRestaurantConcepts.com

APPLIANCE INTEGRATION ROASTED SALMON WITH SQUASH ROASTED SALMON: 4 each 5 oz. Salmon Filet 3 Tbs. Olive Oil 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste METHOD: Lightly season salmon with salt and pepper. Warm sauté pan to a medium heat. Add oil to pan and place salmon into the pan away from you. Lower heat and turn salmon once it has reached a golden-brown color, about 4-5 minutes. Place in a 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes to finish.

ACORN SQUASH: 2 each Whole Acorn Squash 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1 tsp. Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste METHOD: Cut squash into halves. Scrape the inside to remove all of the seeds from the center. Lightly coat squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place into a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until soft. From the oven, the squash is ready to serve with the salmon.

Place one half of the roasted squash per person onto the plate with salmon. Top with chopped parsley and fresh lemon. This dish goes well with sautéed spinach.

Serves four.

DESIGN • FUNCTION • TECHNIQUE Today’s kitchens are all about aesthetics, functionality and environmental consciousness. Sean Daigle of Downsview Kitchens, one of the nation’s premier design/build kitchen companies, has lent his expertise to what’s hot in “the heart of the home.” Read on for Daigle’s knowledgeable take on the trends and find inspiration to enhance your kitchen! Whether for your own enjoyment or to increase your home’s resale value, kitchen improvements are one of the smartest moves you can make.

NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT Many cabinetry manufacturers are offering “green” products and materials through more environmentally conscious manufacturing techniques. Earth-friendly material examples might include wood-grain laminates or reconstituted veneers which are engineered from plantationgrown trees. Other manufacturing examples would be the use of formaldehyde-free adhesives along with earth-friendly paints and sealers. Appliance manufacturers are making more energyefficient products too, such as dishwashers that use less water and with a delayed-start option so your appliance can run during off-peak hours. LED lighting within the kitchen keeps energy usage down, and unlike traditional lighting, produces no heat and keeps your workspace cooler.

HIGH-TECH OPTIONS Along with amazing new cabinetry-front materials and clever interior solutions, some lines are now offering cabinetry with a handle-free design where doors and drawers open automatically

Many homeowners are replacing unsightly appliances with concealed, fully integrated appliances that blend seamlessly into the kitchen. Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, warming drawers, and more can be disguised with cabinetry-matching panels and will accept cabinet door hardware. The appliances are flush with the cabinetry, the controls are on the interior, and they have no visible hinges. These units can enhance the sleek, continuous look of the cabinetry in a contemporary kitchen, or perhaps create the look of an armoire in a traditional setting. Kitchens are looking less and less like kitchens, and are blending in more with other rooms of the home.

Hard-to-clean knobs on cooktops have been replaced with touch controls. Built-in, high-definition televisions are now a must-have for many homeowners as well.

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Style: The heavy and elaborate details of the traditional kitchens from the last decade are being replaced with simple, less intricate embellishments. Many of today’s traditional kitchens no longer have the great level of detail, inlays & appliqués, heavy carvings, and ornate stacked mouldings. Kitchen spaces also seem to be reflecting a homeowner’s personal unique style more often these days. A homeowner may desire a red island, an eco-friendly kitchen, or perhaps an ultra-modern kitchen in a very traditional home. Mixing styles seems to be more accepted. In fact, the “transitional” kitchen has come to the forefront as the desired trend.

Floorplans: Open, “social” kitchens have replaced formal, closed-in kitchens. As everyone tends to gravitate to the kitchen, open floorplans often help to create a functional, family-friendly flow from the kitchen to the family or living rooms. The size of the average custom-built home has decreased over the past few years, but the size of the average kitchen has remained the same.

This reflects the popularity of the kitchen as the focal point of the home.

Finishes: White is back; but not the glossy, stark white so popular 20 years ago. Cabinetry with custom, soft-white finishes such as “Linen White” and “White Dove” has tremendously grown in popularity. Color trends today may include simple whites with rich elements of wood – perhaps even an exotic veneer. Dark is out and neutral, lighter finishes are in. Since resale is always a topic, it’s nice to know that neutral palettes tend to be more appealing to a broader audience than an unconventional color might be. A neutral color palette also opens the doors for some bold color choices in backsplashes, wall coverings, and accessories to add a bit of drama to your space!

today’s cost of money: how low can you go?

Take yourself back to 1981. Reagan led our country, MTV launched into living rooms, IBM released the first PC, Post-It notes were invented, and the world was obsessed with Di and Charles’ Royal Wedding. Oh yes, that’s also the year that your $400,000 mortgage payment was $5,572.97 a month.

Back in 1981, the annual average interest rate was a whopping 16.6 percent. If you’re thinking of refinancing or buying a home, now truly is the time to do it. We are currently at a point where mortgage interest rates are at an all-time historic low.

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.35 percent at press time.

But let’s get some perspective on just how low that number really is. Last year at this time, the 30-year rate averaged 5.12 percent, and in 2000, the average annual interest rate was 8 percent; nearly double what it is today. Want to see more annual rates going back to 1970 when records were first kept? There’s a great chart to view at www.FreddieMac.com/pmms/pmms30.htm.

So what does all this mean to the bottom line— your wallet? Let’s compare the cost of money today versus recent history. With the same example of a $400,000 loan, the current

interest rate of 4.35 percent makes your monthly payment $1,991.25 (principal and interest only).

Not bad! In 2000 (the interest rate was then 8 percent), your monthly payment would have been $2,935.06. Even this time last year with those fantastic rates, your payment would have been $2,176.72 per month. Today’s calculated mortgage payment shows how the current rates truly are at historic lows.

Why are rates so low?

There are two reasons for this. First, it’s no secret that we are currently in one of the worst recessions in US history. And this kind of bad news has translated into a record low in mortgage rates. There is a lot of downside risk in the stock market these days. As a result, savvy investors have invested in mortgage-backed securities, increasing the demand and driving up their yield. Because mortgage rates offered to the consumer have an inverse relationship to the investment yield, mortgage rates have been plummeting.

Oddly enough when you look at the record number of foreclosure filings in the United States over the past few years, one has to wonder who wants to buy mortgage-backed securities during a time of high home-loan defaults? And that question leads to the second reason why mortgage rates are at historic lows.

Last year and early this year, the Federal Government bought huge blocks of mortgage-backed securities to keep mortgage rates from spiking and to make sure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could sell the securities to survive.

Remember the question of who in the world wants to buy US mortgage-backed securities when home-loan defaults are at a record high? The answer is: everyone in the world.

Mortgage-backed securities are essentially a mutual fund-like pool of newly issued home loans. While loan defaults in the pool may slightly hurt

the investment return to the investor, the defaults are diluted by the majority of the loans in the pool that are performing. What is more important to an investor is whether the entity issuing the securities (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in this case) are financially sound. Since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now owned by the Federal Government, their mortgage-backed securities have an implied guarantee that investors find very attractive.

The global recession and world-wide debt woes have resulted in many countries teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. Despite how bad the US economy may seem, investing in US-backed securities is still very appealing versus other alternatives, bringing money from investors worldwide into our mortgage-backed securities market. The substantial demand in recent months has turbo-charged the drop in mortgage rates.

Until the stock market returns to stability, there is expected to be heavy demand for investments in mortgage-backed securities, keeping these record mortgage rates in place. But like all good opportunities, they often disappear quickly.

OCTOBER 2010 Tour de Vin Whole Foods Rooftop Plaza, October 7th 512.327.7555 | WineFoodFoundation.org Travel around the world and taste cultural delights while never stepping foot out of Texas! This year’s delicious culinary event features Europe’s and South America’s native cuisines and explores all that these two continents have to offer. Once you have eaten to your heart’s content, dance the night away to the Cuban/ Latin-inspired music of Cienfuegos.

2010 Great Austin Walk Now for Autism Speaks Round Rock Express, October 9th WalkNowForAutismSpeaks.org Bring the whole family out for this fun-filled day and help to fund research for our country’s fastest-growing serious developmental disorder. In addition to the walk itself, enjoy the many kid-friendly activities and the Community Resource Fair with autism-related service providers in the area.

Chris Isaak The Paramount Theatre, October 13th 512.472.5470 | AustinTheatre.org Known for his songs of love and heartbreak, recording artist Chris Isaak has created quite an impressive musical career. Isaak is sure to please the crowd with hits from his latest album Mr. Lucky as well as your old favorites such as Wicked Games and Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing.

Dress by Candlelight Saks Fifth Avenue, October 20th 512.323.5300 | CandlelightRanch.org Socialize with fellow revelers while enjoying Grey Goose cocktails, appetizers by some of Austin’s best chefs and great musical entertainment. Place your live auction bids on the impressive prize packages including a private jet getaway, dinners in exclusive private celebrity homes and dream vacations. The beneficiary, Candlelight Ranch, works to bring peace-of-mind and tranquility for families with special needs children.

Austin Film Festival Venues around Austin, October 21st – 28th 512.478.4795 | AustinFilmFestival.com This week-long festival dedicated to the cinematic arts is sure to entice movie buffs and those simply a fan of great films. Events include the Film Texas BBQ Supper and the popular Filmmaker’s Happy Hour, where you’ll mix and mingle with industry insiders. Or perhaps you’d rather catch some of the 190+ films premiering in venues around town. Break out the popcorn!

Cirque de la Symphonie Dell Hall, October 23rd 512.476.6064 | AustinSymphony.org Audiences will be amazed at the unique performances in this one-of-a-kind show, all choreographed to classical masterpieces performed by the symphony.

Aerial flyers, acrobats and strongmen will amaze with their gravity-defying stunts and contortions. The cast includes world-record holders as well as international gold-medalists; some of the best performers in the business.

Elegant Solutions for Elegant Properties Elegantly Handled

October 2010

Your Barton Creek Real Estate Specialist Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Texas Hill

A SA MPLING OF REAL ESTATE ACTIVIT Y IN

BartonCreek

Country, Barton Creek community offers its residents a distinctive country club setting who are privileged to live in some of the finest homes and one of the most desirable

FEATURED PROPERT Y

neighborhoods in the Austin area.

As a Luxury Realtor specializing in Barton Creek

2909 Maravillas Loop • $1,237,500

properties, Stephanie has the experience and expertise

4,163 Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 3 Full & 1 Half Baths

to represent you to the highest degree in your next real

www.2909Maravillas.com

estate transaction.

Experience the attention to detail throughout this exquisite Old World-style residence located in the master-planned golf community of Barton Creek. This home sits on over half an acre and overlooks a private backyard oasis.

This custom- built home offers a balance of sophistication and romance with an open floorplan flowing into all the interior spaces, making this home perfect for entertaining.

Stephanie is a client-focused professional who has been rewarded as a top producer. Her proven sales record, business skills and innovative ideas enable her to assist her clients and investors in acquiring sound investments. As a long-time West Austin resident, she has an extensive knowledge of the market, neighborhoods and the area’s prestigious properties.

Having earned the professional designation of Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), her knowledge and consultative approach result in outstanding service for her clients. Learn for yourself why clients return and refer to Stephanie time and time again.

She looks forward to hearing from you!

www.StephanieNick.com

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Address 8106 Chalk Knoll 7936 Escala Dr. 7800 Cava Pl. 4800 Mirador 1704 Barton Creek Blvd.

8105 Rivello Ridge Cove 7508 Escala Dr. 8027 Chalk Knoll 8701 Smoketree Cove 1200 Barton Creek Blvd. #6 8625 Calera Dr. 1801 Chalk Rock Cove 9135 Spinning Leaf Cove

SALE PENDING

Stephanie Nick, Realtor® Million Dollar Guild, CLHMS

512.426.9183

ST.NICK@SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

Address 3012 Maravillas Loop 8621 Navidad Dr. 2700 Maravillas Cove 9005 Wimberly Cove

SOLD

Address 8637 Navidad Dr. 9000 Thickwoods Cove 7614 Sandia Loop 8618 Navidad Dr. 8533 Calera Dr.

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath 13686 / 7 / 8-3 9501 / 6 / 6-3 11150 / 4 / 6-3 7928 / 7 / 7-2 7558 / 4 / 5-2 6391 / 4 / 4-2 6198 / 4 / 4-1 7078 / 4 / 4-3 4846 / 5 / 4-1 3500 / 4 / 3-1 5929 / 5 / 4-1 4982 / 4 / 4 -1 4315 / 4 / 3-1

List Price $5,750,000 $3,650,500 $3,500,000 $2,765,000 $2,700,000 $2,550,000 $2,150,000 $1,995,000 $1,399,000 $1,095,000 $999,900 $849,000 $775,000

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath 3980 / 4 / 4-1 4274 / 4 / 5-1 5423 / 5 / 5 8060 / 5 / 4-1

List Price $925,000 $1,047,000 $1,086,350 $1,350,000

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath 6471 / 4 / 4 4420 / 4 / 3-1 4103 / 4 / 3-2 5250 / 5 / 4-1 4694 / 3 / 3-1

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996

Modernizing the Heart of Your Home

Mortgage Interest Rates

Historic Lows Continue

Dynamic Italian Cuisine

NoRTH’s Roasted Salmon

Barton Creek’s

Real Estate Report