Welcome! Looking for a Realtor who really knows the Lake Travis real estate market (and lifestyle)? Mick Hooper, Broker/Owner of Crosswind Realty, is THE source for uparalleled information about Lake Travis Real Estate - including the waterfront communities of Austin, Volente, Jonestown, Lago Vista, Point Venture, Spicewood, Briarcliff and Lakeway, Texas.
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Looking for Lakefront Homes?
Get started right here! Click the following links to search Lake Travis Homes, Lake Travis Condos & Townhomes, or Lake Travis Lots. Prefer to live in a lakefront community, but not necessarily on the water? Click the link for a list of Off Water Homes.
Or call Mick at (512) 845-5896 and tell him what you're looking for, and he'll point you in the right direction! For Mick Hooper, nothing beats a long day at "The Office".
When Mick Hooper asks you to meet him at "The Office", you're in for a treat. His 43-foot Formula yacht, named "The Office", offers a glimpse into the many ways that Mick's unique and dynamic style of business sets him apart from other real estate brokers. Mick will tell you that it's his mission to help his clients make the most of their investment opportunities. And, as Mick puts it, "I like to put the fun back into what most people consider a very serious business." And he delivers - with his unique ability to not only offer a local perspective, but valuable insider information that clients can only get from someone who knows - and lives - the Lake Travis lifestyle. Simply put, his intimate knowledge of the lake and local market conditions make Mick Hooper your ultimate Lake Travis real estate resource.
Chart Your Own Course
For your next move in or out of the Austin and Lake Travis area, call Mick and meet him at "The Office", where he can help you chart a course for success.
Do you BLOG? Click here to visit Mick's blog, "Life on Lake Travis". It's all about living the lake lifestyle, local waterfront real estate news, and the occasional nod to those things that "Keep Austin Weird."
HOT DEALS (OR STEALS!) OF THE WEEK ...
OWNERS SAY "MUST SELL!"
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 Tri-level former model home in Lakeway. Gated community with huge hill country views! Enormous 7,200 +/- square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a 3-car side entry garage. Lot is approx 1 acre - plenty of room for a pool! Entire lower level could become an apartment - it already has a full kitchen and bath. Lots of room to create that PLUS the ultimate gameroom. Media seating already in place.
Just reduced to $945,000 ($131/sf) - by far, the lowest price/sq ft in the area -- this is a screaming deal, folks, for a home of this size. Currently, the average list price for Lakeway homes with over 5,000 sq ft is $295/sq ft! The next least expensive listing is $80/sq ft more than this home! Can you say "instant equity"?!
Call Mick today at (512) 845-5896 for more information.
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Never lived in! 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,216 +/- sq ft condo at The Hollows - a lakefront community on Lake Travis, in Jonestown. Granite counters, French doors, stainless steel appliances. All appliances (including refrigerator and W/D) convey. Great investment opportunity - the Hollows has a vacation rental program in place that you are welcome to be a part of (or rent it out on your own.) Great hill country views. Community ammenities include paved hike & bike trails, private restaurant, pools, fitness facility, marina, beach club, kayak club.
Just reduced to an amazingly low price of $279,000 ($229/sq ft). The median price for condos on the market in The Hollows is $298/sq ft. We're losing money on this sale, but MUST SELL!
Call Mick today at (512) 845-5896 for more information.
Lake Travis Vacation Homes get National Exposure
Austin and Lake Travis enjoyed the national spotlight when The Travel Channel aired an episode of Vacation Home Search, featuring waterfront homes on Lake Travis. The Travel Channel chose Austin for its growing national reputation for a healthy economy, vibrant social scene and picturesque scenery, and cited Lake Travis as one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in Texas.
The Travel Channel chose Mick to host the film crew from Authentic Entertainment because of his expertise in Lake Travis real estate. Mick routinely tours waterfront properties with clients in "The Office", his 43-foot yacht. This unique insider's tour of the lake often includes cruising through Devil's Cove and wraps up with dinner or cocktails at a boat-up restaurant. This unique aspect of Mick's real estate practice caught the attention of The Travel Channel.
The Lake Travis episode of Vacation Home Search is now airing in re-runs - check your local listings! Locally, the Travel Channel is on Time Warner Cable, channel 33. You can e-mail Mick for a copy of the show on DVD!
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Once you've found your home on Lake Travis, you're gonna need a boat!
FOR SALE: 2001 Sea Ray Sundancer 240. $29,995 - Includes Hydro hoist boat lift! This 24 foot cabin cruiser is currently moored at The Hollows Marina in Jonestown. Please contact the seller directly for inquiries. Call Jim at 512-970-8518.
Note: Photo representative of model and year, but is not an actual photo of the boat for sale.
Need local real estate information? I've summarized much of what is important about the Lake Travis real estate market in this site, including detailed information about the individual waterfront communities of Lakeway, Lago Vista, Point Venture, Jonestown, Briarcliff and Spicewood.
Need expert advice? No website, large or small, can take the place of a top real estate agent. Not even mine! This site is filled with ways that you can contact me for one-on-one expert help and advice. That's my job.
Contact me with confidence! I guarantee your privacy will be respected. And I offer the services on this site for free and without obligation. Why? I want to be your real estate broker (actually, long before you ever need one). As your trusted, professional real estate partner, I will help you find the best home in your area within your price range. And together we will sell your home, for as much as the market will bear, and as quickly as possible.
Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. As a top Austin, Texas and Lake Travis real estate broker, I have the experience and track record you are looking for. Let me help - and let's have some fun along the way!
Mick Hooper, e-PRO, ABR, CLHMS
Broker/Owner, Crosswind Realty
Mobile: (512) 845-5896
e-PRO Internet Professional (e-PRO)
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) |
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Time to Move >When Your House Gets Too Big
As the Baby Boomers of the 1950s send their children off to college, they join the part of the market called "empty nesters". At this point they no longer need six bedrooms and three baths, a family room and a gigantic yard. Many "empty nesters" are trading in the family home for something that is smaller, easier to maintain and has the amenities that are important to their more carefree lifestyle.
If you are considering such a move, start out by consulting a good Realtor whom you like and trust. The good news is--- when you sell your primary residence, you are not taxed on your profit if (1) you have lived in the home for two out of the last five years and (2) your gain does not exceed $250,000 as a single taxpayer or $500,000 as a married couple filing jointly. These capital gain exclusions apply whether you "buy up" to a more expensive home or "buy down" to a less expensive one. If you are moving downtown from the suburbs in order to be close to cultural centers, theaters and restaurants, there may be "quality of life" issues, such as noise or parking. Your Realtor can help you find a home that has all the conveniences and amenities you desire.
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What is the most common name for a city in the United States?
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