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All agents are NOT alike! Call to tour Lake Travis waterfront homes by boat. You need an expert who truly "lives the lake lifestyle"! (512) 845-5896.
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“He assisted us in selling one and buying two lake properties. In the future, we hope to work with Crosswind in finding our perfect retirement home.”
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Welcome! Looking for a Realtor who really knows - and lives- 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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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.
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Find available Lake Travis properties from an aerial view, overlaid on a map ... check it out below.
Have it your way... Zoom in or out. Change the aerial view from map to satellite (or even hybrid) view. Set your own search parameters with variables such as price range, property type (home, lot, or condo/townhome), lot size, number of bedrooms, school district, and more! Filter results to specific features you're looking for - such as a pool, a view, or waterfront property.
You can even scout the best potential deals by looking for recent price drops, pre-foreclosures, short sales, and bank-owned properties!
Better yet - register an account to be able to save your favorite properties, add your own notes to listings, create personal searches, and receive property updates on those searches via email!
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.
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)
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Financing Your Home >The Language of Financing
When you meet with a lender to apply for financing, you may feel as if you are in a foreign country when the loan officer begins to talk about points, Regulation Z margins, PMI, and ARMs.
You are not alone if you feel left behind by loan terminology. Like many professionals, lenders use a highly specialized language. Don't hesitate to ask for a translation! This is especially true if you are investigating some of the more complicated loans with rates that can be adjusted periodically. As you consider the various loan options, find out what the interest rate will be and at what point the lender will commit to that rate. If the loan has an adjustable rate, be sure that you understand how often the rate will adjust, and by how much your payments may go up. Find out if the loan can be assumed by a future buyer. The lender isn't trying to confuse you. The mortgage process is complicated, so just keep asking questions until you understand.
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