Courtney Oldham
- Broker Associate, Oldham Group
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Over the last couple of years, the Texas capital has undergone influx unlike anywhere else in the country thanks to a flood of invading tech companies (Tesla, Meta, Samsung, Oracle to name a few)! We have seen a wave of remote-working transplants from major cities seeking a lifestyle upgrade — including some notable actors and entrepreneurs who thought the Texas Hill Country was more alluring than the Hollywood Hills. While many are opting for an urban Austin lifestyle, some Austinites are headed for the hills…the Texas Hill Country that is!
Here are a few things you should know when looking at acreage property.
POWER, WATER & SEWER
In most rural areas, the homeowner responsible for their own utilities. if you’re planning to build a new home, you should take into consideration your power, water and sewer systems. Many times you will have to pay a local power company to bring power onto your lot. You will likely need to drilling a well for water or install a rainwater harvesting system. In almost all cases, a new home will require the installation of a septic system.
RESTRICTIONS
Just because you’re not in the city limits doesn’t mean you can do anything you want. Many rural properties are still governed by county jurisdictions and have deed restrictions. The county is responsible for approving septic and building plans. In many cases, deed restrictions will determine type of property you can build including square footage, material types as well as dictating livestock and recreation usages.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
There are more options than ever for high speed internet in the Texas Hill Country…cable, fiber, fixed wireless and satellite are the most common options for staying connected with consistent high speeds. Before you make a purchase, be sure to understand your data needs and provider options in the area.
CULTURE
The Texas Hill Country has a small-town charm, gorgeous landscape and lots of flavor! For the nature lover, there’s plenty of rivers, creeks, hills, trails, waterfalls and parks to explore. The region is also known for its distilleries and wine-growing. Of course, Texas BBQ is legendary and every town seems to have their favorite pit master! The area is also rich with history museums, art galleries, live music, and other cultural events.
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Wellspring in Round Rock
Courtney has secured an exclusive opportunity for Oldham Group clients to review the Wellspring project BEFORE it opens to the public. The townhome community will feature over 200 residences and resort style amenities. Pricing will start in the $400’s and construction is slated to begin in Spring 2022.
RSVP to [email protected] for your VIP appointment.
Rainey Street Tower | Coming 2024 | Sales Open
Starting from the $600s, Vesper provides authentic Austin living in the vibrant Rainey Street District. Vesper offers 284 total units with penthouses, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom options coming in 3 curated finish schemes. Contact Courtney for your sales appointment.
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Rosen’s Bagel Co. is opening a second location in Republic Square Park, taking over the spot vacated by Salt & Time Cafe. This new Rosen’s opened on Saturday, April 23 at 422 West Fifth Street. In addition to its classic bagels, schmears, lox, and egg sandwiches, this location of Rosen’s will serve new items like a roast beef sandwich on a bagel or a Cobb salad with everything bagel-seasoned avocado AUSTIN EATER
After Twitter accepted Elon Musk’s deal to buy the social platform for $44 billion, Jim Schwertner made his own offer to Musk: 100 acres in Schwertner, Texas at no cost. As President and CEO of Schwertner Farms, he oversees farming and ranching on 20,000 acres of land just north of Georgetown, in Williamson and Bell County. MORE
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