Eric Bramlett's Blog: Lake Austin Real Estate

As a gateway community to Texas Hill Country and Lake Travis, Lake Pointe is in an ideal location. Just 12 miles west of all the employers, entertainment, and cultural opportunities of downtown Austin, Lake Pointe is a carefully planned community that has just been built in the past 10 years or so. Developed near Highway 71 and Bee Cave Road, Lake Pointe is able to boast a great location as well as homes that are both more spacious and more affordable than many of the properties available within the city boundaries. 

Lake Pointe has always been popular with families who want plenty of space and clean, safe living while also enjoying all the amenities of Austin. Families also adore the fact that Lake Pointe is part of the prestigious Lake Travis School…

Immediately east of the 620 intersection, off 2222 in Texas, River Place is a planned community that offers an exceptional value. Building in the area began in the mid 1990s and development in general began in the early part of the decade. Homes for sale from that era feature large lots, well-maintained buildings and mature lots. However, River Place still has some lots for sale, so that it is possible to buy new construction homes in the community. Whether you want a home with plenty of character or whether you want to infuse character into your own home by customizing the building to meet your requirements, River Place can offer you what you have been seeking. 

The River Place real estate market features mostly single family homes with some high-end…