Archive for June, 2010

Austin Energy AuditImproving energy efficiency in your Austin custom home can reduce your electricity bill.  If you have lived in Austin in the summer, then you know it can get hot and when it is hot outside the AC is running. According to Wikipedia, Austin has 109 days per year when the temperature exceeds 90-degrees and 12 when it exceeds 100-degrees. When it is hot outside, we all want to be cool inside and it is important to also keep the electricity bill low.

Austin City Council recently approved an Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) ordinance to improve the energy efficiency of Austin homes and buildings that receive electricity from Austin Energy.

Homeowners should expect to pay $200-$300 for an audit on a 1,800 square foot home, for larger homes the price will increase. Prices will vary Read More→

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Custom Homes in Flintrock FallsToday Austin custom homebuilder Sterling Custom Homes hosted a realtor / client gathering at the exclusive community of Escavera at Flintrock Falls. With only 15 estate-sized lots remaining, Escavera offers the best in golf course living in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Sterling has reserved these premier lots with the intention of building an outstanding custom home community surrounded by the Nicklaus designed Flintrock Falls golf course. At today’s showing, attendees were able to see a fabulous completed home, a custom residence in the framing stage and a “quick delivery” available home with a newly poured slab.

Catered by The Hills Country Club, the event was a shining success as past clients and Realtors learned about this unique property. The homesites are aggressively priced between $265,000 and $295,000 and lots are sure to move fast. We even agreed to terms on the sale of lot 14 today!

For more information on building the perfect Austin custom home, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website or call at 512-263-2214.  Please share this post with your friends. Additionally, we love comments!

Spec Home Underway in Escavara

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Austin Custom HomesSterling Custom Homes, a leading Austin custom homebuilder, is offering a rare opportunity with 111 Escavara Cove, a $1,059,780 home overlooking the #5 Fairway at Flintrock Falls Golf Course. This spec home gives potential buyers an upfront look at what is certain to be among the most beautiful Austin custom homes.

The four-bedroom home is one of only 20 residences planned for the most exclusive section of this Nicklaus golf course community in the hills west of Austin. With 3,905 square feet, the home features an open entry that flows directly into a large living space and gourmet kitchen. A large Fleetwood sliding glass door unit give a peek onto the covered terrace, which includes a summer kitchen complete with a stainless steel gas grill. Two secondary Read More→

Lake TravisAttention Brad Paisley fans! Country music sensation Brad Paisley will be featured as the headlining act at this year’s 4th annual AquaPalooza Signature Event. A day of family, friend and fun is scheduled for July 10 at the Reserve on Lake Travis. A series of on-water celebrations, as well as fun activities on land, are guaranteed to be a great time for all ages.

The Sail & Ski Center will host the event this summer. As a leading Sea Ray dealer, Sail & Ski recently ranked as the Number 1 dealer in North America by Boating Industry magazine. So whether you are on water or land, AquaPalooza has something for everyone! Registration is encouraged, you don’t want to miss out!

While enjoying the day’s festivities, make sure to stop by one of the Sterling Custom Homes beautiful Austin custom homes located near Lake Travis and Read More→

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flintrock_fallsImmerse yourself in luxury on Friday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Escavera Preview and Appreciation Party. Escavera in Flintrock Falls is an intimate community of only 20 exclusive home sites in Lakeway, Texas.  Austin custom homebuilder, Sterling Custom Homes will showcase their beautiful properties surrounded by the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course.

With homes expected to range from $1 – 2 million and lots from $265,000 to 295,000, if you are in the market for an Austin custom home, this is the perfect opportunity.  Come live a one-of-a-kind lifestyle in the newest section of this Texas Hill Country and live the life of luxury you have always deserved.

Sterling Custom Homes is thrilled to bring homebuyers the newest section of their spectacular Flintrock Falls community. Flintrock Falls Read More→