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Many guests attended our sheetrock celebration overlooking the #5 fairway in Flintrock Falls! Sterling Custom Homes, along with the listing broker, The Winnett Group, was eager to exhibit our Austin golf course home that displays the beautiful view of a Jack Nicklaus designed course. The goal of our party was to showcase this amazing product that owner, Duke McDowell, created to meet the needs of the distinguished homebuyer wanting a simplified building experience and an efficiently built home…a home with the same quality and attention to detail, but at a lower cost per square foot.
This served as an opportunity to show Austin real estate agents the value and quality of our Portfolio Designs. We have a twenty year reputation of building one of a kind custom homes and we are proud to offer our Portfolio Designs in order that meet the needs of all distinguished custom home clientele in this transitional market. Read More→
Sterling Wins Austin Business Journal Award!
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Today at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Austin Business Journal, the elite Austin Real Estate professionals were honored. We are very proud that our name was called as the Austin Business Journal’s 2010 Custom Builder of the Year!
Duke McDowell says, “We have been honored with over 100 industry awards throughout the years, including the Texas Custom Builder of the Year - three times! But this award is special and unique as it recognizes us locally for our commitment to advancing the quality and professionalism of the home building industry right here in our own back yard.”
This event was truly a who’s who of the Austin real estate market. Top producing agents and teams were recognized for their production in 2009 and many of them shared their stories of success in this difficult market. Read More→
Landscape Tips for Spring in Austin, Texas
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Spring is almost here! Watch out though, late freezes can occur in March and heavy frosts in April in the Texas Hill Country and Austin,Texas. March 20 is the first day of spring this year. On March 20, the Sun will cross directly over the Earth’s equator. This moment is known as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Equinox means “equal night.” Because the sun is positioned above the equator, day and night are about equal in length all over the world during the equinoxes.
Prune……Prune spring flowering trees after they finish blooming. Prune evergreen shrubs now. Prune deciduous spring flowering shrubs after they bloom. Prune deciduous summer flowering shrubs before they bloom. Prune evergreen flowering shrubs after they bloom.
Fertilize……Fertilize spring flowering trees when the petals fall. Use one pound of 5-10-15 fertilizer per inch of tree trunk measured 3 feet from the ground. Fertilize summer flowering and deciduous spring flowering shrubs with a 15-15-15 fertilizer. Fertilize evergreen shrubs with an acid azalea/camellia fertilizer. Use 1/2 pound per 3 feet of the shrubs height. Read More→
Sterling Custom Homes is so excited about the progress of our first spec from our Platinum Collection designed by Austin Design Group. Overlooking the #5 fairway on the Flintrock Falls Golf course, this lot offers a relaxed feel and panoramic view. Located at 212 Black Wolf Run, the 4,222 square foot house is perfect for a young family or empty nesters.
This custom home in Lakeway, Texas features four bedrooms with four and one-half baths. The master suite is conveniently located on the main level and offers beautiful views of the golf course. The main level also boasts another bedroom, formal dining room and a gourmet kitchen that opens to the expansive family room and breakfast room.
It is certainly perfect for the Hill Country golf enthusiast who loves driving on a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. Read More→
Sterling Custom Homes earned a spot in the Austin Business Journal 2010 Book of Lists based on 2008 and 2009 sales. Sterling is ranked #5 on the list of Austin’s custom home builders based on the ABJ’s survey for closings to date as of May 2009. In an uncertain economy, Sterling continues to maintain its solid presence in the custom home building industry in Austin, Lakeway, Westlake, Horseshoe Bay, Flintrock Falls, The Reserve at Lake Travis and other Austin area locations. The Austin Business Journal is Austin’s leading source of comprehensive business news and in-depth analysis.
Sterling Custom Homes has built luxury, award-winning homes for over 20 years in many of the Austin areas private gated and resort golf communities. Enjoy viewing our unique custom designs that accommodate the Austin temperate weather by providing outdoor living areas as comfortable and upscale as their indoor rivals.