However, how can you expect to win if you’re not on the top of your game? You need more practice on the golf course and we have just the solution for you.

We have Austin luxury real estate at Escavera at Flintrock Falls right on the community’s prestigious Jack Nicklaus designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course. So, all you have to do is walk out your back door and you’re ready to start perfecting your golf swing.

And, when you’re done practicing, you can invite your friends over to your house for refreshments in your large outdoor covered living area with breathtaking views golf course views.

Registration is already closed for the Men’s City Championship, but don’t worry. If you didn’t make it in time for this event, there is still time to register for the Bluebonnet Cup, giving you even more time to practice on the Flintrock Falls Golf Course. For more information, visit the Golf Austin website.

As one of the top home builders in Texas, we offer new custom homes on prime real estate in some of the best communities in the Austin area including Escavera at Flintrock Falls. For more information about Sterling Custom Homes, visit our website.

In this unique tournament on Father’s Day weekend, golfers will play at night! Fathers, sons and all family members will also have the opportunity to win big prizes!

While you’re waiting for the sun to set, putt over to Sterling Custom Homes and check out the Texas new home builders’ custom homes. In the nearby Escavera at Flintrock Falls enclave, avid golfers have the opportunity to purchase Austin luxury real estate located on the prestigious Jack Nicklaus-designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course.

When the sun goes down at 7:30 p.m., golfers will tee up and launch glow-in-the-dark golf balls into the sky. On the nine-hole course, participants can compete for the chance to win $10,000 on a hole in one.

For those more inclined toward watching the entertainment, the tournament will have a putting contest, beverages and hors d’ourves, live music and a raffle.

The deadline to purchase tickets for the Sunset Golf Tournament is June 16. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Whether the day of the tournament or another weekend, make an appointment to see this fantastic golf course home in Escavera at Flintrock Falls. Any golfer or new homebuyer will appreciate the quality, elegance and affordability of this golf course gem!

For more information about this home or to schedule a tour, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website or call 512-263-2214.

Smoke Detectors: Make sure that there is one on each floor of your home, inspect them monthly to see that they’re working and change the batteries as needed.

Light Bulbs: Examine the bulbs in all of your fixtures to see that they are working and are the correct wattage as recommended by the manufacturer. Also, replace high-intensity with fluorescent bulbs that don’t produce as much heat.

Electrical Outlets: Check all outlets for frayed wires, loose-fitting plugs or other fire hazards such as overloaded electrical outlets, fuse boxes and extension cords.

Fire Extinguisher: Locate your multi-purpose fire extinguisher to make sure it’s accessible, filled and ready for operation. If you don’t own one already, purchase one.

Air Conditioning System: Have a professional inspect your air conditioning system to make sure everything is in working order.

Roof: Check for damage to your roof. Also, clean gutters and downspouts of any accumulated debris.

Water Heater: Check for leaks and corrosion. Fix or purchase a new unit as needed.

Furnace: Clean or replace your furnace filter.

While you’re cleaning your home, if you’ve noticed that it no longer fits your needs then contact us. We’re Austin home builders with more than 20 years of experience. We can help you design the home of your dreams based on your individual style and preferences.

For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

Boasting a bird’s eye panoramic view of Lake Austin, the Austin skyline and the Pennybacker Bridge, Mount Bonnell is the perfect spot for exercise enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and nature buffs looking for a relaxing place to have a picnic. It’s also a great backdrop for special occasion photography sessions to celebrate an engagement, wedding or graduation.

The overlook area has two access points: a rocky trail from the north and a steep set of stairs at the south end. However, don’t let that discourage you. Neither access point represents a major hike. Just make sure to wear a sensible pair of shoes and pack your water bottle and sunscreen.

Park hours are from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., so there is plenty of time to get out and explore.

Mount Bonnell offers a great weekend destination. However, if you wish to enjoy beautiful lake views from the comfort of your own home, then consider giving us a call. We’re a builder on Lake Travis that can help you design a custom home with a luxurious outdoor living space that features peaceful views of the water.

For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

With that in mind, three of the most important factors in choosing your builder are:

1)    The builder’s track record for managing funds. Has the builder ever been bankrupt, leaving clients and vendors in financial distress? This is not necessarily a result of tough economic times. It more often is an indicator that the builder lacks the organization and discipline to manage the funds for several complex building projects.

2)   The builder’s experience. Does your builder understand, through practical experience, the best practices of all aspects of homebuilding? When managing subcontractors, does your builder understand the shortcuts that they may try to take to save materials and time – jeopardizing the quality of your home? There is no substitute for experience.

3)   The builder’s processes. Has the builder developed processes for building new homes in Austin that make the experience both organized and enjoyable for you? Some builders have copied our processes and some have even given them fancy names, but nothing can replace the real-life experience from which those processes were created. The underlying systems that support the process are not so easy to duplicate.

At Sterling, we welcome the tough questions that have to be asked when choosing your builder. So do your homework. Don’t be fooled by fancy marketing pitches. Ask the hard questions up-front. The custom homebuilding experience can be fun and rewarding when you take the time to choose the right builder. For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

By contrast, in a Fixed Price scenario, all the specifications and pricing for your home are worked out in advance. As a result, the buyer gains a comprehensive understanding of the budget. Delivering a Fixed Price does require more time up-front to identify the materials and finishes. The biggest drawback has always been the inordinate amount of time it took for the builder to obtain bids from suppliers and subcontractors. Sterling has solved this problem by developing a proprietary Specifications and Pricing module that allows us to front-load material and labor costs. This enables us to produce a Fixed Price in a matter of a few days, rather than weeks or months.

Once the price is determined, the builder assumes all the risk of the fluctuating material costs. Thus, the builder is quite willing to flex his purchasing power and hold the suppliers and subcontractors to their bids.

From a builders’ perspective, Fixed Price building is much more difficult to manage. It requires the luxury home builder to be more organized and analytical in running the business. However, when the system is applied by seasoned professionals – the bottom line benefit is that the client is protected from the instability and uncertainty of rising material and labor costs.

For more than 20 years, Sterling Custom Homes has provided the advantages of Fixed Cost building to its clients, producing the highest quality and best value in the custom home building industry. For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website or call Gary Grambley at 512-263-2214.

#5… The Casita – This popular space is a Guest Room on the main level of the house that is accessed from an outside entrance. It can be incorporated into a beautiful courtyard or situated near the swimming pool with a view of the Lake. We have incorporated Casita’s into many custom homes over the last five years.

#4 … The Combination Media Room/Game Room – This versatile space was born of the desire to have more public, social access to a large, main viewing screen. Opening up the Media Room to the Game Room has created a fresh new way to entertain for our clients. In many applications we have included a heavy theater curtain that can close the Media Room off from the Game Room when the true theater experience is desired.

#3 … The Outdoor Living Space – This area has become more important to our clients as they create an area to relax and/or entertain outside of the home. The Outdoor Living Area has become more spacious with nicer finishes and more substantial furniture. With misters for cooling and heaters for heating, it’s viable year-round.

#2 … The Disappearing Glass Wall – This feature has grown in popularity since we introduced it to the Austin market in 2004. An interlocking glass door system that pockets into the wall, this feature creates seamless flow from inside the home to an inviting Outdoor Living Area. It always frames a magnificent view and has plenty of WOW factor! We have installed more than 30 of these systems and continue to include them in our most recent designs.

#1 … The Outdoor Shower – This feature gets top billing because it is the most recent addition to our custom home designs. We are currently building two homes with this unique feature. Usually designed to be accessed from inside the master shower through a commercial grade, waterproofed door, the outdoor shower has become popular based on experiences our clients had while vacationing at beautiful, high-end resorts.

As luxury home builders, we’d love to incorporate your unique ideas into a custom home that your family will cherish for years to come. To learn more about our award-winning quality and unmatched customer service, please call Gary Grambley at 512-263-2214.

For $10, you’ll enjoy a picnic boxed lunch selection including chicken salad spinach wrap or turkey sandwich on artisan wheat bread served with fresh gourmet potato chips, pickle spear and decadent cheesecake brownie for dessert.

Reservations are required to enjoy a day soaking up the sun in the picturesque surroundings of Fall Creek Vineyards. Call the Winery at 325-379-5361 to reserve your spot. For more information, visit the Fall Creek Vineyards website.

Do you like the idea of outdoor living this spring? Sterling Custom Homes, a new homes builder in Austin, designs homes with unique outdoor living spaces. Currently, we have a rare opportunity to purchase a completed home at Escavera at Flintrock Falls. The fantastic one-story home offers unique styling that features contemporary flair and a large outdoor covered living are that boasts breathtaking golf course views.

For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

Escavera at Flintrock Falls

Buyers who are looking for Austin custom homes with amazing golf course views, exclusivity and luxury in the Lakeway area should visit the private golf course community, Escavera at Flintrock Falls.

Escavera at Flintrock Falls is a quiet enclave of only 20 estate-sized lots. The focal point of the community is the prestigious Jack Nicklaus designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course. Although most buyers must wait until home construction is completed to move into this exclusive community, luxury home builder Sterling Custom Homes is offering a rare opportunity to purchase a completed home at Escavera at Flintrock Falls.

This fantastic one-story home spans 3,905 square feet and offers buyers four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a three car garage. You’ll enjoy hours of entertaining in the home with styling that features contemporary flair and a large outdoor covered living area that showcases breathtaking golf course views. One of the bedrooms is a Guest Casita, a popular feature for our custom home clients over the years. View the virtual tour to gain an appreciation for the quality, elegance and affordability of this golf course gem.

For more information about this home or to schedule a private tour, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website or call Gary Grambley at 512-263-2214.

Nothing creates the seamless flow from inside to outside like a 20’ disappearing glass wall! In 2004, Sterling Custom Homes introduced this innovative concept to the Austin area in a Showcase Home built in Flintrock Falls. Since then we have installed more than 30 disappearing glass walls in the Austin custom homes that we design and build for our clients.

Pocketing into a wall cavity, these glass sliding doors are quite dramatic. Even when closed, the view through the expansive glass is truly impressive. When installed in a home this door system typically opens up to a large, covered outdoor living space. Toss in a lake or Hill Country view and you have one of the most impressive features imaginable!

The disappearing glass wall is the perfect addition to a custom home; especially for those who enjoy entertaining family and friends. This design creates an open flow, where guests can mingle comfortably both inside and outside.

Lake Travis custom homes builder Sterling Custom Homes has mastered the technical aspects of designing and installing this type of system, insuring that the doors remain as functional as they are appealing.

To learn more about how we can design your home around this magnificent feature, call Gary Grambley at 512-263-2214 or visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.