The Lake LBJ Real Estate blog

Property Tax Rates on Lake LBJ

Posted by on 2-02-13 in Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Lake LBJ Real Estate, Sunrise Beach | Comments Off on Property Tax Rates on Lake LBJ

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When purchasing a waterfront home on Lake LBJ it is very important to understand your property tax rates as this can seriously affect the holding cost of your Lake LBJ real estate. The tax rate varies significantly from area to area and these variations can be a good amount of money:
Below are the tax rates for the major areas on the lake:
Granite Shoals: 2.13%
Sunrise Beach: 1.64
Highland Haven: 1.76%
Horseshoe Bay : 1.75%
When buying Lake LBJ real estate it is also important o consider the differences in new construction vs. older homes. New construction is typically taxed at a much higher tax basis in comparison to an older home of the same sq. footage. It could be advantageous to remodel an older structure to keep your tax basis down. There are some very good opportunities with Granite Shoals real estate and Sunrise Beach real estate to buy older homes with very nice waterfront. Remember the scarce resource is the waterfront and the land so the house can always be modified, or even rebuilt down the road.
If you have any questions about this information or for assistance with your Lake LBJ home search, contact me today at (512) 786-1515

Good Opportunity under 400k

Posted by on 2-02-13 in Lake LBJ Real Estate, Sunrise Beach | Comments Off on Good Opportunity under 400k

If you are in the market for Lake LBJ real estate or Sunrise Beach real estate, check out 411 Circle Drive is an excellent opportunity that I think could be purchased for under 400k. This property sits on a .42 acre lot with 100 feet of waterfront, at the mouth of channel just off the main body on Lake LBJ. The property has beautiful views and a nice sized yard and boat house.

The interior of the property needs a remodel but with a very open layout, open kitchen and master down this property could easily be made into a very fine waterfront property on Lake LBJ. The property has popcorn ceilings and is kept very dark by the owner.

Just removing the owner’s stuff from the property would make all the difference in the world and would increase the value by 25k instantly. The property is listed for 420k but I imagine that it could easily be bought for under 300k.

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The pictures don’t do this one justice; but thats what creates the opportunity! Call me if you want more information on this property or other waterfront homes on Lake LBJ.1

 

What Constant Level Means

Posted by on 2-02-13 in Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on What Constant Level Means

I was sent this video today that I had to share showing the water levels on Lake Travis. One cannot help but cringe when they see how much the water levels have come down and how much dry land is exposed. Lake LBJ real estate has never looked so good!

If you are considering the purchase of Lake LBJ real estate the value has never been more clear. As a constant level lake, Lake LBJ has become increasingly valuable and real estate prices are on the rise.

If you would like more information about Lake LBJ real estate or for assistance with your Lake LBJ Home Search, contact me at (512) 786-1515

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lake LBJ real estate opportunity

Posted by on 2-02-13 in Granite Shoals, Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on Lake LBJ real estate opportunity

i-cSFBVHK-M1524 Hill Top in Granite Shoals is coming back on the market, exclusively marketed by The Carvajal Group and Eric Carvajal.

This property was originally listed at $1,200,000 in February of 2012 in the Highland Lakes MLS. The property was eventually reduced to $989,000 but the property did not sell. The Carvajal Group is bringing this property to the market at a very aggressive price of $699,00 which in my opinion is the best waterfront deal available on Lake LBJ.

This property has 427 ft. of open cove waterfront and 2.1 acres of property with mature trees, a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home and a newly constructed concrete and steel, two boat slip boat house with electric lift. This property is actually plotted as 2 separate lots however their is a septic tank that crosses over the two properties, which would have to be handled before the properties could be sold separately. The home needs some updating but I believe has a usable structure that can be improved to build a dream home on Lake LBJ.

If you would like to schedule a private showing of this magnificent piece of Lake LBJ real estate at 1524 Hill Top, please contact me at (512) 786-1515.

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Lake LBJ Real Estate 2012 Year End Statistics are in!

Posted by on 1-01-13 in Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Kingsland, Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on Lake LBJ Real Estate 2012 Year End Statistics are in!

The statistics for Lake LBJ real estate for the year of 2012 are in. As you will see there was quite a bit of activity on Lake LBJ. With interest rates low and the incentive to sell property prior to the end of 2012 to avoid higher capital gains taxes really helped to boost sales of waterfront homes on Lake LBJ.

There are some great deals out there in areas like Granite Shoals, Sunrise Beach, Highland Haven, and Kingsland for the under $1 Million dollar buyer and also some very nice opportunities in Horseshoe Bay and Applehead Island for the big money buyers.

 

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If you are looking at waterfront homes on Lake LBJ contact me today at (512) 786-1515 and let Lake LBJ’s top broker find your dream home.

Excited for 2013

Posted by on 1-01-13 in Everything Else | Comments Off on Excited for 2013

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With 2013 upon us, its time for The Carvajal Group to take the real estate game at Lake LBJ to then next level. We are very excited about the New Year and even more excited about some new tools and marketing strategies we will be using to sell more Lake LBJ Real Estate.

We believe that we must always be improving our skills and refining our services for the clients we represent. Our waterfront buyers on Lake LBJ look for us to provide accurate and up to date industry information and market knowledge. They expect us to have innovative technology and infrastructure to handle our clients needs at the highest level. They need our passion for Lake LBJ real estate to be burning like never before.

There is a lot to celebrate from 2012 but we are more focused on how we can sell more Lake LBJ real estate in 2013. Raise your glass and toast to the new year!

If you need assistance with your Lake LBJ home search or to learn more about our innovative marketing strategy, contact me today at (512) 786-1515

Your Address. Our Passion!

 

Your “Lake LBJ” Address. Our Passion!

Posted by on 1-01-13 in Lake LBJ Real Estate, Resources | Comments Off on Your “Lake LBJ” Address. Our Passion!

“Your Address. Our Passion!” is our motto and it best defines the attitude we have for Lake LBJ real estate. As the owner of The Carvajal Group, I absolutely love my job and the people I help to buy or sell their dream home on Lake LBJ.

As Lake LBJ’s top broker we do things different than our competition. We are constantly seeking out ways to better represent our clients and increase our exposure to buyers and sellers of Lake LBJ waterfront property.

Below is our latest full page ad which will run in the February issue of Austin Fit Magazine. The issue is about passion. We thought this was a very appropriate issue for us to release this ad.

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If you are in the market for Lake LBJ real estate or are interested in more information about waterfront property on Lake LBJ, contact me today at (512) 786 – 1515 and let me share our passion for Lake LBJ real estate with you.

A Foggy View of Granite Shoals

Posted by on 1-01-13 in Granite Shoals, Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on A Foggy View of Granite Shoals

This shot was taken yesterday, 1/12/2012, in Granite Shoals of Lake LBJ. I was out showing Granite Shoals real estate in this weather and managed to write two contracts for buyers I was representing. The weather was grim but even with this crazy amount of fog, Granite Shoals real estate has never looked so pretty.

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If you are considering the purchase of Granite Shoals real estate or waterfront property on Lake LBJ, contact me today at (512) 786-1515. You need an agent that knows the lake. I live and breath Lake LBJ real estate.

Two waterfront deals in Sunrise Beach

Posted by on 1-01-13 in Sunrise Beach | Comments Off on Two waterfront deals in Sunrise Beach

If you are looking for Sunrise Beach real estate, check out these two deals that have incredible potential.

609 S. Beach is a wonderful, wide open waterfront home, in Sunrise Beach just before the mouth of the river in Kingsland. The property is a 3 bed 2 full bath, 1804 sq ft home situated on approximately .33 acres with 75 feet of waterfront. The owner of the property purchased the property a few months back and then found a home he likes better that he has purchased. He installed a brand new metal boat house with electric lift and a two unit jet ski ramp. The property has been on the market for 35 days and is listed at 695.

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The second property, 307 Deer, is also a top pick in my opinion. This property is 2456 sq. ft, built in 1968 with 150 feet of cover waterfront, facing east. The home is a 3 bed, 3 full bath with a 2 car garage and sits on a .35 acre lot. There is a beautiful, very old oak tree, in the middle of the property providing awesome shade in the hot summer months. This property has an older boat dock with an electric lift and will need some remodel but when completed it would make a fine lakefront escape.

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Sunrise Beach has one of the lowest property tax rates on Lake LBJ.

If you have any questions about any of these properties or for more information on Sunrise Beach Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515

The Opportunity is Here!

Posted by on 1-01-13 in Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Market Update, Sunrise Beach | Comments Off on The Opportunity is Here!

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The opportunity to purchase Lake LBJ real estate is here, right now! If you wait, you will still be able to buy a nice waterfront home on Lake LBJ but it will cost you more.

After a few discussions with local mortgage brokers it is the consensus that interest rates will rise about 1 full point by the end of 2013. This means that the cost of financing real estate will go up as we move through the year. With interest rates already bottoming out in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2012, this rate increase is expected.

During the winter months, waterfront transactions on Lake LBJ slow down with the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years) and with the cold weather making a lake house seem unnecessary. Seller’s that have been listed for a while saw a slow down in showing activity which can create a feeling of desperation. Now that we have made it through the election and the fiscal cliff scare buyers are regaining their confidence and will start investing at an increasing rate.

There are some wonderful opportunities out on Lake LBJ and if you are even thinking about purchasing I recommend moving now. The opportunity to buy Lake LBJ real estate will not be this good for a very long time, if ever.

There are some wonderful properties in areas like Granite Shoals, Sunrise Beach, and Highland Haven that only need a small amount of work to make them a real Lake LBJ gem.

Contact me today if you would like more information on Lake LBJ real estate or for assistance with your Lake LBJ real estate search.