I'm an Austin, Texas, Realtor. I enjoy finding homes, yes homes, for those who are interested in the Sensational Life Style that Austin offers. We have a thriving arts community, web and tech based community, centralized shopping, live music and rolling hills. I am a musician, an executive and LGBT welcoming and friendly. Relo experienced. Welcome, y'all!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Professionally Sensational Style
Professionally Sensational Style that provides that Texas at home feeling.
This lovely home says, "Come on in..."
This lovely home says, "Come on in..."
This Custom Home Awaits...
Sensational Style.
Decorative and unique Wrought Iron for a Sensational entry.
This stairway captivates with custom moldings.
A cooks kitchen with Sensational Style.
The kitchen and fireplaced family area overlook the hills.
Wake with and relax in... true Texas style.
Nestled in with panoramic views, these
windows light the soul
and provide calm for the spirit... a
home for the heart that shares a warming hearth.
A view from below to above.
It's all in the Sensational details.
Privacy that inspires relaxation.
The pool's edge fades into sunset overlooking the hills of Texas.
A home heals the heart, restores the soul and provides a place for generations to gather.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Beverly Henson, Austin Realtor
Greetings from Austin, Texas. Allow me to introduce myself; I am Beverly Henson, a Native Texan and Austin Realtor. So many people are concerned about the real estate market and the economy. During times like this you can really make good investments in your own future... buy smart and think ahead.
Sensational Austin is booming! Sensational car giant General Motors announced recent plans to hire 500 people for a new Information Technology Innovation Center in Austin, and Tableau Software of Seattle has opened an Austin office and is hosting an open house. The company, which creates business intelligence software, is hiring developers, sales and operations employees for its professional services practice based in Austin. It expects to hire more than 150 employees locally.
Google is opening shop in the Sensational downtown Austin historical area. This is great news for downtown Austin in many ways, not the least of which is the Sensational buzz created by Google’s move. Google brings with it a certain degree of technology expansion that will surely attract even more high tech companies to the Sensational downtown Austin.
Please feel free to email me at sensationalaustinliving@gmail.com or call me at 512-694-0000 and we can discuss your needs.
Welcome to Austin, my home!
6 Sensationally Simple Steps to home buying.
Are you ready
to buy a home? And tips for home shopping.
NOW IS THE TIME
Why pay rent when you can own? Some rents
are higher than a mortgage payment and you aren’t building equity. Traditionally
your home is a type of savings account; it is the single biggest investment you
will make.
When you get ready to start looking
at homes get a Realtor you have a good fit with. Your Realtor should understand
that you are looking for a home… not house, but a home, a place you can nest within
and call your own.
2) Get Pre-approved.
Know what you can comfortably spend.
Get pre-approved for a mortgage and figure your payment out on your net pay… your
take home pay, not your gross pay. This is what you have in your pocket; it is
the actual take-home amount you have to live on. Think practically and with
common-sense. Usually approvals are done on gross pay, but translate that into your
net pay. Know what you can reasonably spend.
3) You hear about various types of
funding and payment: cash or mortgages; which is better?
Let me share with you; money is
money, and a closing is a closing. You know your needs and this is about you
working comfortably within those needs. In the end money is transferred and the
keys are turned over to the buyer. How you fund your home is up to you.
4) Look at houses to find a home.
If you don’t like something when you
pull up to it… that says a lot, because you'll be going home there each
day. Trust your feelings. You know what you like, and you know what you want. Finding a home is an
organic process and you will know it when you see it and then walk into it.
5) Is this the one… is this your home?
When you think of the criteria for a
home you have to think about your needs. Not so much your wants… you can adjust
those. But what is it you actually need. If you have younger children, do you
need to consider school districts? Does the commute to work matter? How close to your neighbors do you want to
be?
Does the layout of the house fit how
you and your family flow and live?
Do you get that feeling when you
walk into it?
6) Making the offer.
This is your process. My part of the
process is to represent you. If you are a buyer, it is to submit your offer, whatever that may be. Think about what you
have to spend, and what you are willing to spend. How badly do you want this
home and what does that mean to you? When you make your offer think about your
bottom line… the rest is up to the seller. They will simply take the offer,
counter the offer, or refuse the offer. It is all a process and any starting
point is a starting point. So, just begin the process.
Make sure you figure out your
contingencies like: the home inspection, the closing date, and any other things
you need to take into consideration. GET insurance and plan ahead.
This is YOUR process and it should
be an easy and enjoyable one.
Gay-Friendly Sensational Austin
If you like Texas style living, then Austin is the place for
you. Austin is a unique gem within the Texan landscape. It is liberal,
gay-friendly and the most progressive city within our great state. Houston has
the Montrose district which is the ‘gay friendly’ district; in Austin, our entire
city is gay-friendly.
Sensational Downtown Austin provides great chic loft and condo living.
If you are looking for the ultimate Sensational Austin Living space with
dining, the arts and shopping, just steps from your door, then this is the area
to begin your search in.
Sensational Hyde Park is near the University; it is alive and buzzing
with coffee shops, students, charming homes and creative energies.
Sensational Westlake and Rollingwood offer a fusion of luxury living and
established homes that are progressive and commutable to downtown Austin.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sensational Pure Austin Style
Sensational Style is about living well and living within
your means. Style comes down to your personal statement and design… it is about what
works for you. Sensationally great style can be found within any price range; from a $100,000 home to
a $900,000 home. It is not about the money you spend, but moreso about the look
that reflects your lifestyle.
The same qualities that are found within these image
statements can be found within your home. The placement of a wall hanging, the
arrangement of furniture and the tidiness of the kitchen can all be fine-tuned
to your lifestyle and your needs.
It really doesn’t matter if it’s your favorite recliner or
your favorite burgundy-red sofa, what matters is that it reflects the comfort
you need within your life, so you can call your living space – home.
Take inspiration from where you can get it and then apply it
to your life.
Sensational Quality
Sensational Quality is about choosing the best you can
comfortably afford and taking the time to do it right and doing it once. 'The best' is not about the most expensive or the most costly... it has to do with quality; how well something is made, how well is it constructed and does it fit your standard of living. It is about what you can do within your budget that makes you happy that
matters most.
Quality of life has to do with living your life in a harmonious
way. It means finding balance within your life and how you live. Everyone needs
a personal space. Your home is that which provides you with a sense of comfort and
nurturement, peace and contentment, and calm. Your home is that special retreat
that restores you. It is the place you want to return to after a day
of work. Take the time to create your personal retreat in your way… make your
own statement.
Sensational Zen
Sensational Zen is about calm. It is about letting your mind
and eye… the visual aspect of your aesthetic and personal taste relax and
decompress. Within each home there should be a place where you can decompress
from the day’s hectic schedule and pace. It can be calming to have dim soothing
lighting, a tranquil fountain or koi-pond, or perhaps wind chimes above your
patio that catch the breeze.
Think about your Zen moment. Think about what it is that brings you a
sense of calm and then try to incorporate that within your home. Oftentimes a
few moments of peace and calm can re-center you and restore your smile and
brighten your outlook.
Sensational Indulgences
Sensational Indulgences are those delicious things that make
you feel guilty and yet rewarded. A luxurious faux fur throw, an accent of
marble or some hand crafted features can turn a home into something decadently wonderful.
Many people forget to personalize their home and make it their
own. This is your world and your home. Take the time to find those accent
pieces and overall themes that transfer a house into a home. Explore your local artisan group and find a
crafter or artist that can enhance features of your home. Take your favorite memories of Europe and redo
your flooring with rich chestnut wood, Italian tile, carrera marble or faux paint your walls. Give your home your
own imprint.
Sensational Spaces
Sensational Spaces stimulate the soul and creative mind. For
some a Sensational Space may be cozy and small, familiar and welcoming, and for
others it may mean open space. Your living space should reflect your usage
patterns and the flow of your family lifestyle.
A Sensational Space should fit your life. It should have a musical
flow of ease and sustainability. The space you live in should offer you a sense
of sanctuary; it should feed the soul and warm the heart.
Sensational Life Styles
Sensational Life Styles means... living well! Your home should
represent the greatest joys and special moments within your life. A lifestyle
is about how you live… how you celebrate the moments of your day, your family
and your history. A lifestyle tells your personal story.
Indulge yourself and live well. This may mean curling up
with your cat in an arm-chair by the fireplace while you read your favorite
magazine. Or it may mean watching your children play in the pool while they
laugh and enjoy the warmth of the day. For some it may mean having fabulous parties
and entertaining. A Sensational Lifestyle is about you living your life in a
way that is right for you… and doing it with joy, happiness and personal flair!
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