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That Time of the Year!

Posted by on 4-04-14 in Apple Head Island, Blue Lake Estates, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Kingsland, Lake LBJ Real Estate, Marble Falls, Sunrise Beach | Comments Off on That Time of the Year!

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That’s right! It is that time of the year my friends when everyone and their grandma are out and about looking for Lake LBJ Real Estate. Because of its proximity to Austin and San Antonio, the new Scott and White hospital being built in Marble Falls and the beautiful Texas weather, all eyes are on Lake LBJ Real Estate!

Inventory is pretty low but there are still some great deals to be had on waterfront property on Lake LBJ. If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing a waterfront home on Lake LBJ, give me a call. We now have offices in Blue Lake Estates and Sunrise Beach to better serve our clients. We also have some very good off-market, pocket and preMLS waterfront listings that will be coming online soon.

Whether you are interested in Granite Shoals, Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, Highland Haven or Apple Head Island we have you covered! Give me a call today and let me show you “ins” and “outs” of Lake LBJ Real Estate.

 

Eric Carvajal

(512) 786-1515

Big Margins For Those Who Build

Posted by on 3-03-14 in Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on Big Margins For Those Who Build

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The majority of the buyers I work with, looking for Lake LBJ real estate, are looking for the a house that is ready to go. Lake LBJ Buyers want move in ready, often times because they get excited about the idea of having a home on Lake LBJ and want instant gratification. Because of this simple fact, waterfront lots on Lake LBJ typically take longer to sell and thus can often be purchased at very attractive prices.

On Lake LBJ you have homes of all values, even a most recent home rumored to cost upwards of $12 million just to build. With so many high dollar properties and premium paid for ready-to-go homes, the opportunity to buy a waterfront lot and build has never been so perfect. Even with the rising costs of construction, there is money to be made for those willing to build but more importantly the opportunity to own a one of a kind property on great water, with the home of your dreams.

For those willing to wait, there are huge margins for those willing to build. If you would like more information on waterfront lots on Lake LBJ contact me today at (512) 786-1515

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PreMLS Waterfront Cabin in Sunrise Beach

Posted by on 3-03-14 in Lake LBJ Real Estate, Sunrise Beach | Comments Off on PreMLS Waterfront Cabin in Sunrise Beach

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If you are in the market for Sunrise Beach real estate, look no further then this perfect waterfront cabin on Lake LBJ. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin sits on a beautiful lot with 75 feet of perfect water. The home has a boat house with electric lift, sprinkler system and a small sand pit which makes for a perfect waterfront retreat. The property has a perfect yard, not to big but allowing for the perfect amount of space to layout. The open floor plan of the cabin provides breathtaking, panoramic views of Lake LBJ with full windows on two sides.

Contact me for price and for more information on Sunrise Beach real estate on Lake LBJ at (512) 786-1515

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Finding Listings When Inventory is Low

Posted by on 3-03-14 in Blue Lake Estates, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Kingsland, Lake LBJ Real Estate, Sunrise Beach | Comments Off on Finding Listings When Inventory is Low

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Searching for Lake LBJ real estate can be a huge challenge, especially in current market conditions. Low inventory levels and high demand have made the real estate market at Lake LBJ a tough one to navigate.

Working with a real estate expert that knows the area, and more importantly has relationships with local property owners and brokers is critical to finding the right property. The Carvajal Group has access to many off-market, pocket and preMLS listings that most agents and brokers cannot find you. What is listed in MLS or online may be only a fraction of what is actually out there and available.

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More importantly, The Carvajal Group, goes far above the call of duty by knocking on doors and using direct mail to contact owners about the possibility of selling their waterfront home on Lake LBJ. This strategy has proven very successful and we have been able to get, for our clients, the homes they wanted even when they were not listed.

If you are searching for Lake LBJ real estate and want to work with an active Broker that has access to good waterfront inventory, contact me today at (512) 786-1515.

Highland Haven with 333 ft of Waterfront

Posted by on 12-12-13 in Highland Haven, Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on Highland Haven with 333 ft of Waterfront

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117 Robin Rd. is situated in one of the most sought after neighborhoods on Lake LBJ, Highland Haven. With +/-333.8 linear feet of beautiful waterfront which creates a perfect peninsula for year around Lake LBJ enjoyment. The property is full of very mature trees and has an existing 2,909 sq. ft. home built in 1970. The property also has a separate enclosed swimming pool with hot tub. The main house is a 3 bed, 2 bath home with a large living room with fireplace plus family room with fireplace and bonus room. There is also an enclosed sun room. The entire lot has a retaining wall in place in very good condition and two existing boat houses with slips and electric lifts. The home has has great bones for a remodel or can easily be leveled for a dream build. The price of this property $665,000 and the owners are very motivated to sell the home quickly.

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If you are looking for waterfront homes in Highland Haven or for assistance with Lake LBJ Real Estate contact me at (830) 265-0113

 

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LBJLots.com is Live!

Posted by on 12-12-13 in Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on LBJLots.com is Live!

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We are very excited to announce our newest resource for Lake LBJ Real Estate buyers and sellers, LBJLots.com. This powerful web tool is the first ever web search for Lake LBJ Waterfront Lots. Finding the right waterfront lot on Lake LBJ to build your dream home on can be challenging. Our powerful search engine allows users to search lots by area and waterfront type and offers large pictures of each property.

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If you are looking for a waterfront lot on Lake LBJ be sure to check out LBJLots.com!

Lake LBJ Lot Priced Below Market -$300k

Posted by on 11-11-13 in Granite Shoals, Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on Lake LBJ Lot Priced Below Market -$300k

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Lots 500 E and 500 F on Hill Top are being combined into 1 lot which will contain over 110 feet of perfect Lake LBJ waterfront. This lot was illegally platted as two lots, each with 55 feet of waterfront. However, at the time of the re-plat, these lots were never submitted for LCRA approval. LCRA approval is needed because of the requirement for septic on these properties which is regulated by the LCRA. We have spoken with the LCRA and the process to combined these lots as one is already in the works and is a fairly simple process.

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This lot, once re-platted, will be just over 1 acre in size. You will see from the pictures that this is a granite rock. The property is actually part of a granite mountain and as you will see from the picture, the neighboring development is built on the same granite mountain. This gives a good picture of what the final product could be. These neighboring properties are all worth over $1 million with the most recent sale at $1,420,000.

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This property sits in a very nice cove with beautiful views of Lake LBJ. Directly across Lake LBJ, there is a Peninsula and if you look closely you can actually see the water on the other side of this Peninsula. Views like this on Lake LBJ are very hard to find!

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The asking price for this property is $300,000. If you are interested in taking a look or for more information regarding Lake LBJ Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515

 

 

 

 

The Perfect Gift

Posted by on 11-11-13 in Blue Lake Estates, Lake LBJ Real Estate | Comments Off on The Perfect Gift

This Holiday Season, rather than spending money on thoughtless gifts for your family, why not make an investment in Lake LBJ Real Estate that your family will enjoy and love and that doubles as a great investment in waterfront property.

Lake LBJ is known as one of Texas’ best kept secrets and proximity to major cities such as Austin and San Antonio make it very accessible and a desired location for many second home owners. Drought conditions are a great reminder as to why constant level matters. Marble Falls will also be home to a brand new Scott and White hospital at the corner of 281 and HWY 71 scheduled to open in 2014. This new convenience to the city will also attract more medical providers to the area to better serve the community.

Owning a waterfront home on Lake LBJ is a great place for your family to gather. As the kids grow older it will become harder and harder to get them home but a Lake LBJ waterfront home is always a nice little carrot to keep the family close.

This Holiday season make an investment in Lake LBJ real estate that will change your life forever.

3706 Pack Saddle Drive

4 bedrooms/4 baths, 3456 Sq. Ft.

108 Waterfront Front Feet

$1,950,000

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262 E. Lakeshore

3 bedrooms/2 baths,

75 Waterfront Feet

$555,000

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To schedule a private showing of this property or for more information on Lake LBJ Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515.

Remodeled Lake House in Sunrise Beach – $550,000 (Pre-MLS)

Posted by on 10-10-13 in Everything Else | Comments Off on Remodeled Lake House in Sunrise Beach – $550,000 (Pre-MLS)

262 E. Lakeshore is the perfect, family style lake house in the heart of Sunrise Beach in Llano county. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has a large study, or essentially a 3rd bedroom to house the whole family and even those friendly guests.

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The current owner of the property took the home down to the studs and created a new home home including kitchen, bathrooms and flooring. The home was originally built in 1965 and the remodel took place in 2009. Below is a complete list of everything that was redone in the home during the remodel:

  • All Framing, including ceiling
  • All electrical
  • All plumbing
  • All plumbing fixtures
  • All electrical fixtures
  • All Walls
  • All Doors
  • All new Pella Windows & Glass Door
  • Air Conditioner (inside unit)
  • Hot Water Heater (Flash)
  • Roof
  • Chimney – rebuilt and enclosed to house electrical and cable
  • Septic
  • Sprinkler system (updated entire system last year to fulfill LCRA watering standards)
  • Outside Hose bibs & Shower
  • Entire back Deck (facing the Lake)
  • Split Rail Fence

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This newly updated lake house is situated on a nearly 1/2 acre beautiful lot with plenty of mature trees and 75 feet of great, large cove waterfront. On the lakeside of the house the owners built a beautiful cedar porch which adds an abundance of outdoor living space and offering lakeside lifestyle to this home. As you move down towards the water, there is also a delightful covered patio with wooden swing and outdoor seating offering a beautiful view to the lake and a perfect place to relax by the water.

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This home has a large boat house which includes a boat slip, with a newly installed hydraulic lift and and overhead deck offering more area for sun bathing and taking in the beautiful views of Lake LBJ. The large yard is full of plush St Augustine grass, fully sprinkled from Lake LBJ allowing it to stay green and healthy all year around.

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Another positive note to mention about this home is the Llano county property tax rate. This home is taxed at a rate of 1.66%, far lower than other areas on the lake which means lower holding costs. Sunrise Beach is located about 55 minutes from Austin and 1 hour and 15 minutes from San Antonio which also plays into its investment value.

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If you are looking for a fine Lake LBJ real estate investment and a superb value on the beautiful constant level lake, look no further. This property is aggressively priced and we expect it to move quickly. To schedule a private showing for more information on Lake LBJ Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515

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Marble Falls Lake Fest

Posted by on 8-08-13 in Lake LBJ Real Estate, Marble Falls | Comments Off on Marble Falls Lake Fest

imageFor those of you that have never been to Marble Falls Lake Fest you have to check it out. This action packed weekend features some very fast boats racing on the water for a weekend event, just minutes from Lake LBJ. Beginning on August 9th and running until August 11th there will be plenty of fun for the entire family. Here is a link to more information

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This event is great for the local economy and in my opinion good for values of Lake LBJ Real Estate. The event brings money to the local economy, creates jobs and brings people to the Marble Falls area. When people come to Marble Falls and eat at places like the Blue Bonnet Cafe they tend to inquire about Lake LBJ real estate.

Lake LBJ is one of the hottest real estate markets in Texas and prices are slowly climbing as inventory drops and more and more people purchase waterfront homes on Lake LBJ. If you are interested in learning more about Lake LBJ real estate or for more information on the Marble Falls Lake Fest, contact me at (512) 786-1515