If you are in the market for an amazing property on Lake LBJ I have a new off-market listing that I believe you will love.  Check out this contemporary farm house located on Open Water in highly sought Blue Lake Estates. This fine piece of Lake LBJ Real Estate is everything you could ever dream up and more and checks all the boxes when it comes to Lake home.  This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home offers an open floor plan with awesome indoor and outdoor living space which includes both an indoor and outdoor fireplace, sliding glass doors out to the brilliant screened porch, white and bright kitchen plus outdoor kitchen overlooking the yard and high ceilings for a luxurious yet cozy feel. 2 bedrooms on the main floor, both with en suite bathrooms and two guest bedrooms on the second floor also with their own bathrooms.

The yard is amazing, flat and lush with good trees, ample room for a pool and a gentle slope down to the gorgeous waterfront and newly constructed steel dock.

If you are in the market for something special in the location that everyone wants look no further. This one is move in ready with the opportunity to purchase fully furnished. Talk about a great piece of Lake LBJ Real Estate

We are super excited to announce our recent closing of 404 Riverside in Kingsland, Texas on Lake LBJ.  This 4 bedroom, 3 bath Lake LBJ getaway on a great, east-facing lot on the Colorado Arm was fully renovated and offered a bonus space below with an additional half bath which served as a secondary living space.  The two-story boat dock was recently re-painted and offered a covered rooftop deck.  This awesome waterfront home on Lake LBJ was sold fully furnished and included a few Jet Skis as an added bonus.

This property was listed at the beginning of the year and took a little time to sell however you should know that we had various offers that came in but were below what the seller was willing to accept.  We advised the seller to hold out for the right offer, knowing that the property was special and unique and that it was only a matter of time before the right buyer would pay a fair price.  I am excited to report that our strategy worked and the seller got the price he was looking for.  The buyers also purchased themselves a wonderful Lake House on Lake LBJ that will provide many great memories for years to come.  If you are looking to buy or sell Lake LBJ Real Estate consider engaging my team.  Not only do we sell the BEST properties on Lake LBJ but I also live on the lake and put my money where my mouth us.  Give me a call at (512) 786-1515 if we can be of assistance.  I hope to hear from you!

Spring Break is officially here and anyone that has been following the Lake LBJ Real Estate market knows that inventory is limited.  If you are in the market for a waterfront home on Lake LBJ then you better be ready when the right deal hits the market.  As you know, Texas has experienced unmatched growth in population over the past few years and waterfront property on Lake LBJ is fixed, and they aren’t making any more of it.  When good properties hit the market they are quickly scooped up making it very hard to acquire a waterfront home on Lake LBJ.

If you are considering the purchase of a piece of Lake LBJ Real Estate then you need to be prepared so that you can be ready when the right deal shows its face.  If you plan to finance your purchase I strongly recommend getting pre-approved in advance so no time is wasted.  If you need a recommendation for a good lender let me know and we will get you connected.  If you plan on paying cash, I recommend having a proof of funds available that can be presented with your offer.

Right now, it seems that a healthy entry point into the market is approx $600k for good water.  At that price it should be expected that some remodeling will be necessary.  You may find something slightly cheaper but anything that looks too good to be true probably is.  Remember that the waterfront is the scarce resource and I will always recommend getting the best piece of water your money can buy and worry about the house later.  Having reasonable expectations will help you make a quick decision in this very tight real estate market.

If you or someone you know is in the market for Lake LBJ Real Estate contact me today at (512) 786-1515.  I keep a close eye on the market and make my clients aware of good waterfront homes before they hit the market.  I know Lake LBJ like the back of my hand and can help you make a sound investment in waterfront real estate.

Consider yourself one of the first to know about our newest listing in Horseshoe Bay on Lake LBJ! 108 Starboard is a perfect example of a quality, ground-up remodel offering the perfect blend of comfort and luxury. This 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath waterfront home on Lake LBJ offers so much value with a perfect layout, excellent east-facing water, and the quality and condition you would expect from a new luxury waterfront home on Lake LBJ.

Built-in Bar

My favorite thing about 108 Starboard is the layout. This 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath is approximately 4250 sq. ft. and has a very open floor plan with first floor living, dining and gourmet kitchen all on the main level. This house would almost be a one story except for the second level, over-sized game room, complete with full bathroom, built in bar, wine room and waterfront balcony. If one desired, this room could easily be converted into a very nice bunk room or left alone for the perfect place to hang out with family and friends.

Game Room

My second favorite thing about 108 Starboard is the gourmet kitchen. Not only is this home decked out with top-of-the-line Kitchen-aid appliances but it also has an abundance of custom cabinetry, all with soft-close drawers and quality tile work as backsplash perfectly accented with under mount lighting. Included in this wonderful and spacious kitchen are, a gourmet gas cook top, double ovens, ice maker, built-in microwave, regular sink and secondary prep sink and a wine fridge. Finding a move-in ready waterfront home on LBJ with a chef’s dream kitchen is hard to come by.

Gourmet Kitchen

Lastly, 108 Starboard sits atop a perfectly east-facing waterfront lot in the heart of Horseshoe Bay with 85 ft of excellent waterfront. This home is equipped with a brand new, lakeside pool and spa, plus a newly built boat house with single stall lift. This low maintenance home offers excellent outdoor living space, perfect for year long enjoyment.

Lakeside Pool and Spa

If you are in the market for Horseshoe Bay real estate do not look past 108 Starboard. This is one of Lake LBJ’s finest waterfront homes and properties like this are hard to come by. Why remodel or make sacrifices when you can get the best of the best in the ideal location, in the heart of the Horseshoe Bay resort. For more information on Horseshoe Bay real estate or to schedule a private showing of 108 Starboard, contact me today at (512) 786-1515.

Perfect, East-facing waterfront

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.

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.

Eric Carvajal has established himself in Lake LBJ real estate as the lake’s top broker for many reasons.  When purchasing a waterfront home on Lake LBJ, you should expect a higher level of service and work with someone that has real market knowledge. You are making a large investment decision and you should expect more from your Lake LBJ real estate professional.

• We have created and developed the #1 Lake LBJ real estate search site that far surpasses anything that our competition is offering allowing our buyer’s to have the most accurate and up-to-date web experience possible.  If you google “Lake LBJ real estate” or “LBJ real estate” you will see who comes up.  This is not by chance!

• Different than most agents, Eric Carvajal lives and breaths Lake LBJ Real Estate.  Eric Carvajal does not just sell property at Lake LBJ; He owns waterfront home and is out on the water living and breathing the waterfront Lifestyle.  His experience, which began at a very young age, has allowed him valuable insight as to the ins and outs of owning waterfront property.  His clients leverage his experience and knowledge to minimize risk when purchasing Lake LBJ real estate.

• Eric Carvajal has access to off-market and pocket listings on Lake LBJ.  If you are looking for a unique property Eric Carvajal will hunt it down to help you buy your dream home on Lake LBJ.  We do not just see what is available in MLS but rather we know the owners on the water and can get you access to properties that other agents cannot.

• Eric Carvajal previews all listings on the lake so he has a good understanding of what is out there and available.  You won’t get bombarded by him with irrelevant listings that aren’t worth seeing but when he does send an email it is because he has found a good opportunity.  Be sure to check out his “Top Picks”.

If you are looking to purchase Lake LBJ real estate and want to work with Lake LBJ’s Top Broker, contact me today at (512) 786-1515

When buying a waterfront home on Lake LBJ it is critical that your Lake LBJ real estate professional ensures your square footage is what is being represented by the seller. It is not the real estate agent’s responsibility to actually measure as this is outside the scope of their work but your real estate appraiser should take measurements and compare it against what the taxing jurisdiction has listed.

I recently encountered an issue in which we discovered that my client’s home was 200 sq. ft. smaller than he believed and than was represented when he purchased the home. In this particular case the difference in value was approximately $30,000. This can be a significant difference and can materially affect the value of the property you are buying.

In areas such as Granite Shoals or Sunrise Beach where older homes exist there are often times added square footage that needs to be properly accounted for. When people make additions the square footage calculations can be off due to the fact that there is limited oversight and regulations governing construction in these areas. Many times you will see Lake LBJ waterfront homes built on stilts and the owner will close in the space below, nearly doubling the living square footage. However, be careful because depending on how this is done, the height of the ceilings and the quality of construction this may not be true square footage. Your Lake LBJ real estate professional can assist you in making this determination.

If you would like more information on square footage verification or Lake LBJ real estate, contact me today at (512) 786-1515

Below are four reasons why The Carvajal Group, LLC is your “go-t0” for Lake LBJ real estate

1) Our website, www.LBJRealEstate.com is the most comprehensive waterfront search on Lake LBJ. There is no better way to search for Lake LBJ real estate and we are constantly tweaking and perfecting the site to make it easier for waterfront buyers on Lake LBJ to find homes for sale. Users can search by areas (Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, etc.) or by waterfront types (Cove, Open water, channel). We have also developed very specific area information with detailed facts, photos and available properties for sale readily available.

2) No one works harder for their clients. Eric Carvajal is passionate about Lake LBJ real estate and he spends every day possible out on his boat cruising the lake, scouting out new properties on Lake LBJ. When his clients are interested in a given property he immediately goes by water to research the home, insuring depth of the water, accessibility with a boat, sun rise/set direction, etc. Because he lives and breathes Lake LBJ you want to talk to Eric Carvajal before purchasing Lake LBJ real estate

3) Marketing is Eric’s bread a butter. He was recently written up in the Texas Realtors magazine for his creativity using direct mail. Eric Carvajal has also spent a significant amount of time traveling the country teach real estate professionals how to market in today’s competitive environment using facebook, twitter, blogs and the web. If you are looking to sell your home, Eric won’t just stick a sign in the yard and post your property in MLS. Eric Carvajal will sell your waterfront home on Lake LBJ!

4) Experience matters to Eric Carvajal. Eric Carvajal has been selling real estate for 10 years now and has operated his own brokerage for 7 years. We believe that our “small shop” environment allows us to do things differently as we remain light on our feet so we can adapt and change. We have our own in house web developer and a staff of assistants and marketers that help us sell more Lake LBJ real estate for more money than any broker on Lake LBJ.

If you are considering the sell of your Lake LBJ real estate, give me a chance to interview for the job. I am confident you wil be more than satisfied with what I have to offer!

15 years ago my father purchased a waterfront home on Lake LBJ as a place for our family to spend time together and enjoy the lake. Without realizing (or maybe he did), he was actually making an investment that would benefit our family in so many ways. Without even knowing it he was making an investment that would shape who we are today.

For the Carvajal family our home is a place of family gathering. With kids in all different parts of Texas and even the US it was always a place where we could meet. Growing up it was a place of innocent summer fun with family and friends. We spent countless days out on the boat or waverunners, and many nights fishing off the dock. We shared many meals together inside and out, and had coversations in both spanish and english. Lake LBJ was always a place where our Costa Rican family would come to when they visited this country. It is a place we head to after summer camp, and yes the grandkids are still going to the same camp we did as a kid.

Lake LBJ was also an investment in my father’s retirement. The property was purchased 15 years ago and slowly paid down over time. We made upgrades along the way, a few small additions and improvements and changed the paint color a few times. Without really seeing it happen, the lake house on LBJ became an investment that will help my mother and father retire one day. It is an valuable investment that they can leave to the family to continue on and enjoy for many a summers to come.

Lake LBJ has also become a way of life for me. With my father making an investment in Lake LBJ real estate it is very unlikely that I would be selling real estate here like I do. His investment in a waterfront property helped me to see the lake from a different perspective. It was because of this property that I fell in love and became so passionate about Lake LBJ real estate. Its this same house that gives me a place to stay when I am selling and it is this property that I believe will help me to take care of my own family and even my parents for years to come.

In the beginning, my father had no idea that so much good would come from a single investment but looking back its very easy and obvious to see why this worked out the way it did. When purchasing waterfront property on Lake LBJ we cannot ignore the fact that this should be an investment in your family. If you are not going to use it or maximize it there will probably be a day when you are tired of having it and it will be a burden. But if you use it, enjoy it, and live it, it will be so much more to you and your family.

If you are looking for assistance making a family investment in Lake LBJ real estate, give me a call at (512) 786-1515. Let me share my passion with you!