Archive for May, 2009
Mueller Parade Of Homes
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Just three miles north of downtown Austin in the new Mueller master planned community, the HBA is currently hosting it’s first ever Parade of 5 Star Green homes. This development is the realization of sustainable & transit oriented living in our urban core. The five magnificent homes showcased are essentially the flagships for the new development. These homes boast everything from the aesthetically pleasing zen indoor/outdoor spaces to the practical energy efficient materials and systems and even sustainable features such as optimizing site specific attributes and using reclaimed materials.
Although these homes are out of many of our price ranges (~$1.2million+), a tour not only will dazzle but also stimulate your mind to find applicable projects for your own sustainable living space and lifestyle.
Details:
- May 23, 2009 – June 7, 2009
- 10:00am – 8:00pm, Thursday through Tuesday (closed Wednesdays)
- Ticket price: $15; $12 for seniors and kids 5-17; kids under 5 are free
Tags: Green Home, Mueller, Parade Of Homes
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Mission Austainable
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Today marks the launch of Austainable Properties, your residential and commercial real estate partner pioneering smart, more sustainable lifestyles in our local community.
Mission Austainable:
Reading the sensational news headlines of the day can be a bit overwhelming. Of course we know sensational news sells, but the world has in fact become a more volatile place from a social, economic and environmental standpoint. It doesn’t take a genius to realize much of these issues are unintended consequences of short-term decision making by all of us to varying degrees.
The solution, sustainable decision-making, is just as obvious as the problem itself. If each of us made more sustainable choices within the context of our own personal and professional lives, we would most likely experience a measurable reversal of many negative macro trends not to mention a happier, healthier and wealthier existence. This is precisely the driving philosophy and motivation for Austainable Properties. We know we can’t change the world alone but within the context of our own progressive community, Austin, and our passion, real estate, we are certainly in a position to stoke a momentum gathering start.
Although we generally embrace the “green” movement, sustainable living decisions don’t always coincide with green only initiatives. Green concepts must be weighed with respect to financial and social ramifications. Although a great number of new developments are incorporating our philosphy, the greatest opportunity for our community exists with the incremental improvements with existing properties from every decade and design.
We are already a team of strong local real estate professionals, but we are setting the bar even higher by taking what is currently a niche, smart sustainable living, and moving it towards the norm. We pledge to do our part by:
1. Making a monetary investment (up to 10% of listing income) in our clients’ properties in the form of sustainable improvements;
2. Possessing the expertise and resources to help facilitate smart real estate transactions that could pay financial and lifestyle dividends for years to come;
3. Providing leadership in local organizations and events that promote a more sustainable community; and,
4. Running our own sustainable business
We realize each individual will have a different interpretation of this concept and how it could apply to their lives. The important and beautiful thing is that we all embrace the idea that a harmonious balance occurs when we properly weigh financial, social and environmental factors; the fundamental mission of Austainable Properties.
We very much look forward to serving your present and future real estate needs and of course your sustainable life!
Tags: Austin, Living, Mission, Sustainable
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