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Gumbo’s | Downtown Georgetown
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It’s nice to see Central Texans bonding together during these tough times!
Stay happy and healthy,
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Below are a couple more reasons why I love downtown Georgetown – I took these pictures on a recent outing with our friends, Shay and Ryne. Architecture, shopping, dining, and small-town charm are unmistakably Georgetown!
The Austin Board of Realtors® (ABoR) has posted the February market statistics for the Central Texas area. Included below are highlights for Austin-Round Rock MSA, and Williamson County.
Despite the looming arrival of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to Texas in late February, the month still concluded with strong results.
With interest rates on the decline – even into March – the Austin-Round Rock MSA saw showed a 6.8% increase in residential home sales and a 12.8% increase in median sales price to $327,140.
In Williamson County home sales increased 4.7% and the median price for residential homes increased by 6.8% to $293,600.
Just like local service and retail business, the real estate market has pivoted during this momental time.
My Keller Williams Cedar Park Market Center went 100% virtual in early March. While many Realtors® like myself work remotely, adjustments to the service we provide can include:
Many title companies have modified their closing procedures to be mindful of CDC and WHO guidelines.
ABoR discourages Realtors® from hosting Open Houses and the Open House field online has been turned off (you shouldn’t find Open Houses listed).
We lean on technology to help connect home buyers and sellers. Expanded visual libraries, interactive floor plans and virtual tours will help give buyers greater insight.
For fellow Realtors, ABoR offices, events, and classes are closed through April 30, 2020. Some Realtor® classes have gone virtual.
If you’re considering buying or selling, the short answer is yes! Austin’s economy and housing market could be well positioned to minimize the potentially negative impact of COVID-19, Mark Sprague, state director of information capital for Independence Title, said. Contact me and lets address any concerns and how we can keep your goals and current market conditions working together!
While it’s been challenging not being as socially mobile as I’m used to, staying at home has reminded me of the special things. *Even more* home cooked meals, more time with the family, less time on the road and an appreciation for my friends, family, and neighbors who have been showering me with funny memes, idea-sharing to keep the neighborhood kids still exploring and the arrival of spring here in Central Texas.
Stay happy and healthy!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures
308 Cortona Lane
Large Kitchen Island
Patio With Fireplace
Kitchen View
Master Bath Retreat
Master Bath Soaker Tub
Kitchen Cabinets Galore
Open Spaces
Open Spaces
Living Room
Join us at an Open House we’re hosting this Sunday, March 1st from 1-4 PM. If you can’t attend the Open House I’m happy to give you a private tour of this lovely Georgetown home at your convenience – please call or email me with any questions!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
In what may be the last “super cold” blast of early 2020 for Central Texas we’ve already made 4 batches of this soup! #ThatGood
Not only is this soup easy to make, it’s a lower carb keto-friendly soup that’s wonderfully creamy with just the right amount of heat, thanks to our ol’ friend the hatch green chili — perfect for warming up cold days and nights!
Time To Prepare:
About 30 minutes.
Foodie Tips:
❤ You can dial up or dial down the heat of this soup by using your tried and true ingredients. To get you started I’ve included suggested items below that I found at my neighborhood H-E-B.
❤ You can enjoy this soup served from a bowl but I also enjoy it from a mug where I can consume it faster.
❤ Lover of the chilis? Don’t miss out on our Hatch-Chicken Mac n’ Cheese recipe that will have you weak in the knees.
Ingredients:
1-2 Tablespoons | Olive Oil (Or Avocado Oil)
2-3 Pounds | Boneless Chicken Breast, Sautéd Then Cubed
2 Cans (15 Ounces Each) | Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce With Roasted Garlic (or without roasted garlic)
2 Cans (14.5 Ounces Each) | Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 Cup | Half & Half
2-3 Cups | White Cheese, Shredded (Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack)
½ Cup | Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Room Temperature, Cubed
½ – 1 Cup | Green Salsa (Central Market Hatch Green Chile Salsa Verde works great)
To Taste | Kosher Salt And Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
To Garnish | Your Favorites: More Shredded Cheese, Cubed Avocado, Chopped Cilantro, Green Onion Tops, Chopped Tomatoes,
What To Do:
1. Prepare The Chicken: In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the chicken and sauté the chicken until done (about 3-4 minutes on each side). Turn off the heat, remove the chicken from the pot, cool, cube and set aside
2. Back In The Pot We Go: Add the cubed chicken back to the pot and add the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, half & half, shredded cheese, the cubed cream cheese, salsa verde. Warm everything up until things are melty good (about 10 minutes).
3. The Finishing Touch: Salt and pepper to your liking. Spoon into bowls (or mugs) and garnish with your favorite ingredients (ideas shown above).
Enjoy this green chili enchilada soup – it’s a family favorite!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty
View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures
Teravista Entrance
Kitchen View
Master Bath
Kitchen View 2
Master Bedroom
Front Elevation
Join us at an Open House we’re hosting this Sunday from 1-4 PM. If you can’t make the Open House I’m happy to give you a private tour of this lovely Georgetown home at your convenience – please call or email me with any questions!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures
Master Bedroom
Kitchen, Living + Dining
Front Elevation
Master Bath
Join us at an Open House we’re hosting this Saturday from 1-3 PM. If you can’t make the Open House I’m happy to give you a personal tour of this lovely Leander home at your convenience – please call or email me with any questions!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures
Front Elevation
Living Room View
Master Bedroom
Kitchen View
Join us at an Open House this Saturday from 12-3 PM. If you can’t make the Open House I’m happy to give you a personal tour of this awesome Austin home at your convenience – please call or email me with any questions!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
For those who enjoy creamy jalapeño dip from Chuy’s, here’s an easy way to make your own batch at home. It’s creamy, fresh and has the perfect amount of “kick”. Perfect for game days or any day you want to enjoy Austin’s favorite dipping sauce!
Time To Prepare:
About 10 minutes.
Foodie Tips:
❤ You can use a blender to mix things together but I find that an immersion blender is more convenient and easier to clean. The instructions below are for using an immersion blender.
❤ If you’re going to serve this immediately after making it, try to use chilled sour cream and mayo – the dip tastes great cold!
❤ I used Trappey’s Hot Jalapeño Peppers, sliced them, and removed the seeds.
Ingredients:
½ Cup | Fresh Cilantro
1 Cup | Sour Cream
1 Cup | Mayonnaise
5 Tablespoons (2 1-ounce packages) | Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
½ Cup | Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
2 Tablespoons | Fresh Lime Juice
To Serve | Tortilla Chips, Cauliflower Florets, French Fries, a Hamburger Topping, As a Salad Dressing (the list goes on and on…)
What To Do:
1. Wash and dry the cilantro. Remove the tops of the cilantro, discarding the stems. Finger tear the cilantro and place it in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Add the remaining dip ingredients and give them a few immersion pulses until the desired consistency is reached.
3. You can serve this fresh by transferring the dip into a bowl or you can store it in the fridge for a few days until you’re ready to dive in! Serving ideas are above!
Enjoy!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty
Traveling in an RV is an exciting and popular way to vacation. So this summer my family and I embarked on a whirlwind tour from Austin bound for Yellowstone National Park. The crazy part wasn’t just that we traveled 4,000 miles in 13 days – it was that we traveled with our 3 dogs!
If you’re considering RVing with dogs I humbly offer the following tips based on my experiences! Enjoy the ride. And the read!
A Sensational Sunset In Ridgway State Park Colorado
RVing Isn’t For Everyone. If you’re more the room service, chocolate on the pillow, spacious room kinda person, RVing may not be most suitable for your traveler’s DNA. While I had to adjust on a few fronts, I was rewarded in many other ways. Things like ultimate freedom, big skies, and once-in-a-lifetime memorable moments with the family. If you’ve never been RVing you can get a good idea of the experience by watching the movie “RV” before your departure. The movie is hilarious and would only have been more funny with canine costars. Here’s the trailer:
Rent & Reserve Early. RVing is extremely popular! The RV Industry Association reports that the industry has tripled in size since 2009. With 25 million Americans RVing each year, if you plan to stay at state or national parks you’ll want to make your reservation early. 6 months would be a good starting advance timeframe to ensure you have ample time to “presearch” your itinerary and score the RV and campground you most desire. The Reserve America website was super helpful in securing our campsites, like our home away at Colorado’s Mueller State Park.
Me And The Pups In Mueller State Park Colorado
Flex Your Creativity. When we discovered we couldn’t find available state parks within an hour of Santa Fe and Yellowstone we took a left turn (figuratively speaking). We rented through Airbnb which resulted in a welcomed relief from the RV. Our modern cabin rental had a full-size washer and dryer, shower, satellite TV, and a large kitchen which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Harley, Libby, and Lucca in Bear Lake, Utah
Consider All Costs. RVs can be an affordable way to travel per the RV Industry Association. You’ll want to consider things like the daily rental fee, estimated gas, campground fees, and any extras – our rental levied a mileage fee and an hourly generator cost to run the supplemental AC (luckily we didn’t use the generator once we left Texas).
Right-Size Your Trip. 4,000 miles across 6 states in 13 days isn’t for everyone! In retrospect we should have taken more time to stop and smell the roses. Our friends have been asking “would you take another RV trip again?” I would but I’d opt for a much shorter travel distance like a weekend trip to the Texas Coast, a Round Top rendevoux, an outing into Texas Wine Country, or even colorful Colorado, which is not that far away.
You’ll Want To Stop In Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Travel With Tech. We used our grocery store app to make a convenient/portable list of things to take on the trip. You should be able to score forgotten items or restock ice/water, food, or dog supplies along the way. Our iPad, USB chargers, LED camping lights, and iHome portable speaker ensured we had a few comforts of home on the go.
Don’t Forget The Dogs! Remember to take food, medications, special toys, beds/blankets, bowls, collars and leads. We purchased a 7-gallon water container to ensure the pack was never thirsty.
Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
Explore. There’s so much to see and do! Just in Texas alone we were able to enjoy Palo Duro Canyon State Park which is the second largest canyon in the US. Dubbed the “Grand Canyon of Texas” this park treated us to impressive, colorful views of the ruggedness of Texas. Did you know Texas has an official bison herd? Neither did I until we decided to stay at Caprock Canyons State Park. In addition to wild bison, you can enjoy the The Bats Of Clarity Tunnelplus over 90 miles of trails! In Telluride we rode their dog-friendly gondola which treated us to free and unforgettable 365° views of the valley from 10,540 feet above the valley below!
The Dog-Friendly Gondola In Telluride, Colorado Is Tops (Literally)
There was so much to see on our six state adventure! Perhaps the best part of RVing with dogs is the bountiful bond you’ll create. This form of travel will gift you with unique views and experiences that a plane or train simply cannot. Truly “home was where we parked it” and having the dogs with us only made the family vacation complete.
Have questions about RVing with dogs? Reach out to me – I’d love to collaborate!
~ Joe Paul Reider
Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty
936 Purple Moor Pass, Leander, TX 78641
Home Style Austin 