Georgetown’s Art For A Cause

Gumbo's Georgetown Texas, Image courtesy of Rachel Hancock

Gumbo’s | Downtown Georgetown

While the greater Austin metro is sheltering in place due to the Coronavirus impact, small businesses need our help now more than ever.

Rachel Hancock, owner of “Something Social,” is doing just that by simultaneously leveraging her love for small business and her passion for art.

You can directly support more than 30 (and growing) featured Georgetown businesses by purchasing an original 5″ x 5″ print on card stock. Businesses include our family’s favorites like 600 Degrees Pizzeria, Lark & Owl Booksellers, and The Escape Fine Crafts & Gifts.

Prints are $10 each and 100% of the profits will go directly to the store of your choice! Shipping and handling is just $5 or you can choose free pickup at “All Things Kids” at checkout.

Please “shop the square” and help by purchasing one or a few of these works of art for you or a friend! Here’s how you can order from the comfort of your home.

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.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

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!

A Picture Of Downtown Georgetown, TexasA Picture Of Downtown Georgetown, Texas

Central Texas February 2020 Housing Stats

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.

Austin Round Rock Feb 2020 Market Stats

Williamson County Feb 2020 Market Stats

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!

Brushy Creek Regional Trail Bluebonnets
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.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

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All property information in this post is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed. I can help you validate any concerns or discrepancies!

For Sale In Rancho Sienna

308 Cortona Lane Georgetown TX 78628

308 Cortona Lane, Georgetown, TX 78628
JOIN US! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 3/1, 1-4 PM

Our home of the week takes us to Georgetown’s Rancho Sienna neighborhood! This home’s notable features include:

  • Spacious single story home – 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2.5 car garage and 2,298 square feet
  • Located in the Rancho Sienna neighborhood which features 100 acres of open space, a trail system, their own pooch park, and more
  • Great kitchen space with large island, granite countertops, kitchen cabinets galore, and a bonus space off the kitchen with a desk
  • Thoughtful touches include garden “soaker” tub, patio and living room stone fireplaces – natural gas is in this home
  • Liberty Hill ISD
  • Asking price: $365,000
  • View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures

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.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

The New Keller Williams Real Estate Mobile App

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Please Note:
All property information in this post is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed. I can help you validate any concerns or discrepancies!

For Sale In Teravista

717 Blue Agave Georgetown TX 78626

717 Blue Agave, Georgetown, TX 78626
JOIN US! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 2/23, 1-4 PM

Our home of the week takes us to Georgetown’s Teravista neighborhood! This home’s notable features include:

  • Spacious two story home – 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage and 2,336 square feet
  • Kitchen, dining, living, office, master suite, laundry, and secondary bedroom with a full bath – all located on the first level
  • Ceramic tile on the main level and all wet areas
  • Kitchen island, breakfast bar, granite counter tops, glass and stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a built-in desk
  • Great Round Rock location with easy access to the Round Rock Premium Outlets, IKEA, Teravista Golf Club, dining and shopping in historic Downtown Georgetown, I-35 and Texas State Highway 130 (aka Pickle Parkway)
  • Georgetown ISD
  • Asking price: $325,000
  • View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures

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.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

The New Keller Williams Real Estate Mobile App

Free Real Estate App:
If you’re home hunting, download my free and powerful Keller Williams real estate app – it’s chock-full of features!


Please Note:
All property information in this post is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed. I can help you validate any concerns or discrepancies!

For Sale In Leander

936 Purple Moor Pass, Leander, TX 78641
JOIN US! OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 2/15, 1-3 PM

Our home of the week takes us to Leander’s Sarita Valley neighborhood! This home’s notable features include:

  • Spacious single story home – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, 2 car garage and 1,912 square feet
  • Open living/kitchen/dining areas, high ceilings, tile and laminate flooring
  • Upgraded granite, large island, built-in appliances, and natural gas in the kitchen
  • Extended backyard patio with a fire pit
  • Easy access to Sarita Valley Greenbelt
  • New asking price: $340,000
  • View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures

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.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

The New Keller Williams Real Estate Mobile App

Free Real Estate App:
If you’re home hunting, download my free and powerful Keller Williams real estate app – it’s chock-full of features!


Please Note:
All property information in this post is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed. I can help you validate any concerns or discrepancies!

For Sale In University Hills

6628 Greensboro Drive Austin TX 78723

6628 Greensboro Drive, Austin, TX 78723
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 2/8, 12-3 PM

Our home of the week takes us to East Austin’s University Hills neighborhood!

Here are some of this home’s features:

  • Single story renovated Austin home – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage and 1,596 square feet
  • Large, open living/kitchen/dining area, vaulted beam ceilings, wooden floors, wood burning fireplace, and beautiful sliding barn doors
  • Study/game room with direct access to the back yard
  • Located just 5 minutes from shopping, restaurants, jogging trails, and the farmers’ market of Mueller Town Center
  • 6 miles from The University of Texas at Austin
  • Austin ISD
  • Asking price: $435,000
  • View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures

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.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

The New Keller Williams Real Estate Mobile App

Free Real Estate App:
If you’re home hunting, download my free and powerful Keller Williams real estate app – it’s chock-full of features!


Please Note:
All property information in this post is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed. I can help you validate any concerns or discrepancies!

For Sale In Quail Creek

1317 Mearns Meadow Blvd Austin TX 78758 Front Elevation

1317 Mearns Meadow Blvd., Austin, TX 78758

Our home of the week takes us to Austin’s Quail Creek neighborhood where you can live in the heart of North Austin!

Here are some of this home’s features:

  • Single story updated north Austin home – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage and 1,680 square feet
  • Large, open living/dining area, walk-in master shower, spacious laundry room, covered patio, and private backyard that backs to a wet weather creek
  • Located just 5 minutes from The Domain, nearby Austin MetroRail access, some of Austin’s greatest employers, like Charles Schwab, VRBO, IBM, Indeed and just 6 miles from the Apple Inc. Parmer Lane campus
  • Austin ISD
  • Asking price: $419,500
  • View this home’s official listing for full details and more pictures

I’m happy to give you a personal tour of this awesome Austin home – please call or email me with any questions!

~ Joe Paul Reider

Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

The New Keller Williams Real Estate Mobile App

Free Real Estate App:
If you’re home hunting, download my free and powerful Keller Williams real estate app – it’s chock-full of features!


Please Note:
All property information in this post is deemed reliable but it is not guaranteed. I can help you validate any concerns or discrepancies!

Your Austin Holiday Gift Guide

With mere days before the big day we’ve amassed a shopper’s shortlist of our favorite local goodies to put more fa-la-la-la-la in your holaday gift giving. ❄️ ❄️❄️  These gift ideas are sure to delight the senses!
Hill Country Water Garden Owl
Owl bet you have someone on your list who would love one of these granite owls. Perfect for the garden! Available at Hill Country Water Gardens – our go-to place for inspiration for special things inside and especially outside the home!

Hemlock and Heather Texas Art

Show them the love for your favorite state! These one-of-a-kind works of art are made from recycled wood. Gift cards, T-shirts and more available at Hemlock & Heather online.

Just For Fun Watercraft Rental

Don’t just give them a present – give them an *experience* to remember! Boating Lake Travis is one of my family’s favorite things ever. Gift cards are available beginning at $60 at QuickGifts. Surf’s up!Lizard Lips SPF 22 Lip Balm

Kiss goodbye to dry lips and give a hello kiss to a great smile, compliments of Austin-based Lizard Lips! This stuff heals, moisturizes, and protects for life’s greatest adventures (like when you’re enjoying the lake). Available online or at our favorite home away from home… Buc-ee’s! 
Music Of The Spheres Wind Chimes

“Create world peace one backyard at at time!” Wind chimes from Music of the Spheres are tough as Texas nails but create etheral sounds that delight. You can purchase these online or swing by the East Cesar Chavez showroom to get yours. *And theirs!*

Round Rock Bourbon Barrel Honey

It may be local honey but you’ll send their taste buds into outer orbit with Round Rock Bourbon Barrel Honey. This stuff is the bomb diggity that’s fresh. Raw. And local. Score it online! Plus try our honey-roasted cashew recipe that was inspired by this tasty liquid gold.

Flat Creek Super Texan Wine

What do super Texans drink? Super Texan wine, of course! This wine hails from Flat Creek Estate and it’s won several awards including “most romantic wine,” from the Home Style Austin Team. Available at select HEBs, online… or via short drive to the wine estate. From Cedar Park head west on 1431 for about 30 scenic minutes.

Soul Popped Popcorn Austin Texas

Gift them comfort food for the soul! Soul Popped is a small biz on the rise with Texas-sized flavors like Chicken ‘n Waffles, Banana Pudding, and Heavenly Macaroni & Cheese. Dash to Barton Creek Square or the Soul Popped website to get your groove on.
Home Sweet Home 1803 Candle

Dorothy won’t be the only one claiming “there’s no place like home” when your lucky gift recipient lights one of these “Home Sweet Home” soy candles! Vanilla bean, spice, juicy raisins, and oats will ignite the heart and home. We score ours regularly at Honey & Hay in Cedar Park.

Neighborhoods Of Austin

They’ll always be able to find their way home with this Austin’s Neighborhood poster. Maybe it’s the Realtor in me but what a fun way to celebrate the neighborhoods that make Austin so great. Available on Etsy.

All the best for the happiest of holidays from us to you!

~ Joe Paul ReiderJoe Paul Reider

Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

For Lease In Downtown Austin

300 Bowie Street Unit 3806 Austin TX 78703 Balcony View

300 Bowie Street Unit 3806, Austin, TX 78703
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 reserved parking space, 698 square feet
Leasing for: $2,500/month

300 Bowie Street Unit 3806 Austin TX 78704

Live in the center of Austin’s vibrant downtown district. Here are some of this condo’s features:

  • Located in the green-rated Spring Condominiums on the 38th floor with impressive views of Austin’s skyline and surrounding vistas.
  • Never worry about where to park with your reserved parking space in a gated garage.
  • Also included are a new stainless steel refrigerator and a washer and dryer.
  • There’s wood and tile flooring throughout.
  • Resident amenities include a pool, gym, resident lounge, and more.
  • You’ll be mere steps away from Lady Bird Lake, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, restaurants, and entertainment.
  • View this condo’s official listing for full details!

I’m happy to give you a personal tour of this beautiful Austin property – please call or email me with any questions!

~ Joe Paul Reider

Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

The New Keller Williams Real Estate Mobile App

Free Real Estate App:
If you’re home hunting, download my free and powerful Keller Williams real estate app – it’s chock-full of features!

For Sale in Quail Hollow

1501 Quail Hollow Drive Austin TX 787581501 Cricket Hollow Drive, Austin, TX 78758
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,584 square feet
Offered at: $304,900

We’re hosting an Open House today from 1-4 PM in Austin’s Tech corridor. Here are some of this home’s features:

  • Conveniently located between Mopac, 183, and I-35. This home is just 2 miles from The Domain Austin near some of Austin’s finest restaurants and shopping venues.
  • Located on a 1/2 acre cul-de-sac lot with mature trees.
  • This remodeled home features granite counters, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.
  • Recent upgrades include the roof, siding, and the home’s electrical panel.
  • Enjoy the benefits of cooking with natural gas.
  • A modern, sleek fireplace in the living room.
  • Pflugerville ISD schools.
  • View the home’s official listing on my MLS website.


1501 Quail Hollow Drive Austin TX 78758 Living Room View

I’m happy to give you a personal tour of this beautiful Austin home – or join us at an Open House on Sunday, September 16th from 1-4 PM! Please call or email me with any questions!

~ Joe Paul Reider

Home Style Austin Founder
Austin Realtor®
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

Email: JoePaul@KW.com
Mobile: 512-222-3302
Web: JoePaulReider.KW.com

The New Keller Williams Real Estate Mobile App

Free Real Estate App:
If you’re home hunting, download my free and powerful Keller Williams real estate app – it’s chock-full of features!