Long Hollow

Where seeds of thought have room to grow

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Realtor, writer, blogger in Austin, TX

Category: Urban Living

  • Call me BiBi (Have I mentioned I’m a grandmother?)

        Yes, yes. I know I've already mentioned it, but hey, I'm a grandmother now, so you'll probably hear about it a lot!  It's hard for me to believe, but my grandson will soon celebrate his 1 month birthday. He is still mostly just eating and sleeping and growing, but it's so amazing to…

  • 60 by 60

        If you wait, all that happens is that you get older. ~Larry McMurtry     I can't believe I've been 59 for over a month now and haven't yet posted about the "60 by 60" challenge I've made to myself for the coming year.  Time continues to spin faster and faster, and there…

  • From rustic to urban…exploring Lake Travis- and Austin-area properties!

      Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week, because of property tours!  We started this week's tour by traveling back in time to the days of the pioneers. The Lake Travis pioneers, anyway, who braved the narrow, twisty road out from Austin to the north shore to enjoy life on the lake. (It's now…

  • Exploring Austin (Homes) Again!

    Ready to visit some homes with me? Buckle up and let's go…     Last week's property tour started in a townhome in this quiet neighborhood.  I'm not sure if this stained glass goes with the property, but I love the idea and the effect.      But then, I have a weak spot for…

  • Just Another Day at Work in Austin, Texas

      Austin real estate in a nutshell: Number of people moving here, wanting houses > Number of houses available Consequently, it's important for an Austin real estate agent to be acquainted with builders and new homes.  So today I attended a class on helping clients find and purchase new homes. We even had a field…