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Lake Travis Waterfront Lot vs. Existing Home: Which Is Right for You?

For many buyers searching Lake Travis, the decision eventually becomes larger than choosing between individual houses.

It becomes:

Should we buy an existing waterfront home—or find the right homesite and build?

Both paths can lead to an extraordinary Lake Travis property.

They simply involve very different experiences.

An existing home may offer immediate enjoyment of the lake, established improvements, known surroundings and a clearer understanding of what you are purchasing.

A waterfront homesite may provide the opportunity to create something highly personalized—but it also introduces additional questions involving design, engineering, permitting, utilities, construction cost, shoreline conditions and timing.

Neither option is…

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Building or Remodeling on Lake Travis: What Waterfront Property Owners Need to Know

Owning property on Lake Travis can inspire big ideas.

A new custom home. A resort-style pool. Expanded outdoor living. A guest house. Better access to the dock. A redesigned shoreline. Or an entirely reimagined waterfront estate.

But building or substantially remodeling on Lake Travis can involve considerations that do not apply to a typical residential homesite.

The lake fluctuates. Hill Country topography can be significant. Floodplain conditions may affect portions of a property. Septic systems, drainage, easements, deed restrictions, association requirements, shoreline regulations, and other development rules can also influence what is possible.

The most important principle is simple:

Before assuming an improvement can be built,…

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"Madrone Canyon to add luxury homes in wealthy area"

Austin Business Journal reports, "a luxury housing project is rising on a 140-acre canyon in Bee Cave where developers are touting unparalleled Hill Country views.

Ames Design Build LLC is behind the development, called Madrone Canyon, which will be home to more than 100 residences. Ames Design Build owner Brett Ames is also the founder and managing principal of Inspire Development, which is behind the $2 billion mixed-use Pearson Ranch development in southern Williamson County.

Madrone Canyon will feature a mix of custom and spec homes, Ames said. Lot prices begin in the high $400,000 range, while homes are expected to range from $3 million to over $5 million, according to an Oct. 10 announcement. The development will add more pricy homes to a…

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"Homebuilder GFO Home offering 4.75% fixed rates on North Austin metro homes"

Community Impact Austin writes, "homebuilder GFO Home is expanding into Austin-area communities. In August, the builder is offering a variety of promotions, such as 50% off upgrades on to-be-built homes or a 4.75% fixed rate on quick move-in homes—available in Pflugerville, Georgetown, Liberty Hill and Manor—at no cost to customers.

A closer look

According to a news release, GFO Home has homes for sale at pre-grand-opening prices in two new Austin-area communities: Saddleback at Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill, opening in September, and Enclave at Cele in Pflugerville, opening in October. GFO is also starting a new community in Leander near the San Gabriel River.

What else?

According to GFO Home, the builder currently has more than 50 inventory homes…

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