Luxe Austin Homes - lake travis

"The secret to thriving in Austin’s fierce real estate market"

In the fast-paced Austin real estate market, where competition is fierce and expectations are high, The Grossman & Jones Group at Compass Real Estate has earned a reputation for delivering an elevated client experience rooted in trust, service and results. With more than four decades of combined experience, Todd Grossman and Michelle Jones have built a referral-driven business dedicated to exceptional client care and the highest standards of excellence.

At the heart of every successful transaction is a simple truth: who you work with matters.

Clients who choose The Grossman & Jones Group gain more than knowledgeable realtors; they gain trusted advisors who listen, advocate and ensure every detail of the buying or selling process is handled with precision.…

96 Views, 0 Comments

"New townhome project moves forward in Lakeway City Center"

Community Impact Shares, "A new project is underway in Lakeway’s new City Center, with plans to bring 21 townhomes to the area.

The details

Developer Bill Hayes with W Hayes Ventures said the project will offer nine duplexes and one triplex. The buildings will all be three stories, with a garage on the first floor, living areas on the second floor and bedrooms on the top floor.

The average square footage is estimated to be smaller than the other “for sale” residential housing in the center at around 1,700 square feet, Hayes said. This allows the project to be priced more affordably for the Lakeway area at around mid-$700,000s, Hayes said. The median home price for homes sold in Lakeway in April was $850,000, according to Unlock MLS data.

“It’s…

83 Views, 0 Comments

"64% of Lake Travis ISD campuses score 'A' rating in 2024-25 TEA A-F accountability ratings"

Community Impact shares, "Lake Travis ISD received an “A” rating, scoring 90 out of 100 possible points, in the Texas Education Agency’s 2024-25 A-F accountability ratings released Aug. 15.

How it works

The accountability rating system was established during the 2017 legislative session. District and campus ratings are based on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, scores; graduation rates; and college, career and military readiness, or CCMR, outcomes.

The system uses A, B, C, D and F ratings, and A and B ratings are the only ones considered to be passing.

Zooming in

The district previously scored a “B” rating for its 2023-24 ratings, scoring 89 out of 100 possible points.

Of the 11 schools in LTISD, four…

315 Views, 0 Comments

"Hill Country Changes"

Austin Business Journal reports, "Thousands of trees have made way for the next phase of a neighborhood offering lakeside living.

ABJ Photojournalist Dave Creaney and his drone were out and about in the Lake Travis area recently, and in this neck of the woods he found notably more water than usual due to the weather but significantly fewer trees due to demand for housing.

Lakeside at Tessera has been rising in the Lago Vista suburb for a few years. Homebuilders include Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, Saratoga Homes, Toll Brothers Homes, Trophy Signature Homes and Westin Homes. A private boat dock and pool will be among the amenities.

The neighborhood is next to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, which is owned and managed by…

139 Views, 0 Comments

"Second phase of sprawling Hill Country master-planned community to rise soon"

Austin Business Journal shares, "Hundreds of homes are set to rise west of Austin after a developer secured a $106 million loan for the next phase of a master-planned community.

Austin-based Masonwood Development will begin the second phase of its Provence community early next year, CEO Jim Meredith said in a statement, thanks to the loan from Canadian-based Trez Capital.

The closing of the loan enabled “us to to immediately begin the infrastructure and development of Phase II of this prized project,” Meredith said.

Masonwood collaborated with John Hutchinson and Jason Stowe at Trez Capital to secure the loan.

Provence, a 910-acre development at 16314 Hamilton Pool Road, broke ground in early 2018 and 151 homes have been built so far. But…

111 Views, 0 Comments

"Canyon Ranch resort, homes coming to Spicewood"

Austin Business Journal shares, "Canyon Ranch Austin Wellness Resort is bringing a resort and more homes to Spicewood. 

About one year ago, Canyon Ranch filed plans for its first Austin location with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The approximately $122 million project, according to TDLR, is on track for completion and a fall 2026 debut, said CEO Mark Rivers in a statement. The project’s legal name is CR Austin Resort LLC.

Canyon Ranch will be on 600 acres along Lake Travis, located at 600 Moonlight Bend, and will feature state-of-the-art facilities for health, fitness, performance, dining, lodging, outdoor adventures and what is said to be the largest spa in Texas. The approximately 224,000-square-foot resort sits about 30…

2060 Views, 0 Comments

"Discover Austin’s best homes with The Grossman & Jones Group’s expert touch"

In the competitive Austin real estate market, The Grossman & Jones Group, Compass Real Estate stands out by delivering a client experience defined by expertise, integrity and results.

Led by Todd Grossman and Michelle Jones, the group’s commitment to excellence has earned them a strong reputation, a referral-driven business and recognition among the top real estate teams in the city.

“Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial and emotional decisions, and being able to guide people through that journey is truly fulfilling,” Jones said.

The company has built its success on three fundamental principles: listening and prioritizing, continuous learning, and building lasting relationships. Every client’s needs are carefully assessed to ensure a…

196 Views, 0 Comments

"Construction underway at luxury Lake Travis master-planned community Thomas Ranch"

Austin Business Journal shares, "Construction is underway at the expansive Thomas Ranch luxury housing development on Lake Travis, but there’s still room for custom homebuilders to get involved with the project.

Thomas Ranch developers Areté Collective and the Wasatch Group secured a $106 million loan to finance infrastructure and initial home construction in the master-planned community late last year and have been making headway on the development’s first phase, called Loraloma, said Joe Rentfro, the project's managing director.

Homes should start rising soon in that section, Rentfro said, and its golf course, designed by David McLay-Kidd, should be playable later this year.

At full build-out, the 2,200-acre Thomas Ranch, which is situated…

629 Views, 0 Comments

"Construction to gain steam at luxury Lake Travis master-planned community Thomas Ranch"

Austin Business Journal reports, "The expansive Thomas Ranch luxury housing development on Lake Travis has secured $106 million in financing for construction of infrastructure and initial homes in the master-planned community.

Thomas Ranch developers Areté Collective and the Wasatch Group will use the loan, underwritten by D.A. Davidson’s Development Finance Group, to complete roadwork, water and wastewater treatment plants and other infrastructure at the 2,200-acre development along State Highway 71 near Spicewood, according to a Dec. 3 announcement. The financing also will support construction of the first homes in Loraloma Private Club & Estates, a luxury enclave within Thomas Ranch where homes and homesites are now available.

At full…

335 Views, 0 Comments

"Austin metro's hottest housing markets ranked"

Austin Business Journal shares, "Neighborhoods on the shores of Lake Travis, in Round Rock and in Driftwood are among the hottest housing markets in the Austin area.

That's according to The Business Journals' inaugural hottest housing markets ranking, which is based on third-quarter listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange Inc.

The ranking is intended to emphasize sales and pricing momentum in individual ZIP codes, using a weighted formula that includes quarterly and year-over-year comparisons. Only ZIP codes with complete data were included in the analysis. You can read more about the methodology at the bottom of this story.

Using those criteria, Austin’s 78726 ZIP code was found to have the most momentum in the metro. Located…

249 Views, 0 Comments