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Build your dream home while embracing this beautiful golf course view! The 0.25 acre lot overlooks the 8th fairway of ColoVista Golf Course with panoramic views in the distance. The golf course is owned by POA, under professional management and open to the public with optional memberships available. This lot includes lawn service for a fee of $100 per month leaving your weekends free for golf and other activities. The Mansion at ColoVista is close by and provides a great place to host events, weddings, meetings and parties.

In addition to golfing, the community offers a seasonal pool with available memberships and it is open May-September. Walking trails and tennis courts are part of the community too. If you are looking for something different, you

If you are ready to sell your luxury home, it may be a new experience for you if you have never sold a home before or your last home sale wasn’t a luxury home. Buyers of luxury homes often have different expectations then the average home buyer. Preparing your home with these expectations in mind will ensure a smoother process and that your home appeals to those luxury buyers. To appeal to the right buyers, you will need to be extremely attentive to detail and will definitely need the assistance of a real estate agent with significant experience in luxury home sales.

Making Preparations

It is common practice to clean a property prior to showing. With a luxury property, it’s not enough just to clean the home; it needs the white glove treatment. Every

When a new year starts, it is important to start off on the right foot. There is no better way to start off 2021 on the right foot than with a hike on the first day of the new year.

Head to McKinney Roughs Nature Park on January 1 for this year’s hike. Enjoy a hike with a guide or invite your family and friends to join you for this kick start to the new year. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a novice, a hike on the first day of the year can be a great way to start the year fresh and enjoy the beautiful area you live in.

If you don’t live local to Bastrop, look for a first day hike in your area. Many communities offer first day hikes in their local nature trails and parks. Find more information about the McKinney Roughs Nature Park First Day

Every new year, many of us commit to better health and wellness, but what if this year we don’t just better ourselves but also better our homes. Make a commitment in the new year to care for your home and therefore enhance your greatest investment.

Now that we have entered the winter months, it’s time to pull out your to-do list and start crossing off some of the items listed. If you haven’t looked at your to do list in a while, take a fresh walk through your home and see if there is anything new to add to your list. Note any small things that could turn into big problems. Be sure to check everything, from cracks in the ceiling to regular maintenance items that need to be addressed. Scan all of the walls, floors, ceilings, appliances, doors and

The Lost Pines Art Center is hosting their annual Square Show through the end of February. This show includes smaller, affordable pieces from a wide variety of local and regional artists. These pieces are perfect for small spaces or collectively for a gallery look and could make great gifts as well.  

If you have never attended the Square Show, this is a fun exhibit to enjoy without being overwhelmed. The smaller pieces are a great way to begin a modest art collection without making a large commitment.

The Lost Pines Art Center offers a variety of exhibits throughout the year and regular events for you to take part in as well.

 For more information about The Square Show, visit the Lost Pines Art Center website.

The Janis Penick Team

RE/MAX

You’ve recently decided you need a new home. Perhaps you need more space for your growing family. Or you’re downsizing now that your kids have grown up. Or it would help if you had something closer to work to ease your commute. Maybe you need a bigger home office to work from home. There are many reasons why people need to buy a new house. With that in mind, there are several things you need to have in place when you’re ready to get down to the actual business of finding and buying that new house.

What Do You Want in a Home?

It is essential to be clear about what you want out of a new home. An easy way to organize your thoughts is to make a list. Make three columns: Must Have, would like, and no way. Remember to factor your budget into your list and

With just a week left before Christmas, Bastrop has a few final activities for you to enjoy. Some celebrate the holidays and others provide you a recreational activity for some fun. Here are a few activities you you might want to try this weekend.

The Bastrop River of Lights will run nightly through January 1. Enjoy a stroll through half a mile of light displays to get in the holiday spirit.

Elf the Musical will be performed at Bastrop Opera House for a few more performances through the 20th. The final live stream performance is on December 19. Nothing says Christmas better than Buddy the Elf.

The Honor Choir will perform at Bastrop Christian Outreach Center on December 20th. Enjoy a selection of holiday music performed by local youth.

Enjoy

Selling your home in the middle of winter doesn't need to be more stressful than listing it in the spring or the summer. Yes, in the winter, your yard is brown and lacks color, and you have fewer hours of daylight for showings. However, not everyone has the luxury of picking the season to place their home on the market. And you may find it to be surprising, but winter does have its real estate advantages and can be a great time of the year to sell your home. The following is a list of tips to follow for a fast winter sale.

• Find the right agent for you. All agents aren’t created equal. Find one that will work with you to help you sell your home and maximize their experience for your benefit.

• Price your home accordingly. The first few weeks

Real estate is considered by many (The Janis Penick Team included) to be one of the best investments you will ever make. In addition to the financial benefits of owning property, it can provide you a place to call home, which has many benefits of its own. If you are ready to make a real estate investment, we have options for you. Whether you are looking for a new home or land to build your dream home, we have it waiting for you. Give us a call today to discuss how to make the most of your real estate investments.  

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Bastrop and Smithville have so much to do in preparation for this holidays this weekend. Whether you need to shop or celebrate, there is something for you. Here are a few things you might want to try this weekend.

Smithville’s Makers & Merchants Fair will take place Saturday, December 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in front of E.H. Mercantile There will be a large variety of hand crafted items for you to purchase that are perfect for holiday gifts.

Enjoy more shopping at Smithville’s Sip & Shop on Saturday, December 12th from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Ten downtown businesses have paired with a local winery so you can shop, sip and shop some more. There will be live music and food specials as well.

The Bastrop River of Lights will run nightly through January 1. Enjoy