buying new home

The Summit at Lake Travis - Stunning Views - Home Average Price-Point: Mid $500's

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I recently visited master-planned community, The Summit at Lake Travis, which is a beautiful neighborhood nestled in the hills above Lake Travis. When I say “nestled,” I mean it. It truly is tucked away for peace and privacy and with lake views that will make you feel like you’re on vacation every day.

You will love the beauty and serenity of this Hill Country community with glimmering lake and rolling canyon views from your new home. Experience the height of private luxury living, while only being minutes from major employers, the Hill Country Galleria and outstanding dining options.

Come explore how you can enhance your lifestyle. The community is part of the award-winning Lake Travis ISD and LOW tax rates of 1.98% . .can’t beat it!

Lake Travis is a series of man-made lakes in Texas and is a branch of the Colorado River which spans approximately 63 miles. The lake offers a plethora of activities and a cool relief from our fiery-hot summers.

Westin Homes and Drees Custom Homes are the builders. There are available lots for you to custom-build your home and also homes that are built and ready to be yours right away.


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A bit about Westin Homes: (Credit from the Westin Homes website)

Westin Homes is proud to lead the market in providing the best product and interior design of new homes in Houston, Texas.  Westin has built a strong reputation as a builder of trust in delivering sophisticated luxury homes to the Houston Community. Our award winning architectural designs clearly set us apart from the competition, and our level of detail transcends all the way from the nail pattern on the roof to the glue pattern beneath the flooring.

Westin Homes fosters an environment that rewards its employees for ideas on improving our building methods and integrating the newest technological advancements.  Recent developments in technology not only introduce new conveniences, such the ability to turn your lights on when you are down the street, but they also save you considerable amounts of money, such as energy efficient windows.  Although our attitude is extremely generous towards the features and special touches of your home, we remain conservative in our pricing structure to insure that we provide affordable sophistication.

Westin Homes not only rewards its employees for their thoughts and ideas, we reward our customers.  Suggestions offered by our clients are often implemented into new practices.  At Westin Homes, we feel that it is critical to understand the ever changing needs of our customers in order to improve our products.

Westin Homes sales agent, Kevin Fogarty, knows the community best and is very friendly and helpful.

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A bit about Drees Custom Homes: (Credit from the Drees Custom Homes website)

Out of all of the home builders to choose from, you can count on 90 years of our award-winning experience in custom home building to make your experience easy.

We've learned a lot in nearly a century. In all that time, we have never once shied away from offering our homebuyers the best, from building materials, to floor plans, to interior and exterior design elements, to customer service. We hire and retain experts to deliver the home you're dreaming of. We can't wait to share our knowledge and expertise with you as we build your new custom home together.

Don’t forget, you NEED REPRESENTATION for a new home construction home so protect your best interests and hire a REALTOR to represent you.

My best,

Rachael V. Peterson
Associate Broker/REALTOR® 
Aston & Associates
512 695 8923

Sunfield Community in Buda, Texas

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Sunfield is one of our favorite communities in Buda specifically because of the amazing amenities, including the brand new lazy river!

Builders include: Gehan, William Lyons, Centex, Castlerock, Pulte and Chesmar Homes and homes start in the low-mid $200’s.

Nestled in one of Austin’s fastest growing areas is our newest master planned community located right in the heart of Buda, Texas. New construction in this Austin area offers multiple styles of new homes to suit most any family’s lifestyle.

Unique shopping options in historic downtown Buda, restaurants, entertainment and recreation are all minutes from your new home.

Just 15 minutes from downtown Austin and 15 minutes from beautiful San Marcos, Sunfield is strategically located on FM 2001 and I-35. With a small town feel yet minutes away from the big city, Sunfield has it all.

You and your family will enjoy the wonderful amenities showcased within this master planned community.

Offering a splash pad pool, hiking and bike trails, covered pavilion, and an open field for sports, there will always be something fun adults and the kids alike.

**Brand new lazy river amenity center now open. This main attraction has over 25,000 SF of pool deck, picnic tables, pavilions, grill stations, lagoon pool, activity pool and 1,000 long lazy river.

So if you are searching for a great value with a small town feel accompanied by magnificent architectural detail, then Sunfield is the place you should call home.

We’ve represented many clients for their purchase of a brand new home in Sunfield and we would love the opportunity to serve you. Remember, you NEED YOUR OWN REPRESENTATION when buying a new home construction home. The sales agents WORK FOR THE BUILDER, NOT YOU! Plus, many times we are able to negotiate appliance packages, add-ons like blinds/garage door openers and extended home warranties.

Rachael V. Peterson
Associate Broker
Aston & Associates
512 695 8923

Are You a Veteran? You've Got Some Awesome Options!

My preferred VA lender & Texas VA Loan Specialist, Chad Bowman, helps to keep me abreast of the VA loans and how YOU can benefit.

Did you know:

Veterans are NOT required to pay mortgage insurance

Veterans can buy a home with ZERO money down

Disabled veterans receive tax breaks on their property taxes for their primary residence

The loan limit for veterans has INCREASED to $510,400 for 2020

If you are a veteran, contact me and I’ll guide you through the process and introduce you to my preferred lender, Chad Bowman, who SPECIALIZES in VA loans and knows all the
ins-and -outs of the program to help you reach your home-ownership goals.

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