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“Thanks Mick for getting my property in the Hollows sold recently. I was impressed by the professionalism of the Mick Hooper team.”
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Welcome! Looking for a Realtor who really knows - and lives- the Lake Travis real estate market (and lifestyle)? Mick Hooper, Broker/Owner of Crosswind Realty, is THE source for uparalleled information about Lake Travis Real Estate - including the waterfront communities of Austin, Volente, Jonestown, Lago Vista, Point Venture, Spicewood, Briarcliff and Lakeway, Texas.
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For Mick Hooper, nothing beats a long day at "The Office".
When Mick Hooper asks you to meet him at "The Office", you're in for a treat. His 43-foot Formula yacht, named "The Office", offers a glimpse into the many ways that Mick's unique and dynamic style of business sets him apart from other real estate brokers. Mick will tell you that it's his mission to help his clients make the most of their investment opportunities. And, as Mick puts it, "I like to put the fun back into what most people consider a very serious business." And he delivers - with his unique ability to not only offer a local perspective, but valuable insider information that clients can only get from someone who knows - and lives - the Lake Travis lifestyle. Simply put, his intimate knowledge of the lake and local market conditions make Mick Hooper your ultimate Lake Travis real estate resource.
Chart Your Own Course
For your next move in or out of the Austin and Lake Travis area, call Mick and meet him at "The Office", where he can help you chart a course for success.
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Lake Travis Vacation Homes get National Exposure
Austin and Lake Travis enjoyed the national spotlight when The Travel Channel aired an episode of Vacation Home Search, featuring waterfront homes on Lake Travis. The Travel Channel chose Austin for its growing national reputation for a healthy economy, vibrant social scene and picturesque scenery, and cited Lake Travis as one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in Texas.
 The Travel Channel chose Mick to host the film crew from Authentic Entertainment because of his expertise in Lake Travis real estate. Mick routinely tours waterfront properties with clients in "The Office", his 43-foot yacht. This unique insider's tour of the lake often includes cruising through Devil's Cove and wraps up with dinner or cocktails at a boat-up restaurant. This unique aspect of Mick's real estate practice caught the attention of The Travel Channel.
The Lake Travis episode of Vacation Home Search is now airing in re-runs - check your local listings! Locally, the Travel Channel is on Time Warner Cable, channel 33.
Need local real estate information? I've summarized much of what is important about the Lake Travis real estate market in this site, including detailed information about the individual waterfront communities of Lakeway, Lago Vista, Point Venture, Jonestown, Briarcliff and Spicewood.
Need expert advice? No website, large or small, can take the place of a top real estate agent. Not even mine! This site is filled with ways that you can contact me for one-on-one expert help and advice. That's my job.
Contact me with confidence! I guarantee your privacy will be respected. And I offer the services on this site for free and without obligation. Why? I want to be your real estate broker (actually, long before you ever need one). As your trusted, professional real estate partner, I will help you find the best home in your area within your price range. And together we will sell your home, for as much as the market will bear, and as quickly as possible.
Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. As a top Austin, Texas and Lake Travis real estate broker, I have the experience and track record you are looking for. Let me help - and let's have some fun along the way!
Mick Hooper, e-PRO, ABR, CLHMS
Broker/Owner, Crosswind Realty
Mobile: (512) 845-5896
e-PRO Internet Professional (e-PRO)
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First Time Buyers >The Real Bottom Line
An important part of buying a house is sitting down with your real estate agent or a mortgage lender to get a clear idea of how much you can afford. They will add up all of your monthly expenses, the mortgage payment, insurance, real estate taxes, homeowners or condo association fees--and the grand total can throw you into shock!
The important thing to remember is that the grand total isn't really the bottom line. When you add your tax savings to the equation, you may be pleasantly surprised. During the early years of your loan, almost all of the mortgage can be deducted from your state and federal income tax. The same is true of your real estate taxes. If you use part of your house as a home office, you may be able to qualify for additional tax savings. In some areas, homes with ground floor apartments are popular for offsetting part of the mortgage and offering even more tax savings.
When you make calculations about the monthly costs that include the tax savings, you may find that owning your own home is less expensive than renting a house or apartment of comparable size.
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What is the world's most valuable piece of furniture?
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The 18th century Italian Badmiton Cabinet owned by the Duke of Beaufort sold in 1990 at Christie's, London for $15.1 million dollars. |
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