The Tesla Solar Roof: A Game-Changer in Solar Energy
The Tesla solar roof is the first of its kind, replacing solar panels with a tile roof that is also energy producing.
Author: Bethany Jenkins
Bethany Jenkins serves as Vice President at Jenkins Custom Homes. She has an undergraduate degree in Business from Texas A&M University an Executive MBA from HBU in Houston.
Is the “Next Big Thing” in Driftwood Texas?
Driftwood Golf and Ranch Home Builders
Austin Wine Country
From Spicewood to San Marcos, there are plenty of places near Austin to make a weekend wine getaway. Duchman Family Winery, Driftwood www.duchmanwinery.com | 512-848-1470 The Duchman Family Winery was founded in 2004 by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman in a quest to bring world-class winemaking to Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. Their…
20 Jaw-dropping Windows that’ll make You the Envy of Austin
Windows have become the primary luxury feature and standard for luxury custom homes in Austin. Check out these amazing windows that will have your neighbors buzzing.
Exciting New Opportunity to Own a Ranchette in Austin
There are many beautiful properties around Austin, and we appreciate all of them. Characteristics like water views, golf course living, views of downtown Austin, and hill country vistas are some of our favorites. They are wonderful in their own right and as varied as their owners. One type of property has been missing in recent…
Welcome to Austin!
If you are planning to buy a home in the Austin area, welcome! You’ll be joining a growing number of people who have decided to make Austin their home or their “home away from home”. We hear the story so often…so many people are moving from California or New York, in fact, that it’s become…
Insulated Concrete Forms: Pros and Cons
Are you thinking about using insulated concrete forms (ICF) to build your new home? We’ll cover what ICF is, how it works, and the pros and cons of ICF construction. Here’s what you need to know about this energy-efficient building material. What Are Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)? Insulated concrete formwork, commonly known as ICF, is…
Great Construction Details with Shan Jenkins (Ep #7)
Welcome to Episode #7 of the Austin Move UP Podcast. In today’s episode, we’re talking with Shan Jenkins, owner of Jenkins Design Build, about Construction Details. “What are they and why are they important?”, you ask. That’s what we’re going to be talking about today.
2020 Economic Forecast
Every January, the local Home Builders Association hosts the Economic Outlook forum for the year. For 18 years, Eldon Rude, with 360 Real Estate Analytics, has presented the statistics and economics for this forum, along with a few guest speakers. A Look Back Last year, Eldon spoke to a group of almost 800. He summarized…
Paint Color of the Year & Color Trends Revisited
It is a new year and time, yet again, to choose the Paint Color of the Year. Each year we ask our designers to select their favorite paint color from among the major paint manufacturers. And this year, the winner is……. 2020 Paint Color of the Year Benjamin Moore’s First Light 102-70. This soft color,…