All Blog Entries by Brad Pauly

Austin is perhaps one of the best cities to live in if you love wide open spaces as much as you love urban life. We have some of the best hiking trails around. As summer approaches, make sure to pencil these parks and trails into your outdoors time!

McKinney Falls State Park

As you stand surrounded by trees and waterfalls, you’d never realize you’re down the road from an airport or just outside a big city. McKinney Falls is a beautiful oasis on the southeast end of Austin. In addition to great hiking, visitors can enjoy camping, biking, fishing, and Onion Creek swimming. There are more secluded trails for those seeking solitude, but you’ll also find common areas perfect for bringing your family or pets. Children 12 and under can get in for free,…

If you’re an HGTV watcher, you’re probably already aware of their huge giveaway contest and the role Austin plays in it. For those of you who aren’t, we’ll fill you in. Each year, HGTV gives away a high-tech, energy efficient “Smart Home” that their experts have built and furnished. Last year, the giveaway house was located in Nashville, TN. This year, the giveaway is in our very own city of Austin.

Valued at $1 million, the “modern farmhouse” styled home was built by Austin home builder Scott Turner of Riverside Homes. The house spans 2,300 square feet and…

There are thousands upon thousands of realtors that are out in the world. Each and every one of them is trying to sell you a home. Some might try and sell you a good home. Some will try and sell you a terrible home. Because of this, dealing with real estate can be taken as a shaky game that people play.

Pauly Presley doesn't like to play games with your home. We've invested the time and effort to make each and every realtor in Austin a genuinely great one. Since we have the knowledge on how to pick our realtors, we figured we should pass the screening process on to you. That way, when you pick a realtor, you make sure you pick the right one.

A working realtor in Austin must know Austin.

This one seems like a no-brainer, but you would be surprised…

If you have a home in Austin, then you know how much the city has to offer. Between our many concerts, festivals, and amazing food found everywhere, there’s hardly ever a dull moment in ATX. As we move into spring and summer, we welcome a whole new list of awesome things to do around town. If you’re looking for anything to do this April in Austin, look no further! We’ve got you covered.

90’s Hip Hop Dance Party
April 4, 2015

Love dancing to Salt N Pepa while you clean the house? What if you could dance to those beats with a whole group of people who understand the magnificence of 90’s hip hop? Now you can! The Madison Nightclub, located downtown on 5th street, holds a monthly 90’s Hip Hop Dance Party for fans of everyone from Lauryn Hill to Public…

Let's face it. If you've got a home in Austin, then you live in a pretty cool city. And if you’re a taco enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place. Austin is filled with awesome taco shops and food trucks. Since you’ll probably have a hard time narrowing down all your options, we at the Pauly Presley Realty team decided to do some research, and have compiled a list of our favorites for you. Here are our picks for the best tacos in Austin!

10. Habanero Mexican Cafe

(501 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704)

You’ll probably need to visit Habanero quite a few times to work through their extensive taco menu . You won’t find any crazy or “experimental” flavor combinations--Habanero is more about bringing you high quality classic tacos. For people who enjoy…

We're incredibly proud of this cute piece of Austin realty. It's located in downtown Austin, TX on E 7th Street. Because of that, it's extremely close to restaurants, bars, music, and a bunch of night life that Austin is known for.

Additionally, this building has been designated as a historical marker. Originally, this home was built in 1900, right at the turn of the 20th century. Since then, it has gone through several tenants, before finally settling down as a small office complex. Due to its historic designation, the home has lower taxes required on it.

This pink Victorian house has had significant renovations to bring it into the 21st century. The building has been made handicapped accessible. Also, each floor has the luxury of its own separate…

If you've just purchased a new home in Austin, chances are you're not wanting to make any substantial investments any time soon. The biggest problem is that items like furniture or decorations don't come cheap. Either you're going to have to make some purchases or else you'll be sleeping on your floor for awhile.

That means you need to think smarter about buying. There are options around town which will do just fine in getting you the things your home needs. Instead of sitting on your hands about new items, sit on used furniture. It's much more comfortable!

1. Austin.Craigslist.org

It's the biggest online classifieds section, so of course there would be a free section. With new listings going up daily, there's never a shortage on free items being…

You Won’t Believe What The Home Owner Found Inside!

It's not every day you find a brand new kitchen completely stocked with pastel pink 1956 appliances.

That's exactly what happened with Nathan Chandler, a furniture supplier that's based in Chicago. Chandler purchased the home in 2010 and the photos from the home have recently been making the rounds on the internet.



The story goes that Chandler was simply purchasing a home. There was a catch, though.

“The house was never occupied and the appliances were never used,” Chandler explains. “The manuals were still tapes to the appliances.”

There was no explanation as to why the home had never had any occupants, but that didn't deter Chandler. Instead of balking and being cautious, he eagerly…

At Pauly Presley Realty, we want to make sure that there is a home that is just right for you, no matter what you need. We have a tremendous amount of homes for sale that fit anyone’s lifestyle. We even have homes for those that need a little bit more from their living space. For those lifestyles, we’ve cultivated a list of prime Austin real estate that fit in with the more than luxurious crowd. Take a peak.

8. 9209 Scenic Bluff DR, Austin, TX

Price: $9,950,000 (as of 2/20/2015)

Year Built: 2002
Lot Size: 20 acres
3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Comes with balcony, walk-in closet, and private walking path
This lovely Mediterranean-style home offers 20 acres of unencumbered views of the rolling Austin hill side. There is a distinct multicultural feel…

There are so many ways that people look for a home. Whether it's through the internet or asking a friend or some other thing, we live in an age where a million different options exist in order to provide the consumer with the exact kind of option that they are looking for. However, in this age of wonders, there is only one option that stands head and shoulders above the rest. One thing that will help you find those homes for sale.

Ask a realtor.

We sincerely and honestly believe that the best resource for a person or family to find new homes for sale is to talk with a realtor. It's the same way someone would talk to a doctor about a medical procedure or a mechanic about an automotive procedure. You would talk to a realtor for a real estate procedure. In…