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

1956 kitchen

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…

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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

Large stucco ranch surrounded by trees
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…

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historic homes in austinThere 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…

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round-rock-homes-for-saleTexas is known for a lot of things, like barbecue, Bevo, and being big. But there's one adjective that applies that might not have been at the top of your list:

Affordable.

According to an article from Livability.com, Round Rock is the most affordable place to live in the United States. This is likely due to two factors. Round Rock has very low property taxes compared to other cities in the country. This has helped attract companies like Dell Computers and TECO-Westinghouse to set up shop. With big companies like these, Round Rock is one of the best cities to live in financially.

What To Do in Round Rock

This makes Round Rock one of the most exciting places to live. The suburb is 20 miles away from downtown Austin, making it attractive for Round…

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2015 best of austin badgeThis year, we wanted to honor some local Austin businesses that we have worked with in the past year that have gone above and beyond to help our customers with their new homes, condos, and apartments. We have compiled a list of contractors, mortgage lenders, and a variety of other businesses who have shown commitment to providing honest and quality work for Pauly Presley Realty customers.

We encourage you to show your support to these local companies by continuing to patronize their businesses in the future.

Our 2015 Best Austin Vendor Award Winners Are:

Mortgage Brokers

  • Sente Mortgage - www.sentemortgage.com
  • Capstar Lending, LLC - www.capstarlending.com
  • UFCU Mortgage Services - www.ufcu.org

 

Title Companies

  • Hay Legal…

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austin-moving-tips So you've bought a new home, and you're beginning the process of relocating your belongings and furniture. What might be largest headache along the way is actually moving all those things! Here are some tips from the moving pros that will help transferring into your new Austin home as easy as possible.

Wrap Breakables in Clothing, Towels, or Blankets

While in many cases it makes the most sense to pack your items and separate them by where in the house they will go, you can save a whole lot of time and money by packing your soft bedroom items (clothes, blankets, towels) with your breakable kitchenware. This method will protect your plates and kitchen ware from breaking, and save you from having to wrap everything up in bubble wrap or newspaper.

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orange piggy bank and calculatorIf you're a young and upstart couple with the world in front of you, you have a different set of priorities than other people. You're probably just looking to get student loans paid off, get things paid for, and not make any outrageous expenses where applicable. Therefore, a lot of things start going off the wayside. One of those elements that may slip to the wayside is real estate. It shouldn't be a surprise that an Austin realty company would be talking about this, but we do genuinely care. As young people, why should you care about an investment in Austin real estate?

If you read our article a couple weeks back, we talked about the worst real estate advice we'd ever heard: don't invest. This article directly applies to what we're talking about today.…

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couple moving boxesMost of us know that moving into a new home can be extremely stressful. As some of the most trusted real estate agents in Austin, we know this better than most, and we want you to be fully prepared to move into your new home with ease. Here are four tips that should make your life a little easier, and get you started on the right track for making your move worry-free.

1. Use Saran Wrap and Stretch Wrap, They Can Be Life Savers!
It is astounding the possibilities that saran wrap holds to make moving that much easier. Use it to secure the tops of your drawers so none of your silverware or clothing gets tossed around in the move. You can also use the bigger rolls of to wrap the handles of your garden and kitchen tools together (like shovels, brooms, mops)…

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cup of coffee with heart shaped creamMornings can be a tall order, especially when dealing with Austin mornings. The headache-inducing mix of traffic, weather, and the weekday grind means that you deserve something amazing to keep your energy going. That's why we've cherry picked some of the greatest Austin coffee places to help you in your quest to stay awake.

The Steeping Room is a tea shop that some would describe as “Instagram worthy,” since you HAVE to share photos of your delicious teas. While the tea is obviously delicious, the food is art. Each meal, from a muffin to an entire Sunday brunch, is prepared with a degree of artistry that is almost unparalleled. Also, did I mention they have pretty darn good tea?

Quack's 43rd Street Bakery is a little bit of an institution. Originally…

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Gingerbread_House_Essex_CTAs 2015 begins, it's important to get all of your affairs in order. Starting with a clean slate is important, but cleaning your slate is a tall order. One of the most important items to get together is your Austin real estate portfolio. What to look at, what to avoid, what to simply ignore. With a tremendous amount of opinions being thrown at you from realtors, family, and friends, it is very easy to get overwhelmed.

At Pauly Presley Realty, we've heard a lot of advice. We've also given a lot of advice to potential homebuyers and investors in the greater Austin area. Real estate is often the most important investment that a family will make. You don't want to make any mistakes or else drastic consequences can happen. But there is one thing that we very…

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