Karen Chester, Realtor - Austin Real Estate Experts, TX Lic

05/15/2024

05/01/2024

Join us for open house on April 27, Saturday, 12-2PM, in Estancia West Community, Killeen, TX, beautiful home featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, dedicated office, bonus room with en-suite bathroom. Just in time for summer with covered patio and in-ground pool.

05/01/2024

12/05/2023

The first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 🎄

On Christmas Eve, 1931, at the height of the Great Depression, Italian laborers at the Rockefeller Center construction site decided to pool their money together to buy a Christmas tree to lift their spirits. It was a 20-foot balsam tree that they decorated with handmade garland and strings of cranberries from their families. The workers then lined up at the tree to receive their paychecks, distributed by a foreman standing behind a wooden crate. ⁣
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The construction of Rockefeller Center began on May 17, 1930, and took place during the worst years of the Great Depression. At the time, 64% of building trade workers in NYC were unemployed. It’s estimated that it provided employment for 50,000 people. The project ultimately transformed the NYC cityscape.

The official website of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree describes the holiday tree as a “world-wide symbol of Christmas,” a statement we really can’t argue with, especially since 125 MILLION PEOPLE visit the attraction each year.

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07/14/2023

Lots of fun in the neighborhood

06/19/2023

03/23/2023

Just Listed!
12602 Velarde Cv., Austin, TX
So many extras! Stately home with park-like back yard, huge deck and trees, greenhouse, and Koi pond. 3 living areas, plus sunroom. Updated kitchen with open floor plan leads to large family room with fireplace. Upstairs bedrooms have walk-in closets and large windows for great light. Upstairs landing provides bonus area for numerous activities. Primary bedroom with large walk-in closet and bay window. Excellent Round Rock schools. Great location near major highways, businesses, and shopping. Ride your bike to the new Apple Complex or walk to Pond Springs Elementary School. Numerous parks and trails for outdoor fun!

Virtual Tour:
https://mls.realtour.biz/12602VelardeCove/Austin/TX

01/25/2023

Moving is stressful and adding pets to the mix can often add more to your plate. Follow these few simple tips to alleviate the stress and keep your pets safe.

01/16/2023

Wondering about the market…… looks like another good year. Check these numbers out….Ready buy? Sell?

01/11/2023

Way to go, Jen!

Say Congratulations to our Top Listing Agent!! Congratulations Jen Alvarez!