Sophie Martinez, Realtor

05/14/2023

Sticky hands. Loud Voices. Messy rooms.

They won’t last long.

Someday way too soon, my house will be quiet again. Because these two tornadoes will be out in the world wreaking havoc and changing atmospheres.

I’m the lucky lady right now that gets to say “yeah, the two running around with the lollipops and the underwear on their heads—those are mine.” We did good 😘

Thanks for capturing the chaos and helping me see the beauty of the moment 🤍

And happy Mother’s Day friends. Whether you tire, embrace, miss or wish for chaos—I hope your heart gets peace to enjoy each moment.

10/20/2022

Any surfers in the area?! 🏄‍♀️

Surf Lakes is coming to Austin to build the "biggest surf park development on the planet."The 400-acre Pura Vida community will consist of restaurants, hotels,

09/14/2022

Making treats for our clients is something we love to do at NW&Co. Thanks for giving us a quick break from the day to do something fun for our people! 💫

09/09/2022

🚫OUTDOOR WATERING IN LEANDER 🚨

***UPDATE, 9/9/2022: Leak in repaired BCRUA pipeline worsens***

On Sept. 9, Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) contractors re-inspected the leaking section of 36-inch raw water pipeline found in August.

The leak is now diverting about 2 million gallons of water per day, or 6 percent of total pipe capacity, from within the lake, which is up from 1 million gallons as of last month. Since it is underneath the lake's surface, leaked water remains in the lake rather than getting pumped to the BCRUA treatment plant.

At this time, water customers should continue following the city's Phase 4 water conservation plan (no outdoor watering), minimize nonessential water uses, and monitor city channels for updates and information. See Phase 4 details below.

Leander City Council will receive an update on the BCRUA pipeline at the next regular council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15. More info at www.leandertx.gov/water

***NOTICE, 9/8/2022: Leander prohibits outdoor watering, prepares for BCRUA pipeline repair***

City of Leander has initiated Phase 4 conservation measures, which prohibits all outdoor watering effective immediately, to prepare the upcoming repair of the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) raw water pipeline. During ongoing underwater inspections by BCRUA on Aug. 8, contractors discovered a new leak in the section of the pipeline previously repaired in 2021. The pipeline supplies raw water from Lake Travis into the BCRUA water treatment facility, which is Leander's primary source for treated drinking water.

View a message from Mayor Christine DeLisle https://bit.ly/3KX5WGc

BCRUA pipeline repair work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 21, and may last 10-14 days. During this time, the BCRUA water treatment plant will be out of service and Leander's water treatment capacity will be reduced by more than 50 percent from 25 to 9 million gallons per day. In July, average Leander water use was about 18 million gallons per day.

Leander water customers should turn off irrigation system completely and limit other nonessential uses until further notice. Hand-held watering is also prohibited. City officials will monitor overall water demand each day in an effort to reduce citywide use to no more than 9 million gallons per day before and during the BCRUA pipeline repair.

Additional Phase 4 actions

Starting today, the city will:
- Turn off irrigation systems at all public parks and city facilities
- Turn off all commercial irrigation systems
- Discontinue water main and line flushing unless necessary for public health, safety, and welfare
- Delay acceptance and approval of pool permit applications
- Strongly encourage delay of landscape installation or related building activities. which may require nonessential water uses

Starting Monday, Sept. 19, the city will:
- Close the Lakewood and Bledsoe park splash pads
-Prohibit all water connections for construction-related activities
-Delay new water meter installations

More information: www.leandertx.gov/water

09/01/2022

Yeaup; interest rates continue to climb! BUT inventory is creeping up. Which for buyers means--OPTIONS! I know of lots of lenders offering great incentives to help you with lowering your interest rates to get into a home.

DM me for more info!

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that come with i...

08/10/2022

We’ve had a California adventure to remember. ☀️

Cruise. Palm trees. Sushi. But best of all—time with my baby, , visiting Cali friends and the Mastermind conference with this amazing group of agents!

06/11/2022

What would you do if you were on the market for a new home and suddenly you find yourself in the middle of a pandemic with the housing market going cRaZy and there’s uncertainty around every corner?
Well this sweet family kept their eye on the prize all while navigating through bidding situations, waitlists, interest rate changes, labor/material shortages and delays that have become so widespread.
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Today they’re in their brand new home. Kids have picked out their rooms and their little doggie has a yard all to herself. Finally, they can call themselves “homeowners”!

You better believe they were ready to celebrate 🎉…and it’s families like theirs that keep me constantly pushing forward to help people get to this day.

The journey might not be easy BUT it’ll be so worth it!