Sophie Martinez, Realtor

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.

Any surfers in the area?! 🏄‍♀️

Surf Lakes signs agreement to build "biggest surf park development on the planet" 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,

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! 💫

🚫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

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!

New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today 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...

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!

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!

These ladies are not only some bomb REALTORS, but they are bosses, moms, incredible wives, farmers, business owners and women that remind me (especially on the hard days) why we do what we do!
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This industry can feel isolating sometimes, but with people in your corner that see you as a running buddy vs competition—it just makes it all the more better!

Thank you .u.realtor & (and all you amazing agents at )

Let’s go rock this week! 💪🏽

Yesterday I got to explore in to bring you what they have to offer!
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Pick from 4 awesome builders (, , , and ) featuring a beautiful park and amenities soon to come and even a food truck park featuring coffee shops, tacos and more!
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The goal of Parmer Ranch is to provide residents with vibrant lifestyle right there in the neighborhood itself. Stay tuned! I’ll be featuring some of their models for you to see 😉
Questions about pricing/availability? Comment below or DM to chat!

Sophie Martinez, REALTOR
Nora Wall & Company
www.sophiemartinez.com

FYI! Leander residents 🚨

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Sophie Martinez, REALTOR
Nora Wall & Company, INC.
www.sophiemartinez.com

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Property taxes in Central Texas have gone way up! 🚀
See how you can protest them this year! 👇

✨The New Leander Activity Center is now OPEN!🎉

👀 More growth coming to Central Texas…this time, in Temple!

Meta plans for $800M data center in Temple — what that means for Austin It plans to make an $800 million investment — this time outside of Austin. The company is creating a Hyperscale Data Center about an hour north of Austin in the city of Temple.

This morning, my clients (and super sweet friends) invited me to a Pancake Party they had for their neighbors! I thought it was such a cute way to get to know the people in your area! I made some new friends and ran into old ones ✨

Check out getting all the love! 🤍

What other cool ideas do y’all have for getting to know your neighbors??
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Waking up to the devastation our neighbors in Round Rock & Jarrell experienced in yesterday’s tornados is heartbreaking!

🚨 There are temporary shelters in place if you or someone you know needs a place to stay. If you have been personally affected—please, please, please reach out!

First responders, officials in Round Rock working to assess tornado damage, install temporary shelters A news release from the city of Round Rock states crews are concentrated along Hwy. 79, Gattis School Road and Greenlawn Blvd., where the bulk of debris and damage is located.

Leander Residents! Please beware 👀

Thieves using USPS ‘master key’ to steal mail in Leander Thieves somehow obtained a stolen US Postal Service ‘master key,’ which was used to unlock hundreds of mailboxes and steal its contents — including letters and packages — su…

We women, we get things done! 💃🏻

How are these kids so big already?! 😭

To say these last few years have been insane is an understatement. But these guys, they keep us going day in and day out.

Serious question though…do genes win? 😂

Years ago when I first started helping people buy and sell homes…I asked my sister if I could borrow her Texas necklace I had seen her wear. She graciously lent it to me and it’s been featured on every piece of marketing I do. ✨

Hop forward to 2022, and my sweet mama and associate .bellido gifted me with my very own! 🤍

Listen, there’s a lot going on the world today. And most days I feel like it’s easy to overlook the little miracles. Since starting this business in 2018, I’ve had the honor of serving families from all over the country find their home in Texas. And in doing so, I’m the one who is blessed by seeing these families establish roots.

Just so grateful for all of you! Thanks for being apart of my little miracles.

P.S. Check your mail soon for a quarterly gift from me to you as you continue to establish home! If you’d like to receive one—DM me!
Sophie Martinez, REALTOR
Nora Wall & Company
512-923-3900

How much did your zip code go up in prices?? 💸

Yesterday, a few of our agents went to scout out the Super Bowl of Builders where we connected with local builders to find out about homes available for our clients! We also met some really cool vendors that can help with different needs.
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We out for you guys!

🚨 Boil Water Notice for Austin 🚨

Did you receive a call or text about a boil water notice? This is an official activation of the Warn Central Texas emergency alert system. ALL Austin Water Customers MUST boil water for 2 full minutes before using it for eating or drinking.

More info: austintexas.gov/alerts

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¿Recibió una llamada o texto sobre el aviso para hervir el agua? Esta es una activación del sistema de emergencia Warn Central Texas. TODOS los clientes de DEBEN hervir el agua por 2 minutos antes de usar para comer o beber.

Más información: austintexas.gov/alerts