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The Custom Home Process: Architect First or a Builder First?

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The Custom Home Process: Architect First or a Builder First?

How many of you have had a prospective home buyer bring you a completed set of plans, that when priced out was well out of their new home budget? Throughout my 42 year home building career, and now as an Austin Custom Home Builder, the process of designing and building...

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Specialize in working with relocating families to craft luxury custom homes

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Specialize in working with relocating families to craft luxury custom homes

We specialize in working with relocating families to craft luxury custom homes, designed for the way you live. We have a customized program that allows clients to work on their new custom home while living in another city, state or country during construction, making fo...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Hosts Sunset Cruise for San Juan Diego School Silent Auction Winners

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Hosts Sunset Cruise for San Juan Diego School Silent Auction Winners

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas prides itself on our continuing support of our Greater Austin community. On June 2nd we had the pleasure of taking the San Juan Diego School Gala silent auction winners on a Sunset Cruise over beautiful Lake Travis. The...

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THIS WEEKEND ONLY! SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH FROM 1-4pm… BELVEDERE’S HILL COUNTRY HOME TOUR

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH FROM 1-4pm… BELVEDERE’S HILL COUNTRY HOME TOUR

Join us this Sunday from 1 – 4 PM to tour one of our completed Custom Home projects. Since we only build pre-sold custom homes in the greater Austin Texas area this is a terrific opportunity to see some of our work and discuss your own Custom Home plans with the 201...

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Universal Design Concepts Appealing to Younger Demographics

Universal Design Concepts Appealing to Younger Demographics

According to theWall Street Journal’s recent report on design trends, Universal Design principles once considered specifically for Specialty Living Needs, have become attractive to younger demographics looking for greater functionality in their homes today. At Zb...

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Texas Women In Business of Austin Welcomes Steve Zbranek

Texas Women In Business of Austin Welcomes Steve Zbranek

The Texas Women In Business (TWIB) organization welcomed Steve Zbranek as their speaker during the October luncheon meeting in Austin. Steve Zbranek, a nationally recognized Master Builder, 4-Time Builder of the Year and Chair Elect of the Lake Travis Chamber of Commer...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Featured in Lakeway Magazines 2011 Fall Issue

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Featured in Lakeway Magazines 2011 Fall Issue

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Featured in Lakeway Magazines 2011 Fall Issue , published by Community Circular Magazines ( www.LakewayMagazine.com ) The article appearing on Page 27 of the Lakeway Magazine, highlights the most recent awards received ...

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Steve Zbranek Inducted into HBA Hall of Honor

Steve Zbranek Inducted into HBA Hall of Honor

Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Recognizes Steve Zbranek with Distinguished Excellence Award The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin awarded Steve Zbranek of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes, Ltd. special recognition by inducting him into the Assoc...

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Zbranek Custom Homes Announces LTYA Benefit Home Partners

Zbranek Custom Homes Announces LTYA Benefit Home Partners

In August 2008, the LTYA was the victim of a serious mismanagement of funds by a 3rd party financial company hired by LTYA to collect online credit card payments. When this company filed for bankruptcy, LTYA’s hopes of recovering these funds were dashes. The end res...

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NAHB Awards Steve Zbranek 2010 “National Master Builder of the Year”

NAHB Awards Steve Zbranek 2010 “National Master Builder of the Year”

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will honor Steve Zbranek, Graduate Master Builder, at the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas as its “National Master Builder of the Year”. His contributions as a designee have elevated the image of homeb...

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Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Installs Steve Zbranek as new President

Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Installs Steve Zbranek as new President

On Thursday, October 22nd Steve Zbranek of Zbranek Custom Homes was installed as President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. Zbranek is a past president of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association and a three time Builder of the Year. The keynote...

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Steve Zbranek, owner/partner of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Steve Zbranek, owner/partner of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Prominent business leader shares his winning formula for creating & keeping customers Published Date : August 30, 2012 Author : jean Steve Zbranek, owner/partner of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes had the recent pleasure of speaking to the Women’s Chamber of Co...

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Austin Among Most-Searched U.S. Real Estate Markets

Austin Among Most-Searched U.S. Real Estate Markets

Austin Among Most-Searched U.S. Real Estate Markets Published Date : August 29, 2012 Author : jean With Austin Texas being among the most-searched United States real estate markets in the country, we at Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes understand the intricacies of wo...

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Hill Country Modern home by Austin luxury home builder

Hill Country Modern home by Austin luxury home builder

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Embraces Design Elements of Hill Country Modern Published Date : September 21, 2012 Author : jean Austin’s award winning luxury custom home builder, Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes has recently completed a “Hill Country Modern” p...

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Austin Neighborhoods

Austin Neighborhoods

Austin attracts people from all walks of life. From musicians to artists to traditional families and tech gurus. One reason for this is that there are a multitude of places to live depending on your income, lifestyle and particular needs. Whether you want to live in a d...

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What you might not know about Austin

What you might not know about Austin

Moving to Austin might be the best thing that can do in your life. It is a hip city with a great art vibe but with a lot of opportunities for almost everyone. When comparing it to other big cities like New York and Miami, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that th...

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The Best State Capital

The Best State Capital

Texas is so blessed to have a capital like Austin. There have been several reviews and articles written about state capitals in social media and print publishings that rank the best places to live. Apparently, there are four major categories that are included in judging...

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Before Moving to Austin

Before Moving to Austin

Relocating to Austin, Texas can be a very exciting thing. New things and new adventures in a new place. It may be a laid back town but it does not lack in excitement. To help you successfully relocate to Austin, there are some things you need to know about it. There ar...

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Eanes Independent School District

Eanes Independent School District

Just west of downtown Austin lie the communities of West Lake Hills and Rollingwood. Children here attend the elementary, middle, and high schools of Eanes Independent School District which is the best school district in Texas and the 21st best school district in the na...

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Award Winning Local Custom Home Builder has a New Name for the New Year!

Award Winning Local Custom Home Builder has a New Name for the New Year!

Zbranek Custom Homes Ltd. of Austin, Texas has changed the company name to Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes, Ltd. Award Winning local Custom Home Builders Tony Holt and Steve Zbranek of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes The name change reflects the company ownershi...

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Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce Elects Steve Zbranek 2011 Chairman of the Board

Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce Elects Steve Zbranek 2011 Chairman of the Board

The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce voted today to appoint Steve Zbranek as 2011 Chairman of the Board. Steve looks forward to serving the Chamber with the same energy he brought to the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, where he has just finished his tenure a...

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New Spanish Oaks Custom Begins in Austin Texas

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New Spanish Oaks Custom Begins in Austin Texas

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Begins Construction of New Santa Barbara Styled Mediterranean in Spanish Oaks Austin luxury custom home builder, Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes has begun construction on their new Santa Barbara styled Mediterranean home inSpanish Oaks, ...

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