Custom Home Builders Austin

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The Custom Home Process: Architect First or Builder First?

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The Custom Home Process: Architect First or Builder First?

Throughout my 45-year homebuilding career, and now as an Austin Custom Home Builder, designing and building a custom home has been the subject of many articles, discussions, and round-tables. Families considering a new custom home are often unsure where or how to begi...

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

Custom Home Process

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

The Custom Home Process Architect First or Builder First Throughout my 39 year homebuilding career, and now as an Austin Custom Home Builder, the process of designing and building a new custom home has been the subject of many articles, discussions, and round tables. ...

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Fixed Price Builder Advantages

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Fixed Price Builder Advantages

Fixed Price Builder Advantages Once the decision is made to build a new luxury custom home, the next step is to select an award-winning custom homebuilder to bring your vision to life. There are many things to consider, such as company reputation, time in business, ...

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Austin Architects Names Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Among the Best Design Build Firms in Austin

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Austin Architects Names Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Among the Best Design Build Firms in Austin

Austin Architects Best Austin Design Build Firms Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes builds one of a kind, award winning homes that have been recognized locally, statewide and nationally with a coveted “Best in American Living” Award, including one of Austin A...

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The Housing Market, a Master Builder’s View

The Housing Market, a Master Builder’s View

“This is the best time to buy a home!” That line is used by homebuilders and Realtors around the country on a daily basis. When interest rates are falling, we are told to buy while rates are low. When they are rising, they tell us to buy before the rates go up. Ther...

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The Best Custom Home Builders in Austin, Texas

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The Best Custom Home Builders in Austin, Texas

Austin is the fastest-growing area to enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle with an upscale feel. This well-maintained city attracts diverse buyers to invest in real estate and live in the most sought-out neighborhoods. The most coveted place is an affordable, booming hub of ...

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Zbranek Custom Homes Named “Business of the Year” By Chamber Of Commerce

Zbranek Custom Homes Named “Business of the Year” By Chamber Of Commerce

Zbranek Custom Homes was awarded “Business of the Year” by the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce at their 18th Annual Lake Travis Community Awards Banquet held Saturday, January 31st. Company owners/partners Steve Zbranek and Tony Holt accepted the award, thanking the...

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Austin makes ‘greenest cities’ list

Austin makes ‘greenest cities’ list

Austin is in a six-way tie with Dallas, Fort Worth, Nashville, Tucson and Washington, D.C. for the No. 17 spot on a list that ranks the “greenest cities” in the United States. The ranking by Corporate Knights, a Canadian research and media company covering what o...

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Arty and Eclectic East Austin

Arty and Eclectic East Austin

East Austin is a neighborhood located one mile from downtown. It was historically a working-class neighborhood heavily populated by African-Americans, forced to live there due to early segregationist laws, and later inhabited by Mexican-Americans. More recently, the nei...

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Cool and Casual Rainey Street

Cool and Casual Rainey Street

Located in the southeast corner of downtown Austin close to Lady Bird Lake and I-35, Rainey Street offers a unique entertainment experience. Rainey Street was originally a quiet neighborhood of pre-1934 bungalows. Then, in 2004 the area was rezoned as part of the centra...

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Iconic Sixth Street

Iconic Sixth Street

Sixth Street is the historic street and entertainment district in Austin which contributed to the city being named the “live music capital of the world.” Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Sixth Street was formerly designated as Pecan Street. Bars, clubs, musi...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Project Managers attain NAHB Master Certified Green Professional Status

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Project Managers attain NAHB Master Certified Green Professional Status

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas, congratulates both Donny Thomas and Jason Zbranek, two of our Project Managers who have recently completed their Master Certified Green Professional Builder accreditation for the National Association of Home Builders (NAH...

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GROW TEXAS- For Everyone, Shared by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

GROW TEXAS- For Everyone, Shared by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

At Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes in Austin, we love sharing information we know our fellow business owners and prospective clients will benefit from. As an Award Winning luxury custom home builder with over 32 years in the home building industry in Texas, we know ...

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Starting from Scratch…Building a Custom Home in Austin Texas by Steve Zbranek owner/partner of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes| Austin Luxury Custom Home Builder

Starting from Scratch…Building a Custom Home in Austin Texas by Steve Zbranek owner/partner of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes| Austin Luxury Custom Home Builder

Welcome to Austin, the city with the fastest growing economy and one of the top real estate markets in the country. While the rest of the nation suffered unprecedented losses in the housing market, Austin remained one of the bright spots. New and pre-owned home s...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Receives “Best Of Houzz” 2014 Design Award

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Receives “Best Of Houzz” 2014 Design Award

For the second consecutive year, Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin TX, has been recognized with the “Best of Houzz” Design Award for 2014. As Austin Builders with more than 34 years of home building experience throughout Central Texas, Zbranek & Holt Cus...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Honors Vendors, Suppliers and Craftsmen During Holiday Appreciation Event

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Honors Vendors, Suppliers and Craftsmen During Holiday Appreciation Event

While many companies host “Holiday Gatherings” inviting clients and assorted other guests, at Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes we do things a bit differently. We gathered not only clients, but our vendors, suppliers and assorted craftsmen together to celebrate the Ho...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Receives 3rd Consecutive “Best Of Houzz” Award in

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Receives 3rd Consecutive “Best Of Houzz” Award in

Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World. Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin, Texas has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design by Houzz, for the third...

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Custom Homes with the 2016 Greater Austin Business Award

Custom Homes with the 2016 Greater Austin Business Award

Austin Luxury Custom Home Builder Awarded Prestigious Greater Austin Business Award for Customer Service and Loyalty. Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin is honored to be recognized as the Greater Austin Business Awards Customer Service & Loyalty award reci...

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Austin Business Journal Names Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes 2015 Custom Home Builder of the Year

Austin Business Journal Names Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes 2015 Custom Home Builder of the Year

Austin Luxury Custom Home Builder Awarded Custom Home Builder of the Year for a Third Time by Austin Business Journal. Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin is honored to be recognized as the 2015 Custom Home Builder of the Year by the Austin Business Journal (AB...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin awarded “Best Of Houzz”

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin awarded “Best Of Houzz”

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin, Texas has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design by Houzz, for the third consecutive year. Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The multi-award winning Austin luxury custom home builder with more t...

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Austin luxury homes in demand

Austin luxury homes in demand

Surprise: Austin luxury homes in demand Published Date : August 17, 2012 Author : jean The following article from the Austin Business Journal discusses demand for luxury homes in Austin Texas. When looking for a Luxury home in Austin consider building a custom hom...

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2015 Custom Home Builder of the Year

2015 Custom Home Builder of the Year

Austin Business Journal Names Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes 2015 Custom Home Builder of the Year Published Date : April 8, 2015 Author : zcustom Austin Luxury Custom Home Builder Awarded Custom Home Builder of the Year for a Third Time by Austin Business Journal Z...

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Winner of “Best of Houzz” 2013!

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Winner of “Best of Houzz” 2013!

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Receives “Best of Houzz” 2013 Award! Houzz Annual Survey and Analysis of 11 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated U.S. Professionals Austin, Texas — January 21, 2013 – Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austi...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Proudly Building Throughout Greater Austin Texas

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Proudly Building Throughout Greater Austin Texas

This latest advertisement features images from our recently completed Parade Home located in Rough Hollow Lakeway. This home boasts magnificent views of Lake Travis from virtually every room in the home. The Gourmet Kitchen features professional grade appliances with an...

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Awarded 2013 Custom Home Builder of the Year

Austin Business Journal 2013 Custom Home Builders of the Year Steve Zbranek Tony Holt of Zbranek Holt Custom Homes

Awarded 2013 Custom Home Builder of the Year

Austin Business Journal 2013 Custom Home Builders of the Year, Steve Zbranek & Tony Holt of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Awarded 2013 Custom Home Builder of the Year by Austin Business Journal Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of A...

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Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Receives 3rd Consecutive “Best Of Houzz” Award in 2015

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin Texas Receives 3rd Consecutive “Best Of Houzz” Award in 2015

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes of Austin, Texas has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design by Houzz, for the third consecutive year. Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The multi-award winning Austin luxury custom home builder with more t...

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Steve Zbranek Speaks at the Austin Women’s Council of Realtors May 10th Luncheon

Steve Zbranek Speaks at the Austin Women’s Council of Realtors May 10th Luncheon

Steve Zbranek of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Featured Speaker for WCR May Luncheon Steve Zbranek will be the guest speaker for the Austin Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors May 10th luncheon at Cool River Cafe. Zbranek, the founding partner of Zbranek &...

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New Zbranek & Holt Custom Home Begins in Bellagio Estates of Steiner Ranch on Lake Austin

Exterior Taking Shape Bellagio Estates on Lake Austin by Zbranek Holt Custom Homes Austin Luxury Custom Home Builder

New Zbranek & Holt Custom Home Begins in Bellagio Estates of Steiner Ranch on Lake Austin

The exterior of this Lake Austin estate is taking shape in Steiner Ranch. Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes, a 4-Time Custom Home Builder of the Year, has started construction on their latest Bellagio Estates project on Lake Austin in Steiner Ranch. This stunning estat...

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New Westlake Contemporary with Downtown Austin Views

New Westlake Contemporary with Downtown Austin Views

Austin Downtown Views from this Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Contemporary To-Be-Built in Westlake Hills. Fabulous Downtown views nestled in the Westwood Subdivision of the Westlake area. The home will afford both a convenient location to downtown Austin and is w...

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