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Over the past 29ars, Moreland Properties has been a part of Austin’s continued growth as a city. We are privileged to help individuals, families and companies relocate to the Austin area, as well as assist them if they are moving or transferring out of Austin. With local area and market expertise, we offer clients valuable resource information on schools, neighborhoods, community involvement and real estate market opportunities.

We realize the decision to relocate is huge and we have teamed up with companies to help showcase Austin, and all the city has to offer, to help potential hires and their families when relocating. With our offices in Lake Travis and central Austin we are able to meet the needs of many transferees.

Whether you are moving yourself, your family, an employee or an entire corporation, Moreland’s area expertise and strict attention to detail will ensure your transition goes smoothly. Getting started in a new place can be tough. We’d love the opportunity to assist you in every aspect of your transition.

Corporate Clients We build strong working relationships with companies and groups in order to provide custom relocation services. We have been thrilled to serve the companies listed below:

•Altera •Wang Computers •Trilogy Software •Bank of America •Prime Management •State Farm •CitiCapital Relocation •Boatman’s Bank •Advanced Micro Devices •Chase Bank •Seton Hospital •Cendant •Dimensional Fund Advisors •Temple Inland •J.P. Morgan Chase •Austin Ventures •GMAC Global Relocation Service •Prudential Relocation •Origins Software •Dell •McKinsey Company •Hoover’s •Americorp •AXA Equitable SNAPSHOT OF Moreland Properties is a boutique real estate brokerage, founded in 1986 by Emily Moreland, who still oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization. Having spent over 29 years dedicated Moreland to exemplary service, every associate of Moreland Properties strives to provide:

• Genuine, personal service to every client • Results-driven marketing strategies using state-of-the-art technology with extensive internet coverage for each listing • Comprehensive relocation services • Expert representation for EVERY BUYER and SELLER

With over 75 agents in two locations and a sincere commitment to meet the demands of Austin's growing market, we work aggressively to create a win/win situation in all aspects of buying or selling real estate.

Austin Office Lake Travis Office 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Ste 501 1005 Ranch Road 620 South Serving the greater Austin area Serving the Lake Travis area

ABOUT EMILY Emily Moreland plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the real estate company she started in 1986. Her top priority is supporting her agents and their clients, but she still finds the time and energy to be very involved in many organizations that create the quality of life that we all enjoy in Austin. Emily was privileged to serve on the Board of Directors of the Long Center for the Performing Arts from its inception until 2008. At the present time, she serves on the Advisory Committee for the Center. For many years she maintained that a performing arts hall was an absolute necessity for a city the size of Austin. She believes the Long Center benefits economic development in Austin as much as it benefits the performing arts. As past President and Chairman of the Board for Ballet Austin, Emily continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the ballet. As a member of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Emily sees the value of supporting Opportunity Austin, an initiative aimed at fostering job-creating investment in Central Texas. She has also been a member of RECA – Real Estate Council of Austin. She looks forward to continuing her involvement in the important issues facing the Austin real estate community. Emily was pleased to be asked to join the board of the American Red Cross in 2013 and serves as an active participate.

Community Moreland agents consider it an honor to serve many local charities and civic groups including: Involvement • American Red Cross • Lake Travis Crisis Ministry • Austin Habitat for Humanity • Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce • Ballet Austin • Lake Travis Education Foundation • Dell Children’s Medical Center • Lake Travis Thrift Shop • Dress for Success Austin • Long Center for the Performing Arts • Eanes Education Foundation • Pedernales Fire & Rescue EMS • Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Seton Medical Center • Helping Hand Home for Children • Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo • Helping Hands Crisis Ministry • Susan G. Komen Austin Affiliate • Junior League of Austin • United Way of the Capital Area RECOGNIZED LOCAL LEADER

Our brokerage is an established leader and has a reputation for our expertise in representing some of the finest homes in the community.

In part due to our powerful local brand, we have been chosen to represent Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a “by-invitation” global network responsibleI’M forLOCAL more transactions each I’M year than GLOBALany other real estate network.TM Our affiliation with this powerful organization gives us strong connections to well-respected firms in over 50 countries and the benefit of an referral program ® THE BEST SERVICE. thatAs produced an affiliate more of Leading home Real sales Estate volume Companies in 2014of the thanWorld, any our companyother national is a real estateglobal network — not just - $321 local billion.— real estate This company relationship working gives on your our behalf. properties LeadingRE additional WORLD-CLASS provides world-class marketing and resources, allowing us to provide the very best globalservice. exposure Our organization and has produced proven more to be home a beneficial sales volume source in 2014 of than buyers. any national MARKETING AND real estate network, $321 billion, representing over one million transactions. RESOURCES THROUGH

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Luxury Portfolio International® is a unified collection of the world’s most experienced, respected and well-known experts in luxury real estate. Founded in 2005 to market luxury homes to the increasingly savvy affluent consumer, they utilize a sophisticated mix of online and offline media to position homes so that they receive maximum exposure to buyers currently in the market, and consumers not actively searching, but who may be interested when presented with a fine property active on the market.

Luxury Portfolio markets over 35,000 properties annually in prestigious publications and on their award-winning website LuxuryPortfolio.com. The collection of properties is unmatched globally and is the largest network of premier independent brokers – representing luxury properties all over the world.

Most US $1M+ Listings THE ART WORLD’S ONLY REAL ESTATE NETWORK Christie’s International Real Estate

Building on centuries of experience in art, Christie’s International Real Estate works with affiliated brokerages selected for their expertise in luxury real estate sales and their extraordinary level of service. Together, Christie’s bring the world’s most desired homes to the world’s most discerning property buyers.

Moreland Properties is the exclusive Christie’s affiliate in the Austin market with access to their global marketing programs, worldwide network of approximately 135 Affiliates and 27,000 agents across more than 46 countries, and the expertise of the Christie’s International Real Estate regional management teams.

WEBSITE ChristiesRealEstate.com attracts more than one million visitors worldwide every year and, as the preferred portal for buyers and sellers across the globe, consistently ranks among the top results on major search engines. Displaying the world’s finest properties in excess of $1 million, the website has active listings in 19 languages and more than 40 countries.

MAGAZINE Produced five times a year, the industry-leading publication has an annual readership of approximately one million. The Christie’s mailing list ensures that individuals of exceptional means receive each issue. With more than 200 pages full of lifestyle articles and beautiful homes, the magazine is a superior showcase for the world’s most exclusive real estate.

Key Benefits • Brand recognition and association with an industry leader known for trust, integrity, discretion and excellence since 1766 • Listing exposure on ChristiesRealEstate.com, which attracts more than one million visitors worldwide every year and consistently ranks among the top results on major search engines • Access to Christie’s full suite of services including estates and appraisals, insurance valuations, private sales and fine art storage via Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services • Enhanced marketing program options for listings Greater Austin Neighborhood Map

Southwest Parkway Profiles Overview of Austin of Austin A-Town is unlike any place in Texas or maybe any place in the world. Most of Texas is flat, but Austin is on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. This topography creates a pallet of beautiful hills and Neighborhoods canyons with spectacular views. Miles of lakes are everywhere. Lady Bird Lake (aka the Colorado River) flows through our downtown area. Just west of there, it connects with Lake Austin which meanders 17 miles further west to connect with Lake Travis, a much larger body of water. Couple beautiful scenery with a young, vibrant, creative work force, great restaurants and nightlife plus Austin’s billing as The Live Music Capital of the World, and you truly have a special town.

Austin’s neighborhoods and the housing are as diverse as its residents. Here is a quick profile of the housing found in some of our best known neighborhoods. Downtown Most downtown residents live in high-rise apartments and condominiums. The majority of condos are 3-10 years old (e.g. The Nokonah, The Five-Fifty Five, Austin City Lofts, Brazos Lofts) or newer (eg. The 360, The Spring, The Shore). There are however, three very high-end condos under construction (The Austonian, The Four Seasons Residences, and The W Residences). Their high quality finish-out, the services they offer, the higher prices and maintenance fees will set these properties apart from all other condos in town. Tarrytown, Clarksville, Pemberton Heights Most homes in these neighborhoods are relatively expensive and in high demand due to their proximity to downtown businesses, restaurants and night life. The price of homes here is driven by the high cost of the land. A tear-down on less than ¼ acre in one of these areas would easily exceed $250,000. These are older neighborhoods, many shaded with canopies of large, mature oaks. Most homes here are on smaller lots. Residents tend to be middle to upper class business and professional people. Travis Heights and Barton Hills These are two of Austin’s funkier neighborhoods with an eclectic mix of different home styles, types of construction and age. One of the hippest of our entertainment districts is SOCO (an acronym for South Congress) in Travis Heights. Residents are a mix of old timers, hip younger people, creative types and others with an affinity for an artistic lifestyle. Most lots are small and prices are high due to buyer demand and the close proximity of the area to downtown. Westlake Hills Westlake is a mix of hillside retreats with breathtaking views, streets where homes are tucked away in the woods where no one can see them, and more conventional looking neighborhoods with cul-de-sacs. This is a diverse, affluent area of Austin, with mostly families, and an exceptional school system. Many homes are on larger lots and are quite private, yet most are within 10-15 minutes of downtown. West Austin, Barton Creek, Seven Oaks This is a very large, diverse area geographically. Most homes here are newer, having been built in the last 20 years. Some are customs in typical suburban neighborhoods, others are elegant, gated, Tuscan-style homes surrounding a golf course. Being in the heart of the Hill Country, many homes have views. Lots and homes here are considerably larger in size. Many homes here, due to their larger size and larger lots, are comparable or greater in price than those closer in to town (in Westlake). Exemplary schools are the same as in Westlake. Commute to downtown is 15-30 minutes. Lake Travis and Bee Cave Area There is a little bit of everything here. From seedy lake side cabins built 50 years ago to elegant, new, gated multi-million dollar estates with private boat docks, the Lake Travis area has it all. Golf and boating are the areas two main leisure attractions. The area’s retail infrastructure has developed nicely with the new Hill Country Galleria Shopping Mall in Bee Cave. Living here is more relaxed. Schools are excellent. Commute to downtown is 20-45 minutes. reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide Greater Austin Area five county Map reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide reprinted from Greater Austin Newcomer Guide school district boundary map

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