30.2672° N, 97.7431° WAustin, TexasField notes from the road
Find the part of Texas that fits how you live.
Photos, video and plain commentary from around Austin and the Hill Country. Each post covers a place, how far it sits from the Capitol, and what buying a home there looks like.
Services
How I can help
Five ways I work with buyers and sellers across Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
Residential
Homes in Austin and nearby communities, from close-in neighborhoods to family subdivisions in the Hill Country.
Farm & Ranch
Acreage, ranches and hilltop estates. Land comes with its own questions about water, access and use.
Lake
Homes and lots on Lake Travis and other Central Texas lakes, with attention to shoreline and dock access.
New Construction
Buying from a builder works differently than buying a resale. Compare communities, contracts and timelines before you sign.
Relocation
Moving to Central Texas from out of state. Neighborhood comparisons, area tours and a plan for the move.
Featured listing · Farm & Ranch
Skyview
2660 Elder Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX
A 31-acre hilltop estate in the Hill Country, about thirty minutes from downtown Austin. The drive is short. The views stay with you.
- Pool, terrace and outdoor kitchen set into the hillside
- Putting green and an elevated tower retreat among the oaks
- Native stone, deep overhangs and live oak woodland all around
bob@upsidetx.com · 512-922-4922
Featured listing · Residential
Honey Creek
219 Honey Creek Ct #10, Austin, TX 78738
A 2018 condominium in the gated Honey Creek community, with Hill Country views, wood beam ceilings and a fenced, landscaped backyard.
- $690,000 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,818 sq ft
- Gated community in Lake Travis ISD
- Exposed beams and big windows with long views
- $250 per month HOA
Price and details as of Oct 9, 2026. See the listing page for current information.
Posts
Places worth knowing
Mileage is approximate, measured from the Texas Capitol. Tap a filter to narrow the list.
Community events
On the calendar
Local events worth planning a weekend around. If you have an event you need published, send me the info at bob@upsidetx.com and I will get the links up.
Dates, times and events are set by the organizers and can change. Check the event page before you go.
Video
On camera
Short videos on Austin homes, neighborhoods and how buying and selling works in Texas.
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About
Bob Kenney
I have sold homes in Central Texas for more than twenty years. My work covers residential, farm and ranch, lake properties, new construction and relocation for buyers coming from out of state.
This site is where I keep notes on the places I show people. If a post matches what you are looking for, send a note and we can talk through the next step.
- Experience20+ years, Central Texas
- FocusResidential, farm & ranch, lake, new construction, relocation
- DesignationsCIPS · GREEN · RENE
- BrokerageUpside Realty Group / Bramlett Partners
- Phone512-922-4922
- Emailbob@upsidetx.com