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Crosswinds at a Glance – New Master-Planned Community in Kyle, Texas

When you’re looking for a new home, there are quite a few things to consider that go well beyond the house itself. If you’re new to the area, then you’ll want to check out the amazing homes at Crosswinds, but you probably want to know more, don’t you? Well, here’s a quick run through of our wonderful new master-planned community in Kyle.

Crosswinds at a Glance – New Master-Planned Community in Kyle, Texas

Award-Winning Homebuilders

Crosswinds has chosen three exceptional homebuilders to build the beautiful new homes in our community. Each of them has a proven history of success and have won multiple awards in both their industry as well as with homebuyers. Highland Homes, Meritage Homes and Pacesetter Homes each have qualities that made the choice of having them be our builders a no-brainer.

Exemplary Education

As a new master-planned community in Kyle, we’re deeply connected with the families in our community and we understand the importance of their children’s education. That’s why we’re so proud to say that every single one of our community’s youngest residents will be able to attend school in the exemplary Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The specific schools the children will attend are: Pfluger Elementary School, Chapa Middle School and Lehman High School.

Community Amenities for Family Fun

Crosswinds showcases some truly great community amenities that are perfect for family fun! The Windy Point amenity center, which is nearing completion, will be the ideal spot for you to meet up with friends and family to have a blast. With a swimming pool and splash pad, you’ll stay plenty cool in these coming summer months and all the hike and bike trails will help you get outside and get your heart pumping while you explore nature.

Built with a Grand Design in Mind

Being a new master-planned community in Kyle, Crosswinds is being built with a grand design (master plan) in mind. Every part of our community was completely planned out before the first shovel ever went in the ground. This means that we’ve meticulously thought through every piece of our community to ensure that it’s perfect for our residents.

Are you interested in calling Crosswinds home? Contact us today and schedule a tour of our new master-planned community in Kyle. You can also connect with Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the loop on all the great things happening in and around our community.

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4 Things to Do for Mother’s Day Near Kyle

May is here, and that means plenty of warm weather holidays like Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day are here. The biggest one to us is by far Mother’s Day, because nothing beats mom! If you’re trying to figure out how best to celebrate mom, here are a few ideas for things to do for Mother’s Day near Kyle.

Mother’s Day near Kyle

Celebrate Mother’s Day Early at the Salon

Start celebrating mom early with the Mother’s Day event at Out of the Blue Salon in Kyle. This free event is happening this Saturday, May 5 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Come treat mom to fresh hairdo and to find some great new clothes. There will also be some yummy food and fun surprises.

Take Mom to Brunch

Who doesn’t love brunch? Take mom out to eat at one of the best brunch places near Crosswinds. No Mother’s Day near Kyle would be complete without a delicious meal, and a brunch is perfect for that! For some of the best brunch near Kyle, we’d recommend heading over to The Root Cellar Café and Brewery in San Marcos or Hays City Store in Driftwood.

Entertain Mom with Bowling and a Movie

Is there a movie mom has been wanting to see, like the new Avengers: Infinity War? Well, Mother’s Day could be the perfect to take mom to see the latest hits, but who says you can’t make a trip to the movies so much more? With the EVO Entertainment in Kyle, you can take mom to play some games and get a game of bowling in before hitting the silver screen!

Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Park Picnic

Last, but certainly not least, you could always treat mom to a simple picnic in the park. Grab a blanket, load up a basket with goodies and head to Lake Kyle Park for a Mother’s Day picnic! If you want to go to an extra special park for a truly nature-filled Mother’s Day near Kyle, then you’ll want to check out our blog about the best parks near Kyle.

We hope these few ideas help you make this the best Mother’s Day near Kyle mom has ever had! Want to really surprise mom for Mother’s Day? Bring her to tour the new homes at Crosswinds and help bring her dream home to life. Contact Crosswinds today to set up a tour of our master-planned community. Show us what you decide to do for your Mother’s Day near Kyle by connecting with Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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Area Attractions

4 Family Fun Things to do in Kyle this May

April showers bring May flowers, and plenty of family fun things to do in Kyle! Here’s our top list of things your family will love to do together near Crosswinds – every family’s favorite master-planned community near Austin.

1. The 44th Annual Viva! Cinco de Mayo & State Menudo Cook-off

When: Saturday, May 5

Where: San Marcos Plaza Park

What Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

While you can enjoy some of the best Mexican restaurants in Kyle or make a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration in our master-planned community, you can also hop on over to San Marcos for the 44th Annual Viva! Cinco de Mayo & State Menudo Cook-off on May 5th where you can enjoy live music and local foods and crafts and see who will take first in this year’s Menudo Cook-off.

2. Kyle Market Days

When: Saturday, May 12

Where: Historic City Park Square – Kyle

What Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Of all the family fun things to do in Kyle this coming month is the second Kyle Market Days of 2018. Every second Saturday from April – September, you and the family can head to the Historic City Park Square to enjoy goods from local vendors as well as great food and live music. For this month, the hours will officially be expanded to 5:00 PM so your family can have a day full of Kyle, TX fun. The special theme for May is “Squeeze Me of The Square” Music Fest and it will feature musical genres that prominently feature an accordion or squeeze-box.

3. Movies at the Lake

When: Friday, May 18

Where: Amphitheater at Lake Kyle Park – Lake Kyle

What Time: Movie begins after sunset

When you try to think about fun stuff to do with the whole family, sometimes the best thing to do is simply catch a movie! For May, the movie is Coco by Disney/Pixar. This award-winning animated movie is a true delight, all about fun, family and adventure. The Movies at the Lake event series at the amphitheater at Lake Kyle is just a few miles down the road from Crosswinds!

4. Host Your Own Memorial Day Weekend at Crosswinds

When: Friday, May 25 – Monday, May 28

Where: Crosswinds, a master-planned community

Who needs to have a formal event planned to have a great time with friends, families and neighbors? If you’ve been on the hunt for family fun things to do in Kyle on Memorial Day, have a go at hosting your own Memorial Day Weekend celebration!

We hope you and your family have a wonderful May! Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors with all these great family fun things to do in Kyle near our master-planned community. For more great ideas on what to do in areas around Kyle, follow Crosswinds Texas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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3 Ways to Channel Mother Earth for Earth Day Near Kyle

With Earth Day coming up on Sunday, April 22, it’s time to start connecting with Mother Earth and truly appreciate all of the great gifts she gives us everyday. Celebrating Earth Day near Kyle is easy when there are so many great events happening, including the largest Earth Day event in central Texas. We’ve put together a list of great ways to celebrate Earth Day near Kyle, with plenty of eco-friendly tips that can be implemented on a daily basis. Here are the best ways to celebrate Earth Day and some tips for green living near Austin from your friends at Crosswinds.

3 Ways to Channel Mother Earth for Earth Day Near Kyle

Earth Day Austin

The largest Earth Day event in central Texas is happening right in our backyard. Earth Day Austin is a great event to learn green living tips, celebrate Earth Day and join in on conserving our wonderful planet. This kid-friendly event is the perfect way to educate your children and yourself on how important it is to live an eco-friendly lifestyle and gain some insight on your own carbon footprint. You can expect to experience live music, great food and tons of tips for green living near Austin.

Adopt An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Celebrating Earth Day near Kyle doesn’t have to be just an annual event. It is important to practice eco-friendly habits on a daily basis to reduce your carbon footprint and ultimately help the Earth sustain itself for a longer life. Some of our favorite tips we use at Crosswinds for green living near Austin include:

  • Start a home garden
  • Plant a tree
  • Eat less meat
  • Recycle more often
  • Switch to eco-friendly light bulbs

Enjoy The Great Outdoors

The best way to appreciate the Earth on Earth Day is to experience the world outside of your home. Kyle has some incredible locations to go hiking, biking or simply walk around a park. Try celebrating by taking your pup to some of the top dog-friendly spots near Kyle, or by walking to some of your favorite spots around town.

Celebrating Earth Day near Kyle is a great way to spend your day on April 22, and practicing our eco-friendly tips is an excellent way to cherish the Earth every day. Spend some time outdoors, plant something green and attend an Earth Day event to truly experience the feeling of green living near Austin. Want to know more about Earth Day near Kyle? Connect with Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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What Becoming Certipied Really Means for Kyle, TX

certipied, Texas Pie Company, Pie Capital of Texas

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No, it isn’t a typo…Kyle, Texas is officially certipied! So…what does that mean? Well, let us tell you all about it in this week’s blog!

The Pie Capital of Texas

While it is a fun little play on words, “certipied” represents how Kyle, Texas has been trying to make a name for itself by branding the city as the Pie Capital of Texas. Where is this self-given title coming from, you might ask? Well, it all comes from the fact that Kyle, Texas has been the home of The Texas Pie Company for 32 years.

What makes this branding so unique is that rather than Kyle trying to create and then live up to some aspirational identity, they took a look at what was already in the fiber of their existence, which is PIE! This means that it’s absolutely easy for Kyle, Texas to live up to being certipied as the Pie Capital of Texas.

Standing Out from Austin

Okay, so aside from general branding, one of the other big benefits to making a name for ourselves as Kyle – the Pie Capital of Texas, is to be able to stand out from Austin. While we love Austin, it can be hard for the smaller surrounding cities to have a strong identity. All the cities around us struggle with the same thing, and that is why so many have started to branch out to try and make themselves be seen as near Austin, not part of it.

If you’re ready to be certipied and want to stand out from the Austin norm, come take a look at our beautiful new homes in Kyle. Not only can they be the perfect fit for your family, but you’ll also just be that much closer to the amazing Texas Pie Company! To learn more about Kyle becoming certipied, check out this great Community Impact article! Contact Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas today for more information.

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Find a New Home at Crosswinds this April

April is here, and with all this beautiful spring weather, it’s the perfect time to come find your beautiful new home at Crosswinds. Check out our featured inventory from our wonderful homebuilders and come visit our community to tour move-in ready homes!

Highland Homes

Highland Homes builds on two different lot sizes – 50’ and 60’ lots. As an award-winning homebuilder, we love having Highland Homes building so many beautiful homes. They offer 11 floorplans on our 50’ lots and 8 different floorplans on our 60’ lots.

As of April 5, Highland Homes has 5 move-in ready homes on 50’ lots and 3 move-in ready homes on 60’ lots.

898 NAUTICAL LOOP

new homes at Crosswinds, Highland Homes, 898 Nautical Loop

  • Available Now
  • Fairhill floorplan
  • 2,725 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $304,990

Meritage Homes

Building on Crosswinds’ 50’ lots, Meritage Homes continues to make great strides in pushing the homebuilding industry forward. One way they do that is by making it standard for every single new home in Crosswinds they build to be equipped with the M.Connect Home Automation Suite. Homebuyers can choose from 8 unique floorplans when choosing a home from Meritage.

As of April 5, Meritage Homes has 10 move-in ready homes.

844 Nautical Loop

new home at Crosswinds, 844 Nautical Loop, Meritage Homes

  • Available Now
  • The Palermo floorplan
  • 2,452 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • $290, 310

Pacesetter Homes

Offering homebuyers an astonishing 21 floorplans, Pacesetter Homes builds on both our 40’ lots and 50’ lots. Pacesetter Homes knows that if you’re going to buy a new home in Crosswinds, then you want to know that it’ll be absolutely perfect for you and your family’s unique wants and desires. That’s why they allow their homebuyers to make certain customizations to their new home.

As of April 5, Pacesetter Homes has 16 available homes.

702 Nautical Loop

new home at Crosswinds, 702 Nautical Loop, Pacesetter Homes

  • Available Now
  • The Benchmark floorplan
  • 1,720 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • $247,204

While these are just 3 of the dozens of great new homes available in our master-planned community, we encourage you to come take a tour of Crosswinds. That’s really the best way to see how we can be the ideal community for your family. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to really get to know us and find out when there’s a new home at Crosswinds available.

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3 Family Fun Things to Do Near Kyle this April

As we march our way into April, you’ll want to make sure and get outside with the family and enjoy all the family fun things to do near Kyle. To help you figure out your April game plan, here are Crosswinds’ top 3!

Family Fun Things to Do Near Kyle

1. Live on the Lawn

When: Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26

Where: San Marcos Plaza Park – San Marcos

What Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 Formerly the Spring Concert Series, Live on the Lawn in San Marcos is a live music series that is held on every Thursday in April. The best part about this event is that this event is completely free! The lineup is The Revs on April 5, The Georges on April 12, Those Nights on April 19 and Big Cedar Fever on April 26.

 2. Kyle Market Days

 When: Saturday, April 14

Where: Historic City Square Park – Kyle

What Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Do you know what our favorite day is? It’s the second Saturday of every month between April and September because that’s when we get to go to the Kyle Market Days. While some of these family fun things to do near Kyle involve having to get out and drive a bit, the Kyle Market Days are just right down the road from our master-planned community! You and your family will be able to shop for everything from fun little trinkets to fresh produce.

3. 72 Degrees Festival

When: Saturday, April 28

Where: San Marcos Plaza Park on the banks of San Marcos River

What Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Who doesn’t love live music? Better yet, who doesn’t love getting to hear live music and experience a wide array of cultures? The 72 Degrees Festival is sure to be one of the most family fun things to do near Kyle this coming month. Check out the full lineup online.

We hope you and your family have tons of fun at these events near our master-planned community. To stay in the loop on all the family fun things to do near Kyle, follow Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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5 Green Living Cleaning Tips for Your Spring Cleaning

Spring is officially here and that means it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning your home. There are many great products out there that will thoroughly clean your home, but could these products also be harming the environment and your health? Studies have shown that some of the chemicals found in common household cleaning products are doing more harm than good. think that preserving the ecosystem is important for the future of our world. Here is a list of 5 green living cleaning tips that we have compiled to help with your spring cleaning.

green living in Crosswinds

Buy Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products

 More companies have started producing environmentally friendly cleaning products to lessen the impact chemicals have on the environment. Look for cleaning products that claim to be natural to lessen your impact on the earth. You can also substitute baking soda or vinegar to clean just about anything.

Air Out Your Home

More often than not, the air in your home is more polluted than the air outside due to cleaning products and toxic substances. So, one of our easiest green living cleaning tips is to open your windows on occasion to let the bad air filter out of your house as the clean air fills its space to promote green living at Crosswinds.

Switch to Castile Soap

Castile soap is 100% plant based, non-toxic and biodegradable. Since you can buy it as a liquid or as hard soap, you can easily replace any kind of soap you are already using that might be harmful for the environment. You can use it to clean dishes and laundry as well.

Use Baking Soda to Remove Unwanted Smells

 We all know that baking soda is essential for removing odor from your fridge, but did you know that it works other places too? Next time you are going to vacuum, sprinkle baking soda over your carpet first to remove any bad odors from your house. You’d be surprised how well this works.

Don’t Use Antibacterial Soap

Many people use antibacterial soap during the flu season to ward off unwanted germs, but this soap does not clean hands any better than regular soap and water. In fact, using antibacterial products too often can help lead to antibiotics resistance as the bacteria evolve. You’re better off with regular soap.

Green living at Crosswinds is as simple as making informed purchase decisions at the grocery store and knowing what can harm the environment. A little bit of research goes a long way when it comes to your environmental impact. Try these and other green living cleaning tips to help yourself and those around you. There are plenty of reasons to buy a new house in Crosswinds, but our parks, playgrounds and trails are huge benefits. To learn more about how we help keep these outdoor spaces beautiful, contact us today!

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Everything You Need to Know About the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza in Kyle

Are you still looking for fun things to do in Kyle, Texas over the Easter Weekend? Trust us when we say that you don’t need to look any further than the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza. This event is by far the largest Easter egg hunt that has ever happened in Hays County, though you’ve probably never seen an egg hunt like this one before. The city of Kyle has teamed up with the Eikon Church to put on the most exciting Easter experience Texas has ever seen. Here is everything you need to know about the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza in Kyle from your friends at Crosswinds.

Easter Egg Drop Extravaganza

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Eggs Dropped From a Helicopter

On March 24, 80,000 Easter Eggs will be dropped from a helicopter at the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza. Children of all ages will get to watch as a fully loaded helicopter drops eggs all over Gregg-Clarke Park. When the last egg has been dropped and the helicopter has been cleared from the area, children will be allowed to run at full pace to collect as many eggs as they can.

Age-Specific Egg Hunting Areas

The Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza will come complete with designated hunting areas separated by age. There will even be a specific area for toddlers and children with disabilities. Everyone will have the opportunity to celebrate Easter the right way with the Eikon Church and the City of Kyle. If egg hunting isn’t your thing, don’t worry. You can take part in carnival games, face painting and many more Easter activities that anyone living in Kyle won’t want to miss.

No matter the age of your children, it’s guaranteed that this event is something they will talk about for years to come. Anyone living in Crosswinds or in other homes near Austin should not forget to RSVP to this free Easter event to ensure that you and your children have an Easter to remember. We’ve also heard that the Easter Bunny might even be there for photo opportunities! Looking for more fun ways to spend your time in Kyle? Visit our blog today for more ideas and to explore beautiful Crosswinds homes near Austin!

 

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Hop into One of Our New Homes at Crosswinds this March

Hippity Hoppity, new homes at Crosswinds are here! One of the many reasons to buy one of our new homes at Crosswinds is our amazing homebuilders. Check out our featured inventory listings from each builder and head to our community to tour move-in ready homes today!

Highland Homes

Building on our 50’ lots and 60’ lots, Highland Homes has a reputation for building beautiful homes! For the 50’ lots, Highland Homes is offering 11 lovely floorplans ranging from 1,610 square feet to 2,843 square feet. As for the 60’ lots, Highland Homes has 8 floorplans to choose from, and they range from 2,297 square feet to 3,213 square feet. All in all, Highland Homes has 9 new homes at Crosswinds available as of March 8.

898 Nautical Loop

new homes at Crosswinds, Highland Homes, 898 Nautical Loop

  • Available Now
  • Fairhill floorplan
  • 2,725 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $304,990

Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes continues to impress homebuyers by including the latest and greatest features in their new homes. In fact, they now make their new M.Connected HomeÔ Automation Suite completely standard in all their new homes at Crosswinds. Meritage Homes builds on our 50’ lots and offers 9 floorplans ranging from 1,409 square feet to 2,452 square feet. As of March 8, Meritage Homes has 11 available new homes at Crosswinds.

172 Tailwind Drive

new homes at Crosswinds, Meritage Homes, 172 tailwind Drive

    • Available now
    • The Hudson floorplan
    • 2,160 square feet
    • 5 bedrooms
    • 3 bathrooms
    • $274,990

Pacesetter Homes

Also building on two lot sizes, Pacesetter Homes builds homes on our 40’ lots and 50’ lots. Offering an astonishing 21 floorplans, the homes from Pacesetter Homes range from 1,188 square feet to 3,117 square feet. As of March 8, there are a total of 10 new homes at Crosswinds available from Pacesetter Homes.

131 Compass Lane

new homes at Crosswinds, Pacesetter Homes, 131 Compass Lane

  • Available Now
  • The Faber I floorplan
  • 2,327 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • $284,900

These are just a small selection of the available new homes at Crosswinds! Hop on over to Kyle, Texas today and contact us to learn about our move-in ready designs and available floorplans. You can also learn more about our master-planned community by following Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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