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Cool Off at Longhorn Daiquiris Near Crosswinds

Longhorn Daiquiris near Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas
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Let’s face it, you love the summer because you get to spend so much extra time with the kiddos, but sometimes you need a little break. If that’s the case and you’re looking for things to do in Kyle, TX, cool off and relax at Longhorn Daiquiris near Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas. Here are some of the main things that you’re sure to love about Longhorn Daiquiris.

Simple and Tasty Meals

There’s no need for fine dining when you come to Longhorn Daiquiris. Their simple menu has all your favorite bar and grill style foods like burgers and wings. They also know that you’ll want more than just a burger or wings, so that’s why they have quite a few great combo options where you can get the most bang for your buck!

Easy Snacking for Drinking

Now if you’re just wanting to go to Longhorn Daiquiris for a couple of drinks and some good snacking food, then you’re in luck! You can get one of their delicious appetizers like their fried pickles, jalapeño poppers or mozzarella sticks. However, you could also just choose one of their munchies like a corn dog, cheese nachos or chili cheese fries.

Of Course, Their Daiquiris

You can’t come to a place called Longhorn Daiquiris and not order one of their to-die-for daiquiris! With so many varieties and spins on different styles of daiquiris, it could be hard to choose. When in doubt, ask your server, and if you still don’t see one you like, you can even create your own.

Did We Mention Drive-Thru Daiquiris?

As if having a massive selection of daiquiris wasn’t enough, Longhorn Daiquiris also offers drive-thru daiquiris! So if you’re getting ready to host a little get together with friends and want to have some refreshing daiquiris, you can drive right up to the window and order up to a half-gallon of a single daiquiri flavor, or you could get a couple half-gallons!

The next time you’re looking for things to do in Kyle, TX, head on over to Longhorn Daiquiris near Crosswinds. You can also come on over to Crosswinds after having a tasty daiquiri and take a tour of our wonderful community! To learn more about all the great things to do in and around Kyle, make sure to follow Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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Inventory: Meritage Homes in Crosswinds

While our master-planned community has a few exceptional homebuilders, we wanted to focus specifically on Meritage Homes and their beautiful new homes at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX.

Energy-Efficient Living

Meritage Homes has continuously exceeded the ENERGY STAR requirements for energy efficiency by including ENERGY STAR appliances and programmable thermostats. They were the first national homebuilder to make every one of their homes 100% ENERGY STAR certified. On average, Meritage homes have a HERS score of 61, whereas most new homes score a 100. This means Meritage homes use less energy and save homeowners more money. Other optional innovations include solar energy systems, LED Lighting and Fixtures and more.

Home Automation

With Meritage Homes, the future is here! All to-be-built homes now come standard with the M. Connected Home Automation Suite. This includes a video doorbell, smart door lock, lighting controls, advanced thermostat and a smart garage door.

Meritage Homes’ Achievements

Every year since 2013, Meritage Homes has won a huge ENERGY STAR award: Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence. They were also the first homebuilder to build a Full Environmental Protection Agency Certified Home, as well as the first NET ZERO Production Builder.

Meritage Homes in Crosswinds 50’ Lots

Meritage Homes builds beautiful homes on the 50’ lots in our master-planned community. They’re offering 10 great floorplans ranging from the one-story, 1,409 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Milano floorplan to the two-story, 2,866-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Genova floorplan. The homes range from low to mid-$200s. As of July 25th, there are five quick move-in homes available:

208 Tailwind Drive

Meritage Homes 208 Tailwind Drive

  • The Venice floorplan
  • 2 stories
  • 2,233 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • $267,990
  • Available: Now

123 Tailwind Drive

Meritage Homes 123 Tailwind Drive

  • The Napoli floorplan
  • 2 stories
  • 1,832 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $249,990
  • Available: Now

113 Tailwind Drive

Meritage Homes 113 Tailwind Drive

  • The Victoria floorplan
  • 1 story
  • 1,700 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $263,009
  • Available: November

135 Tailwind Drive

Meritage Homes 135 Tailwind Drive

  • The Somerset floorplan
  • 1 story
  • 1,900 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $267,990
  • Available in October

190 Tailwind Drive

Meritage Homes 190 Tailwind Drive

  • The Napoli floorplan
  • 2 stories
  • 1,832 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $254,990
  • Available: Now

Check Meritage Homes’ website daily for updates on available inventory.

Crosswinds in Kyle, TX is excited to have Meritage Homes as one of our homebuilders. If you’d like to learn more about our master-planned community and all the great things going on, contact us today, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Explore Beautiful Parks Near Kyle

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, so head out to some of the parks near Kyle to have a fun family day in the great outdoors. Here are some of Crosswind’s favorite national and state parks near Kyle.

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McKinney Falls State Park

Located in Austin, McKinney Falls State Park is like a hidden oasis within the capital. It has everything you could want from a park with their 9 miles of hike and bike trails, close to 100 campsites and cabins and on-shore fishing! Worried about walking the trails with a stroller? Their Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail has a hard surface, which makes walking with a stroller a breeze.

Lockhart State Park

Just a short drive from our master-planned community in Lockhart, Texas, the Lockhart State Park has all the things you love about parks and then some! Lockhart State Park also has a nine-hole golf course, making it the only staff-operated course in the Texas State Park System. They also have a park pool with a diving board so you and the family can have a blast splashing around.

Overlook Park

While it may be a little bit of a drive to get there, Overlook Park in Canyon Lake offers unmatched views of the beautiful Canyon Lake and Dam. Unlike the other parks on this list, Overlook Park is completely free and if a great place to take the family when you want to really just get away from it all.

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Now if you’re looking for a park that will allow you to truly get lost in the beauty of nature, the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin is the park to go! Of all the things to do near Kyle, TX, going to spend the day at Barton Creek Greenbelt is probably one of our favorites. Whether you want to hike, bike, swim, kayak or simply explore, you’ll surely love this great park.

These parks near Kyle are the perfect places to take the family for a fun-filled summer day. If you’d like to learn more about Kyle, Texas and our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds today.

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Inventory: Highland Homes in Crosswinds

Crosswinds in Kyle, TX has some amazing homebuilders, and that’s made very clear when you see our beautiful new homes near Austin. Today, we want to take the time to specifically highlight Highland Homes in Crosswinds.

About Highland Homes

Started in 1985 by brother and sister Rod Sanders and Jean Ann Brock, Highland Homes has built a reputation for creating spectacular homes that seamlessly fit into any family’s lifestyle. They have won numerous awards, including winning the People’s Choice Builder of the Year award every year since 2011. If that weren’t enough, they’re also touted for their extremely energy-efficient methods of construction and even continual home operation.

Highland Homes’ Model Home in Crosswinds

Before we dive into the different lot sizes, let’s talk about the gorgeous model home that you can come tour right now! The model home is the Dorchester – a one-story, 2,211 square foot home with an open floorplan, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage.

Highland Homes 50’ Lots

While all three of our homebuilders are building on 50’ lots, you’ll know which ones are from Highland Homes! They’re offering 11 wonderful floorplans for the 50’ lots, ranging from the one-story, 1,843 square foot Glenhurst to the two-story, 2,843 square foot Wakefield. You and your family will have plenty of options to choose the house that’s perfect for you. As of July 6, there are three move-in ready homes available on their 50’ lots.

154 Headwind Way

Highland Homes Crosswinds Inventory 154 Headwind Way

130 Starboard Lane

Highland Homes Crosswinds Inventory 130 Starboard Lane

140 Starboard Lane

Highland Homes Crosswinds Inventory 140 Starboard Lane

Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 50’ Lot inventory updates!

Highland Homes 60’ Lots

Highland Homes is the only homebuilder at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX that is building on our 60’ lots. They have 8 floorplan options and 4 move-in ready homes available as of July 6. The floorplans you can choose from range from the one-story, 2,297 square foot Milton to the two-story, 3,213 square foot Roxburgh.

212 Nautical Loop

Highland Homes Crosswinds Inventory 212 Nautical Loop

222 Nautical Loop

Highland Homes Crosswinds Inventory 222 Nautical Loop

886 Nautical Loop

Highland Homes Crosswinds Inventory 886 Nautical Loop

898 Nautical Loop

Highland Homes Crosswinds Inventory 898 Nautical Loop

Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 60’ Lot inventory updates!

Crosswinds is excited to have Highland Homes building these beautiful new homes near Austin, and we hope all of you are too! If you’d like to learn more about the available homes in our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, TX today.

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Making Your Home a “Smart Home”

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Recent technological advancements have allowed us to make simple home improvements faster! By buying one or two gadgets, you can make life at home much easier. While making your home smart might sound like a daunting task, the technology has come a long way and it is now easier than ever. There are a lot of smart home goods like LED bulbs, locks, TVs and even robot vacuums that clean your home while keeping your pet intrigued. For those looking to step into the future of homes, here’s some information on smart home technology!

Your Personal Home Assistant

You have probably chatted with Siri, Alexa or Google on your phone or other device. Artificial intelligence is one of the many ways you can make your home smarter. Companies like Apple, Google and Amazon came up with their own home assistant technologies that execute some of the tasks you do at home like playing music, updating your calendar and even computing simple math problems as you dictate. If you paid attention to this year’s Apple WWDC (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference), then you might have noticed Apple’s new egg-shaped speaker called “HomePod”, which promises to innovate home speakers, but also act as a smart home assistant that lets you connect to the different devices inside your home. If you’re having trouble deciding which smart home technology assistant to purchase, see how they stack up to each other!

Wondering Where to Start?

With the number of brands and devices out on the market, choosing a smart home appliance can be overwhelming. The best starting point is your home TV. If you have bought your TV within the last few years, it probably has “smart features” that let you browse the web, stream videos and photos from your phone or even let you install third party apps like Skype, Netflix and Facebook for more productivity or entertainment.

Smart homes not only make your life easier, but are also good for the environment! If you’ve decided to buy one of our new homes in Kyle, TX, it’s a good investment to install a learning thermostat, LED bulbs or even a smart refrigerator. These devices are designed to conserve excessive electric usage and reduce your monthly cost. To learn more about our homes near Austin, contact Crosswinds today.

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Fourth of July Events Near Crosswinds

Fourth of July in Kyle TX

Fourth of July is such a great holiday. Not only do you get to celebrate the birth of our nation, but you also get to celebrate with your friends and family. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Kyle, Texas with these fun events for the family surrounding our master-planned community.

Red, White, and Buda

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Buda City Park
What Time: 9:00 am

Bring the family to spend the day in Buda! The parade starts at 9 am, but you can stay and celebrate in the park with Red, White, and Buda. Finish the night with Buda’s firework show at 9:30 pm.

Wimberley’s Independence Day Parade

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Wimberley
What Time: 10:00 am

Kickoff your Fourth of July celebrations with “The Best Little Parade in Texas!” Wimberley’s Independence Day Parade is quite the sight to see and is just a small part of Wimberley’s July Jubilee.

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Circuit of the Americas
What Time: Doors Open at 11:00 am

Willie Nelson is on the road again and wants you to join him as he returns to Austin for a star-studded 4th of July concert. Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, and more will be performing as well.

6th Annual July Hometown Patriotic Concerts

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Wimberley First Baptist Church
What Time: 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Cool off from the parade or start your celebrations with some patriotic music! The Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band will be performing Americana classics you won’t want to miss!

7th Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Black Sheep Lodge
What Time: 1:00 pm

Free to be an American, free to eat as many corn dogs as you can in eight minutes. Black Sheep Lodge is hosting its 7th Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest along with drink specials and a portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity.

San Marcos Summerfest

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: San Marcos Plaza Park
What Time: 6:00 pm

If sleeping in and starting off your day after the sun goes down sounds good, then San Marcos’ celebration is for you! The San Marcos Plaza Park will have live music, festival activities and food starting at 6:00 pm and closing with fireworks at 9:30 pm.

The location of Crosswinds provides new homeowners opportunities to explore these communities and events near Kyle, Texas. These events are perfect for families, as is our master-planned community. If you’re looking for a new home around Austin, Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas is the place to be. Contact us today for more information, and happy early 4th of July!

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Take a Look at Crosswinds’ Model Homes

If you’re looking for new homes in Kyle, TX, our master-planned community is a must-tour! We just had our Crosswinds grand opening in which we revealed four beautiful model homes from our three exceptional homebuilders. Here’s a little more information on our model homes.

Highland Homes

Crosswinds grand opening

Building on 50’ and 60’ homesites, Highland Homes is building some gorgeous homes in Crosswinds! Their model home is based on their Dorchester floor plan and is a one-story, 2,296 square foot, four bedroom and three bathroom paradise for any growing family. Highland Homes is currently the only homebuilder in Crosswinds to build on our 60’ homesites, and they will have a few move-in ready homes available in August.

Visit the Highland Homes model home:
272 Tailwind Drive
Kyle, TX 78640

Pacesetter Homes

Crosswinds grand opening

Constructing homes on our more economical lot sizes, Pacesetter Homes is building on our 40’ and 50’ homesites. While Pacesetter Homes has the Craftsman Collection and the Craftsman Plus Collection, their model home is from their Craftsman Collection. Pacesetter has a single and two-story model at Crosswinds, and the two-story model also serves as their sales center, so you can tour their beautiful model home and get all your questions answered right then and there!

Visit the Pacesetter Homes model home:
290 Tailwind Drive
Kyle, TX 78640

Meritage Homes

Crosswinds grand opening

Filling out the rest of our 50’ homesites, Meritage Homes has 10 different floor plans offered at Crosswinds, and their model home is absolutely breathtaking! If you’re ready to get into one of our new homes in Kyle, TX as soon as possible, then Meritage Homes is who you want to go with. They will offer several move in ready homes available by July!

Visit the Meritage Homes model home and sales center:
282 Tailwind Drive
Kyle, TX 78640

Just because you missed the Crosswinds grand opening doesn’t mean you have to miss out on touring all of our great model homes! Contact Crosswinds today to learn more about our master-planned community of new homes in Kyle, TX.

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Is Your Credit Ready for a Home Mortgage Loan?

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When you’re a first-time homebuyer, there are a lot of things that you just don’t know. It isn’t your fault. You’ve just never needed to know all the ins and outs of homebuying and what goes into getting a home mortgage loan, such as your credit score. It’s best if both the credit scores of you and your partner are in tip top shape. Here are a few tips to make sure your credit is ready for a home mortgage loan.

Check Your Credit Reports

First and foremost, you need to check your credit reports to make sure there’s nothing damaging on there. There are three credit reports your lender could check – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Since you don’t know which credit score your lender will check, it’s best to take a thorough look through each of them. You can get a free copy of each of your credit reports at annualcreditreport.com. You can also keep a constant eye on your credit through mobile apps like Credit Karma.

Dispute Any Inaccuracies

Inaccurate information on your report can really hurt your credit and your chances of getting approved for a home mortgage loan. Regardless of whether you have physical proof of the mistake, you should dispute it with the credit bureau.

Pay Off Delinquent Accounts and Bury Them with Timely Payments

If you have any delinquent accounts including any late accounts, charge-offs, bills in collection and judgments, you need to get those sorted out. You then will need to re-establish a pattern of timely payments that will show to your lender that you will be a responsible borrower.

Reduce Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

You need to be able to show your lender that you will be able to pay your mortgage every month, and it’s hard to do that if you have a high level of debt relative to your income. Ideally, you want your monthly debt payments to be no more than 12% of your income.

Check Your FICO Score

Since your FICO  score is what’s used by 90% of lenders whether it’s for a car or home mortgage loan, you’ll want to know what it is before you start applying. You ideally want your FICO score to be at least 720 to get a good interest rate.

If you’re ready for a home mortgage loan and to buy one of our new homes in Kyle, TX, contact Crosswinds today! We can’t wait to tell you all about our master-planned community.

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DIY Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and there’s no need to spend a fortune on a gift for dad when you can make his gift yourself! Today, Crosswinds is sharing some excellent DIY gift ideas that will make for a very thoughtful Father’s Day gift!

Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream

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For a gift he can appreciate on the daily, make him some shaving cream with a custom scent! Those razors can be really tough on his face, but with this rosemary mint shaving cream, he can get a smooth shave that refreshes and revitalizes him.

Comic Book Coasters

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Is your dad a bit of a comic book nerd? Well give him the gift that he is sure to love – comic book coasters! For the best comic book scenes, look online and print out a few pages from dad’s favorite comic books.

Whiskey, Caramel, Marshmallow and Bacon Bark

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For the father that has an insatiable sweet tooth, don’t go the traditional gift route. Instead, make them a sweet treat like this whiskey, caramel, marshmallow and bacon bark. Did you even think these amazing ingredients could go so well together!?

Black and Tan Beer Soap

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While this Father’s Day gift may sound almost edible, it’s the perfect gift for the dad that’s an ultimate beer lover. This black and tan beer soap is a spin-off of a black and tan drink, which is traditionally a Guinness and a pale ale layered in a glass.

Tripod Camping Stool

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For the dad that loves the great outdoors, not only is one of our new homes in Kyle, TX an excellent gift, but so is this tripod camping stool! While it takes a little more time and work to build this gift, it’s sure to last through many camping trips!

Make this Father’s Day one they won’t forget and give them a gift from the heart that you made just for them! We hope everyone has a wonderful Father’s Day. Contact Crosswinds today to learn about our new homes in Kyle, TX.

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Upcoming June Events Near Kyle

While there’s plenty to do in the Lone Star state’s capital, there are also plenty of fun things to do near Austin. Our master-planned community is located in a very active area filled with great events! Here are some of the major June events happening near Crosswinds in Kyle, TX.

events near kyle

Kyle Market Days

When: Saturday, June 10
Where: Historic City Square Park
What Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Every month from April – September, the city of Kyle hosts Kyle Market Days, and each month has a unique theme and partner. For June, the theme is “Summer Time,” and the partner is Home Depot Kyle. Make sure to come by and check out all the great art, crafts, food and live music from fellow Kyle-ites.

Family Adventure Day

When: Saturday, June 10
Where: Cabela’s Buda
What Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

So if you aren’t really feeling like going out to Kyle Market Days, head over to Buda for Family Adventure Day at Cabela’s! During this event near our master-planned community, kids and their parents can come to learn about fishing, shooting and archery. Whether you know what you’re doing with a bow and arrow or not, it’s sure to be a fun day for the whole family.

ATX Television Festival

When: Thursday, June 8 – Sunday, June 11
Where: Downtown Austin
What Time: Various times

Going into its sixth year, the ATX Television Festival is just like a regular film festival, but with TV shows. Guests will get to see premieres of new seasons, series and cult favorites. Go and meet some of the geniuses behind your favorite shows and get a chance to ask them questions yourself!

Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K

When: Saturday, June 24
Where: Downtown Austin
What Time: Starts at 4:00 PM

The iconic city with the iconic motto is at it again. The Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K is an all-out celebration of all the things that make Austin so… weird! Don’t take the idea of a 5K too seriously, because this one holds the unofficial title of “slowest 5K you will ever run.” You won’t have much of a chance to get in the zone with 15 fun stops along the route.

When it comes to Crosswinds in Kyle, TX, fun and good times are always within reach. Add these great June events to your calendar, and don’t forget about Father’s Day on June 18! We hope everyone has a great kickoff to summer, and if you’d like to learn more about our new master-planned community, contact us today.

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