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3 Secrets for a Successful Texas Spring Garden

What better way to welcome spring than by getting outside and planting a garden in the backyard of your new home in Kyle? To help cultivate your Texas spring garden, our master-planned community put together some gardening tips and a planting guide for you to use.

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1. Prune Your Spring Garden

If any of your existing shrubs require pruning, a helpful trick is to wait until the flowers fade to take out your trimmers. This will ensure that your plants and trees bloom nicely in the coming year. Additionally, if you notice any of the flowers in your garden are dying, cut them back. The act of “deadheading” your flowers reduces pest and disease problems and encourages your plants to bloom. Lastly, be sure to clean up your spring garden by removing any fallen leaves from last season, as well as any debris or muck.

2. Mulch Matters

The absolute best way to save yourself time and energy when it comes to your Texas spring garden is to spread mulch! We recommend laying down 2-3 inches of mulch in your garden. This gardening tip will help prevent the growth of most weeds and will keep the soil moist during the hot Texas summer. For added nutrients, you can add clay or sand to your mulch.

3. A Helpful Planting Guide

During spring, you can plant cool-season varieties of vegetables, as they’ll survive any frosty weather that might occur. These vegetables include cauliflower, peas, broccoli, lettuce and radishes. Warm-season varieties, such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and okra, should be planted when the soil consistently reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Test the soil temperature by walking across the soil barefoot. If the soil is still too cold, but you want to get a head start on planting your warm-season vegetables, start by planting them in pots indoors. When the weather warms up, you can begin to acclimate the vegetables to the outdoors by transporting them outside.

Add life to your new home in Kyle with beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables! As the weather gets warmer, you can use our gardening tips to help you plant and nurture a Texas spring garden. Looking for a new home where you can plant a spring garden? Contact Crosswinds today to learn more about available homes. You can also connect with our master-planned community on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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5 Projects You Can Complete Today to Declutter Your Home

With spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get a jump start on your spring cleaning. One of the easiest ways to organize your space is to declutter your home. Simple decluttering projects involve tidying up specific “problem areas” such as the fridge or the bathroom. Today, our master-planned community is bringing you five of our favorite fast and easy decluttering tips!

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1. Clean the Fridge Door

The first decluttering tip involves tackling the condiment section of your refrigerator. First, open up your fridge. Next, take out all the condiments and put them on your counter. Start checking expiration dates and throwing away anything that is past its prime or that you’re never going to use. Before returning the remaining bottles to the fridge, wipe down the bottoms and sides of the jars with a damp sponge.

2. Designate a Pen Cup

We’re all guilty of having pens and pencils thrown aimlessly around our home. Go around and gather all of the excess pens and pencils and put them in one designated area, whether it be a cup in your home office or a drawer in your kitchen. Before placing them in their new home, double check that the pens have ink and the pencils have lead. Toss out any that don’t work!

3. Declutter the Shower

It’s easy to get distracted at the store by the latest-and-greatest bath products. We get lured by premises like ‘sleek shine’ and ‘smoother, younger skin.’ As we buy more and more products, they start to take up valuable real estate in the shower. Recycle the empty bottles and give away products you didn’t like. Only keep your favorite products that you use every day!

4. Tidy Up the Laundry Room

We’ve tackled the kitchen, we’ve organized the bathroom and now it’s time to declutter the laundry room. Check for any empty containers of detergent, bleach or fabric softener and throw them away. Gather any oddball socks or articles of clothing that you find and put random items pulled from pockets back where they belong.

5. Recycle Your Magazines

It’s easy to let magazines and catalogs pile up on your coffee table. Recycle old issues and keep only current ones that you still want to read. If you find an article in an old issue that you really enjoy, that doesn’t mean you have to keep the whole magazine – cut the section out, set it aside and recycle the rest of the issue.

There are so many simple ways you can go through and declutter your home. Most of these decluttering projects can be completed in less than 20 minutes, and they can make your home feel brand new! If you’re looking for a home that is actually brand new, look no further than our master-planned community.  Crosswinds’ new homes in Kyle are perfect for the family and come clutter-free! Contacts us today to find your dream home.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Public Parks in Kyle

It may not feel like it right now, but Spring is just a few short months away and with that comes longer days and warmer weather. Make plans to visit some of the public parks in Kyle and enjoy the changing seasons. Have a fun family day in the great outdoors at one of our favorite local parks. Here is a complete breakdown of parks near our master-planned community.

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1. Lake Kyle Park

Located at 700 Lehman Road, Lake Kyle Park is just five miles from our master-planned community. It has everything you could want from a park, including community events! Grab your friends and family, blankets and snacks and catch a kid-friendly movie at the park. Movies in the Park begin 30 minutes after sunset and the event is free to the public.

2. Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park

Visit Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, packed full of fascinating city history, to enjoy an afternoon picnic or local event. Established in the early 1900’s when Kyle’s Historic City Hall was built, this park includes benches, a gazebo and the information marquee. Many community events take place at City Square Park, like Kyle Market Days, Santa’s Arrival and Lion’s Club Fajita Fiesta.

3. Gregg-Clarke Park

Anchored by the Kyle Pool, Gregg-Clarke Park serves as a recreational activity and local event hub in the city of Kyle. Amenities available at this park include well-lit basketball and tennis courts, a covered pavilion, covered playscapes, walking trails and open green spaces. From soccer, tennis and kickball to kite flying and swimming, this park is sure to offer something for everyone.

4. Steeplechase Park

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life? Stop by peaceful Steeplechase Park and unwind with a light jog or brisk walk along picturesque Plum Creek. Sitting on 31 beautiful acres, the park also offers visitors playscapes, recreation fields and a championship disc golf course. The expansive park can be accessed easily from the north and south of Plum Creek.

5. Steeplechase Dog Park

Is your furry friend itching to get out of the house and run around? Regardless of size, the newest public park in Kyle, Steeplechase Dog Park, can accommodate your mutts. Included are fenced in large and small dog sections, as well as an enclosed transition zone between the leashed and off-leash areas of the park. Don’t worry about bringing water for your pup because the park includes drinking fountains and plenty of shade.

6. Waterleaf Park

Now if you’re looking for a park that will allow you to truly get lost in the beauty of nature, Waterleaf Park is the one visit! Seventy of the parks ninety-two acres are untouched and remain in their natural state. Whether you want to hike, bike, or just explore, you’ll surely love this great park.

These public parks in Kyle are the perfect places to take the family for a fun-filled day. If you’d like to learn more about Kyle, Texas and our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds today. In the meantime, connecting with Crosswinds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to learn more about things to do in Kyle.

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Kyle, TX Housing Market – What to Expect in 2019

If you’ve been looking at new homes in Kyle and have been waiting for the right time to buy, then you’ll certainly want to know what’s to be expected for the Kyle, TX housing market, as well as the housing market in general, for 2019.

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More Homebuying Competition with Continued Population Growth

As more and more people move to the Kyle area, the homebuying market is becoming more and more competitive. With the rise in potential homebuyers, and not a proportionate increase in available homes, you can expect to see housing prices increase. You may also have to do a bit of negotiating and counter offering if you find your must-have home because there will likely be others wanting it as well.

Homes Will Spend Less Time on the Market

With the increase in competition, that also means that available homes are expected to spend much less time on the market. So, if you find a home at Crosswinds that you love, you’ll want to come to our master-planned community and jump on it before someone else does!

Mortgage Interest Rates are Likely Going to Increase

Aside from the Kyle, TX housing market, one thing you can expect to see for the general housing market in 2019 is a hike in mortgage interest rates. While interest rates may not increase at the very start of the new year, it’s best to keep your eye on the market and be ready to act as soon as possible to avoid the expected 5% mortgage interest rate coming in 2019.

While the Kyle, TX housing market is expected to go through some changes in 2019, it’s important to note that these types of changes in the market have been going in this same direction for the past several years. So, don’t let any of that deter you from buying a new home in Kyle in 2019. Come by Crosswinds and take a tour of our master-planned community in Kyle. We’d love to show you around and help you find the perfect home from one of our homebuilders. In the meantime, get to know us by connecting with Crosswinds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Find New Homes in Kyle at Crosswinds this December

Have you been looking at new homes in Kyle, Texas but still haven’t found what it is you are looking for? Take a look at the new, move-in-ready homes at Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas this December. One of this months’ featured homes may be the perfect new home in Kyle for you!

Pacesetter Homes

The exceptional craftsmanship and floorplans by Pacesetter Homes offer the perfect fit for your family. As of December 13, your new home in Kyle could be one of the 11 stunning homes that are move-in ready in Crosswinds.

416 Nautical Loop
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  • Available Now
  • The Faber II Floorplan
  • 2,327 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • $298,580

Highland Homes

Highland Homes, another homebuilder our master-planned community is lucky to have, builds on both our 50’s and 60’s lots. As of December 13, Highland Homes has 4 homes that are move-in ready.

263 Windswept Way
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  • Available now
  • The Southport Floorplan
  • 2,373 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • $297,489

Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes only has a few lots available at Crosswinds. On top of gorgeous floorplans, they offer the M.Connected Home Automation Suite in every new Crosswinds home they build. There are still 3 homes available as of December 13. Act quickly before they are gone!

762 Nautical Loop
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  • Available Now
  • The Palermo Floorplan
  • 2,452 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • $269,990

Interested in December’s homes of the month? Visit us in Kyle at Crosswinds! For more information about all things Crosswinds, contact us today. You can also visit our inventory page to see what other wonderful new homes in Kyle we have available here at Crosswinds.

Crosswinds is a master-planned community in Kyle, Texas located just 20 miles south of Austin right off I-35 that offers homes from the $200s.

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Five Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Kyle, Texas

It’s November, and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. With so much to do and prepare for when it comes to  Thanksgiving in Kyle, Texas, your friends at Crosswinds decided to put together a list of the top five things to do to celebrate the holiday this year.

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Cook for the Family at your New Home in Kyle

One of the oldest and most standard of Thanksgiving traditions is cooking and eating a meal with loved ones.  What better excuse is there to invite your friends and family over to enjoy food, drinks and good company with you at home in Crossroads’ master-planned community?

Go Out to Eat

If you don’t feel like hosting a large get-together, you can always organize an evening out at a restaurant. Several options in and around Kyle stay open on turkey day, many with special menus crafted especially for the Holiday. Skip the long day cooking and all the cleanup and enjoy time with those you love.

Go see a movie at EVO Entertainment

Another tradition observed by several families is going out to see a movie together before or after having Thanksgiving dinner. There is no better place to watch movies this Thanksgiving in Kyle than EVO Entertainment. With movies, bowling, an arcade and restaurant on top of the concession stand, EVO 11 in Kyle is the place to spend your Thanksgiving this year.

Football and Turkey

If it’s Thanksgiving in the U.S., it also means its time for some football. Yet another beloved tradition, especially in Texas, Thanksgiving brings a lineup of three NFL games that last all day long. Set up camp in your favorite seat, sit back and watch every game unfold while spending time with those you love most, even if they root for the wrong team.

Make DIY decorations for dinner

Like to overachieve? If cooking dinner and cleaning up are not enough for the go-getter in you, then try making your own fall decorations for the big meal. There are lots of fun ways to personalize your home in Kyle this Thanksgiving. Try this collection of fun and original DIY projects to make your home feel amazingly Autumn.

Contact Crosswinds today to stay up-to-date on other things to do for Thanksgiving in Kyle and for more information on things happening in our master-planned community. You can also connect with Crosswinds on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Discover New Kyle Homes at Crosswinds this November

Have you been looking at new Kyle homes but you still haven’t found the right one? Come take a look at the new move-in-ready homes in our master-planned community in Kyle, Texas this November. The beautiful designs by our award-winning homebuilders offer your family diverse options to fit your every home needs. This month, we have a few homes to highlight that may be the perfect new home in Kyle for you!

Pacesetter Homes

 The exceptional craftsmanship and floorplans by Pacesetter Homes offer the perfect fit for your family. As of November 8th, your new home in Kyle could be one of the nine stunning homes that are move-in ready at our master-planned community.

498 Nautical Loop

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  • Available Now
  • The Palermo Floorplan
  • 1,378 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $245,783

Highland Homes

Our skilled homebuilder, Highland Homes, builds on both our 50’s and 60’s lots. As of November 8th, Highland Homes has eight new Kyle homes that are move-in ready.  

128 Headwind Way

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  • Available now
  • The Glenhurst Floorplan
  • 1,849 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $277,866

Meritage Homes

With only a few homes left in Crosswinds, Meritage Homes offers the M.Connected Home Automation Suite in every new Crosswinds home they build. There are still three new Kyle, Texas homes available as of November 8th. Act quickly before they are gone!

818 Nautical Loop

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  • Available Now
  • The Hudson Floorplan
  • 2,160 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • $259,990

Interested in our homes of the month? Come visit us in Kyle at Crosswinds! For more information about all things Crosswinds, contact us today. You can also visit our inventory page to see what other wonderful new Kyle homes we have available here at Crosswinds.

Crosswinds is a master-planned community in Kyle, Texas located just 20 miles south of Austin right off I35 that offers homes from the $200s.

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The City of Kyle, Where Are We Headed?

The city of Kyle, TX has been no stranger to change in the last few years. Located in one of the fastest growing regions in Texas, this suburb of Austin continues to develop at an astounding pace. The master-planned community of Crosswinds is perfectly situated inside Kyle to help you take advantage of all that central Texas has to offer. Take a minute with us to check out some of the biggest news in development from Kyle, Texas.

The City of Kyle, Where Are We Headed?

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Growth in Kyle, Tx

While many people in Kyle are excited about what growth and development can bring to the community, just as many worry about what it will cost in taxes to achieve these things. Kyle has started to look to developers to solve this problem. Some of their solutions include the creation of a Residential Style Guide, implementing special taxing districts and working with regional partners, so development can pay for itself.

What’s coming to Uptown Kyle?

A good example of future development by the city is a proposal to the work on Uptown Kyle, a mixed-use development. New additions could include sit-down restaurants, boutique retail shops, destination retail, and premium office space.

The proposal will ask Kyle’s city council to authorize tax increment financing, a special taxing tool, to help finance the public amenities on location that will benefit Kyle as a whole. This includes things such as enhanced streetscapes, plazas, water features, parking structures and decorative lighting.

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To Crosswinds, informing the families in our community about what’s going on in Kyle is important. That’s why the city’s growth and development means so much. With all that’s going on, there’s little wonder why Kyle, TX is Austin’s next in-demand suburb.

Now is the perfect time to make the move to the city of Kyle, and Crosswinds has plenty of beautiful new homes in Kyle available for you to consider starting in the $200s. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our master-planned community, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to experience the Crosswinds lifestyle.

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Discover New Homes in Kyle at Crosswinds This October

With the cooler weather settling in, now is the perfect time to see the new homes in Kyle at Crosswinds. With selections from Highland Homes, Meritage Homes and Pacesetter Homes, there are ample floorplans to choose from that would be the right for you. If you and your family have been on the hunt for a new home in Kyle, Texas, then you’ll love these breath-taking houses from Crosswinds’ award-winning homebuilders.

Highland Homes

Our exceptional homebuilder, Highland Homes, builds on both our 50’s and 60’s lots. As of October 9th, Highland Homes has five move-in ready homes in Kyle, Texas.

280 Nautical Loop

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  • Available now
  • Yorkshire floorplan
  • 2,921 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • $351,238

Pacesetter Homes

The wonderful designs by Pacesetter Homes offer the perfect fit for your family. As of October 9th, your new home in Kyle could be one of the nine beautiful homes that are move-in ready at our master-planned community.

702 Nautical Loop

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  • Available Now
  • The Benchmark Floorplan
  • 1,720 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 ½ bathrooms
  • $239,900

Meritage Homes

With only a limited number of homes remaining in Crosswinds, Meritage Homes offers the M.Connected Home Automation Suite in every new Crosswinds home they build. There are still four new Kyle, Texas homes available as of October 9th. Act fast before they are gone!

282 Tailwind Drive

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  • Available Now
  • Formal Model Home
  • The Palermo Floorplan
  • 2,432 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 ½ bathrooms
  • $299,990

Like what you see? Come find beautiful new homes in Kyle at Crosswinds! For more information about all things Crosswinds, contact us today.

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What Becoming Certipied Really Means for Kyle, TX

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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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