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    Livin’ large

    This $45 million lakeside mansion makes a splash as the most expensive home for sale in Texas

    John Egan
    May 12, 2022 | 9:58 am

    A Texas estate fit for Elon Musk (or any other well-to-do folks, for that matter) can now be yours for $45 million.

    Aside from its notable size and location, the Austin-area property comes with big-as-Texas bragging rights: It’s currently the priciest home on the market in the state. In 2013, the estate was listed for sale at just $15 million.

    Built in 2004 by Austin-based Sendero Homes, the 26-acre estate on Lake Travis, called Villa Del Lago, features a main house encompassing 15,400 square feet. That’s about double the size of a typical Dollar General store.

    The house includes six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, four half-bathrooms, and five fireplaces. Nearly every room offers commanding views of Lake Travis.

    The roof is topped with clay tiles, Italian-themed copper domes, and skylight features.

    “Villa Del Lago is among the finest estates available in Austin and offers incredible waterfront views from the south shore of Lake Travis,” says one of the listing agents, Gary Dolch of Compass. “From the cascading hillside waterfalls to the impeccable 15,400-square-foot home, there’s no other luxury home like it in the area.”

    The main suite includes steam showers, two closets, two bathrooms, a Jacuzzi tub, and a walk-out balcony.

    “Inside the house, a secret stairwell leads to a safe room enclosed with four concrete walls, a solid metal door, and a hidden dedicated wiring and ventilation system,” the listing says.

    Among the other amenities are:

    • Elevator
    • Gourmet chef’s kitchen
    • Custom-made stone staircases
    • Wine cellar
    • Theater
    • Library
    • Bar
    • Gym
    • Half-court for basketball
    • Massage room
    • Five-car garage
    • Fish pond
    • Waterfalls

    The estate’s negative-edge swimming pool comes with a bathroom, hot tub, fire pit, built-in grill, smoker, and mini-fridge. There’s also a marina with a deck, and slips for two boats.

    A separate pavilion is designed to host weddings and other events. It includes a gated entrance, catering-grade kitchen, valet area, abundant parking, a large fireplace, two-story ceilings, two bars, and two bathrooms.

    “The pavilion offers a unique opportunity to host gatherings large or small on property but comfortably away from the main residence. … [It] is exquisitely perched on a gentle sloping hillside with breathtaking views of the lake and evening sunsets,” the listing says.

    A separate pavilion is designed to host weddings and other events.

    Lake Travis home
    Courtesy of Austin Luxury Group
    A separate pavilion is designed to host weddings and other events.
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    Dallas ranks No. 9 among U.S. cities for canceled home sales in 2025

    Brianna Caleri
    Brandon Watson
    Nov 6, 2025 | 1:39 pm
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    Homebuyers across the United States are ghosting sellers at record rates, and Dallas has some of the worst offenders. Real estate marketplace Redfin tracked which metros saw the most buyers getting cold feet before closing real estate deals: Dallas came in at No. 9.

    Redfin says 17.7 percent of Dallas home purchases were called off in September 2025, an increase from 16.4 percent in September 2024.

    Fort Worth was even worse, landing at No. 4. In September, 18.7 percent of Fort Worth home purchases were called off, up from from 16.6 percent the previous year.

    By comparison, San Antonio ranked No. 2 overall, with the highest pull-out rate in Texas, at 19 percent.

    Tampa, Florida, topped the list with a cancellation rate of 20.1 percent. The national average is 15 percent.

    Redfin says Goldilocks thinking is largely to blame for the rise in buyers "ghosting" sellers. A lack of compromise on concessions and repairs is driving the trend, with buyers refusing to accept imperfect homes.

    Meanwhile, sellers want to avoid losing money on the deal. This is especially true of homeowners who bought during the COVID-19 boom, who are holding their asking price firm to avoid taking a loss. With plenty of homes on the market in "Sun Belt" cities — in some place, more than twice as many sellers than buyers — buyers are weighing all options.

    “I’m seeing a lot of buyer’s remorse,” explained Redfin agent Jo Chavez, in a release. “Buyers make an offer, then they start worrying they could have found a better deal or a better home because there are more home sellers than buyers in the market. Some other buyers are backing out because they’re concerned about job security.”

    The top 10 markets with the most sideways deals include:

    • No. 1 — Tampa, Florida
    • No. 2 – San Antonio, Texas
    • No. 3 — Atlanta, Georgia
    • No. 4 — Orlando, Florida
    • No. 5 — Fort Worth, Texas
    • No. 6 — Riverside, California
    • No. 7 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • No. 8 —Jacksonville, Florida
    • No. 9 — Dallas, Texas
    • No. 10 — Las Vegas, Nevada
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