POINT VENTURE "WHERE EVERY DAY IS A HOLIDAY"
Welcome Residents and Non-Resident Property Owners This is YOUR PRIVATE neighborhood resource - created specifically for the Point Venture Neighborhood by Jerry Matthews, the Point Venture Realtor. Call Jerry (512) 796-6480 or Email JMatthews111@Austin.rr.com for all your real estate needs! Please take advantage of the weekly email updates and the many other resources available on this website.
Add photos to the neighborhood photo gallery, participate in the many discussion and information forums, advertise events using the Neighborhood Calendar, or request volunteers for your school fundraiser or committee project. You can list items for sale in the Classified section, find/advertise babysitting or lawn care, form carpools, walking, dinner, exercise groups, golf, etc. Whatever your interest, you're sure to find a neighbor interested as well. Download POA information including Rules and Information, By-Laws, Building Guidelines, Fencing Guidelines, etc. See real estate sales including the sales of homes, townhouses and lots.
All residents and property owners of Point Venture are welcome! - Bookmark and visit often!
Registration is quick and easy – complete registration form and submit. IMPORTANT - please use your Point Venture property address when you register. You’ll receive a password by e-mail which you can then change and personalize for your own use by going to the Edit My Profile link.
Please note: This site is fully password protected; access is available only to Point Venture residents or property owners. This is for your protection - please know that your registration information is for the purpose of this site registration only and will not be shared or used for any other purpose.
Email Jerry, JMatthews111@Austin.rr.com or call (512) 796-6480 with any questions you may have about the Point Venture Neighborhood website. Also, suggestions to improve the website or make it more useful to you are appreciated.
Register or log in and click an icon to get started!
Site Sponsor
This site is sponsored by Jerry Matthews, Real Estate Agent with Highland Lakes Real Estate, Inc.
Additional sponsors include: Cedar Park Jewelry, Independence Title Company, Lago Vista Rentals and Silverton Custom Homes.
Jerry would appreciate your comments and suggestions regarding the Point Venture Site!
Ideas for improvement? What additions would you like to see? Have a suggestion for the monthly poll? Click here to give us your feedback, comments and views!
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