Round Top Real Estate Agents

"I love the land and the feeling of living in 'small town USA.' Most of all, I love the people." Nadine Hufnall has called the beautiful, rolling countryside of Colorado County home since 1997. A proud native Texan who lived and raised her family in Katy, Nadine serves clients in the South Central Texas area. "Coming home to the country after living in the city for most of my life has been very rewarding," Nadine says. "I love the land and the feeling of living in 'small town USA.' Most of all, I love the people." It is a privilege for Nadine to help buyers and sellers with farm and ranch property and she knows firsthand why one would want to live and experience the country life. "Helping clients achieve their dreams of owning that rich 'Texas Dirt' is my goal!" A successful realtor since 2000, Nadine's honesty, integrity and commitment to her profession have earned her the respect of other Realtors and clients, and she has been honored with numerous high-achievement and leadership awards. She is a consistent top producer who believes "knowledge is power" and makes a point of helping others as well as herself stay current with new industry technology. Nadine is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, the Realtor Land Institute, and the Texas Land Brokers Association. She served the South Central Board of Realtors (SCBOR) as Director from 2006-2011, as President in 2015, and as Vice President in 2012-2014 and 2016. She currently serves as SCBOR Secretary. She was a representative for the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee (TREPAC) in 2012- 2014 and 2016. Nadine and her husband, Bill, have been married for 35-plus years and have two adult sons. They love animals and dote on their four-year-old golden retriever, Cooper; stray lab mix, Amos, who "adopted them;" a paint horse, Dandy; and a few barn cats. "Life is wonderful in the country

Kyla Goebel grew up in Washington County and spent much of her childhood at her family's farm in Fayette County. She attended Texas A&M University after high school and graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. After purchasing her first home at the age of 22, she quickly became interested in the field of real estate and earned her license in 2016. She immediately fell in love with the profession and has been hard at work ever since! Kyla specializes in both residential and farm & ranch and will represent both buyers and sellers. Kyla is married to her husband Reese, and they have one son. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, running and spending time with her family. A perfect day starts with a hot cup of coffee (or three) and a sunrise, and ends with a beer and Bravo marathon on TV. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Round Top, Carmine and Fayetteville, Texas Land Brokers Network, South Central Board of Realtors and recently joined the Texas Women's League of Fayette County. Kyla relies on her Christian faith and believes God has a plan for everyone – even when it comes to real estate!

Helen's real estate roots run deep.Her family has been in real estate development for over fifty years. She has always taken an active part in the business. Helen got her license in 1976 and her first experience was with a Houston home-builder. When her husband's company transferred him to Corpus Christi she joined a commercial company. When they returned to Houston she joined John Daugherty Realtors as the Farm and Ranch manager. That gave Helen and her husband Fred the excuse to become full time residents of Washington County. They moved to their family farm in Chappell Hill in 1992 and have been an active part of that community. When Daugherty closed his Farm and Ranch division Helen commuted to Houston for several years to go back into commercial real estate. She changed directions when the opportunity presented itself and joined a local green house grower in Brenham and was in management for several years… She decided to somewhat retire and just handle family business until Cathy Cole encouraged her to join Heritage Texas Country Properties. Helen says you just cannot get real estate out of your blood. Helen and Fred have been married for over fifty years and he is retired from oil and gas exploration. They have two grown sons,a wonderful daughter-in-law and two terrific grandchildren.

Lilla Blackburn Sivek brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and personal connection to the realm of luxury residential and farm and ranch properties. Growing up in Houston's esteemed Tanglewood neighborhood, Lilla's heart was always drawn to the tranquility and charm of rural life. Childhood visits to the family farm in Fayette County and summers spent at Camp Waldemar instilled in her a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the sense of community that thrives in country settings. Lilla's understanding of luxury country living is both innate and cultivated.

Lilla's commitment to community service and her involvement with prestigious organizations such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Junior League, Festival Hill Institute, Round Top Family Library, ARTS for Rural Texas and Round-Top Carmine Education Foundation, further solidify her connection to the rural lifestyle and the values it embodies.

For over two decades, Lilla has enjoyed a coveted level of success marketing and selling all types of real estate. After 10 years in Houston real estate, Lilla's transition to the Round Top area in 2008 marked a pivotal moment in her career. As a full-time resident of Fayette County, she embraced her passion for country living and channeled her expertise into guiding clients through the intricate process of buying and selling high-end rural properties. Lilla has earned the highly coveted Elite designation from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing as well as the Accredited Buyer's Representative designation.

In 2017, Lilla's confidence in country real estate led her to partner with Lisa Mayer and Frank Hillbolt in the purchase of Round Top Real Estate. Together, they transformed the company into a beacon of excellence in the industry, boasting a team of 25 experienced agents and expanding their presence with a second office in La Grange.

Now settled in the country with her husband and an eclectic menagerie of four spoiled dogs, horses, goats, and chickens, Lilla's place in the rural landscape is firmly established. Eager to share her love for country living and assist newcomers in discovering its joys, Lilla is not just a real estate agent she's a trusted advisor and a passionate advocate for the unparalleled lifestyle that high-end country properties offer.

Emily Kahanek Shaw has lived in the Round Top and La Grange area her entire life. She is a native of Fayette County; her family roots go back generations. After college Emily married her high school sweetheart, Casey and they have 4 children. As a team, Casey and Emily operate CE Cattle Co. and their investment properties. Emily's knowledge of this area, the land, the history and the people is vast. Her love of people and real estate blend seamlessly together as she works hard for her clients; going above and beyond to help them achieve their real estate goals. She truly loves helping others. Emily specializes in Developments, Farm and Ranch, and Residential real estate. Emily is a member of DAR, Smith-McMillan Chapter. In her free time, she loves skiing, playing tennis, pickleball and golf, working cows and quilting. Associations: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) South Central Board of Realtors (SCBOR) Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS)

I've had my Texas Real Estate license since the early 1980's, selling, listing and "flipping" residential properties in Houston, Tx. Fast forward over 40 years and now I have become a Top Producer selling Farm and Ranch properties as a Realtor with Round Top Real Estate, in Round Top, Texas. After we realized how peaceful the country life can be, we purchased acreage in Washington County, Texas between the small towns of Burton and Round Top. My husband of 41 years, Don Blome (who is also a licensed Tx Realtor) and our three adult children and 5 grandchildren enjoy sharing our stunning sunsets, the dark country skies, various wildlife, roaming the acreage in our CanAm and fishing in our pond. I specialize in 5 counties (Washington, Fayette, Austin, Colorado and Lee County). Each small town and community, are a great place to visit but even a better place to call home. Please let me help you find your special place in the country to call home as well.

Jack brings a wealth of knowledge in wildlife, native plants, and country property experience. His professional life has been spent in sales, most of that time working with rural clients in central and south Texas. Building strong, lasting relationships has been the key to his success over the past 30+years.

Jack grew up spending time with family on his parent's ranch in the Texas hill country where he learned to love the land from his father. He also spent many years working with his father in law on the family farm near Hockley.

While at Texas A&M University, Jack studied Wildlife Fisheries Science, Forestry, Biology and earned bachelors degree in Animal Science. This knowledge along with a lifelong love of hunting, fishing, camping and the outdoors, has giving him a broad knowledge base and insight into farm and ranch property.

He and his wife Laurie moved recently to their property in Fayette County near Fayetteville, Tx. They have two grown kids with wonderful spouses, three grandchildren and lots of family. They are leaders in their church, Grace Bible Church and involved in many charitable organizations including Camp For All in Washington County.
In his spare time, Jack enjoys camping, gardening, long walks with his dog Charlie, hunting, travelling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Whether looking to buy or sell country property, Linda is your agent. She is passionate about the country lifestyle and in finding the perfect farm or ranch for her clients or achieving the highest sales price for their property.

"Weekenders" in Round Top since 2003 when they first bought property, Linda and her husband decided to abandon their West University roots and become full-time country residents in 2015. She is well versed in the local area working across multiple counties, including Fayette, Austin, and Colorado. Her passion is assisting clients in finding the farm or ranch that is the best fit for their family. Whether her clients are seeking a primary residence or a second home, she is keenly aware of how important it is to find a tranquil and relaxing setting that is indicative of this beautiful area.

Over a period of 30 years, Linda worked in the oil and gas industry. She was an international oil trader for a major oil and gas company focusing on Latin America. She traveled extensively in Central and South America. Dealing with customers on a daily basis, she found that communication was the key to developing successful working relationships. Negotiating was always her strong suit, but also trust and mutual respect with her customers which attributed to her success and long term career.

Linda discovered that negotiating and trading large volumes of oil served as a perfect platform for a career in real estate. As a trader she dealt with multimillion dollar transactions which ties in beautifully to negotiating luxury properties.

This consummate professional goes above and beyond to assist her clients in achieving a seamless transaction from contract to closing. Her extraordinary communication ability woven into strong negotiating skills, organization, problem solving, honesty and high ethics, enables her to achieve a "win-win" result for all parties.

A native Texan, she was born in the Panhandle. After graduating from Texas Tech University, she moved to Houston which had been home until her recent move to her farm in Round Top. She is proud to have called herself a Houstonian and still has strong ties to the city.

Linda is fully immersed in the Round Top Community. She serves on the board of Friends of Winedale as Vice President. This is an organization that supports the Winedale Historical Complex which is a division of The University of Texas Austin's Briscoe Center for American history. She is also a member of the fundraising committee for the Round Top Public Library and First Presbyterian Church of La Grange. She enjoys entertaining friends and family on her farm and when time allows, she enjoys traveling.