Larry Sands

Larry was born and grew up in Austin, Texas. Larry married his lovely wife, Cathy in 1970. After attending the University of Texas in 1972, he was licensed as a real estate salesman and sold real estate in South Austin. In 1975, Larry secured his Broker's license and managed several real estate companies in South Austin and West Lake Hills area of Austin. In 1982, Larry and Cathy with their two young boys moved to Salado, Texas and purchased a historic home built in 1855. Larry continued working in Austin until 1986 when he closed his office, Properties By Larry Sands and moved his real estate company to "historic" Salado. Larry and Cathy opened the first Bed & Breakfast in 1984 named, The Inn @ Salado". In June, 1986, Larry opened his office in a downstairs room @ the Inn and began selling "one of a kind" properties in Salado, Texas.

Larry and Cathy were innkeepers and owned the Halley House Bed & Breakfast on North Main Street. Larry calls himself a historic preservationist because he and Cathy have operated three Bed & Breakfasts in historic homes in the "Historic District" of Salado. Larry is an active member of Temple-Belton Board of Realtors and served on the Board of Directors from 1999-2003.

And, by the way, Larry says that if you need a room while you are shopping "historic" Salado for that special gift for someone you love, or want to find that lovely home overlooking the creek, he knows where there is a quaint B&B to spend the night.