Principal
Baker Harrell, PhD
Dr. Baker Harrell is a serial social entrepreneur, founding and leading multiple, successful nonprofit organizations over his 15-year career in the social services sector. During his tenure, Baker raised and managed more than $35 million in funding from federal and state agencies, corporations, grantmaking institutions, and individuals. He also forged multiyear strategic partnerships with some of Texas’ leading agencies, organizations, and companies, including H-E-B, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the University of Texas System, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
In 2019, Baker selected Dr. Amy McGeady to succeed him as the CEO of It’s Time Texas – the statewide public health nonprofit that he founded in 2014. That same year, he received the Texas Health Champion award by Live Smart Texas and the University of Texas School of Public Health – Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living. Baker is an alumnus of UT Austin, where he earned his Master’s and doctoral degrees.
Last year, Baker partnered with Meredith Alderson and his wife Lisa Harrell to found Heyday – a purpose-driven real estate company whose social mission is to address affordable housing in the communities in which it operates. As a Principal at Heyday, Baker leads the company’s strategic growth, team success, and philanthropic efforts. Later this summer, Baker, Lisa, and their two daughters will be moving to Morrison, Colorado, where they will launch Heyday’s Colorado office.
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OPEN HOUSE!
12910 Steeple Chase Drive
Open Saturday from 1-3PM
3 BD / 2 BA
Offered for $410,000
Current listings and COMING SOON properties! We are excited to share some of our listings coming up later this Summer...stay tuned!
Current listings and COMING SOON properties! We are excited to share some of our listings coming up later this Summer...stay tuned!
JUST LISTED!
5317 Westminster Drive
Listed by @meredithalderson.heyday
Tucked in the heart of Windsor Park, this light-filled home blends modern updates with neighborhood charm. A 2019 remodel brought quartz counters, shaker cabinets, hardwood floors, new HVAC, windows, and more. Vaulted ceilings and a large kitchen island make everyday living and entertaining easy. Enjoy outdoor spaces in front and back—from a welcoming front patio to a shaded backyard retreat. Just minutes to Mueller, Downtown, H-E-B, parks, and local favorites like Little Deli, this home offers comfort, connection, and convenience in one of Austin’s most beloved neighborhoods.
3 BD | 2 BA
Offered for $520,000
JUST LISTED!
5317 Westminster Drive
Listed by @meredithalderson.heyday
Tucked in the heart of Windsor Park, this light-filled home blends modern updates with neighborhood charm. A 2019 remodel brought quartz counters, shaker cabinets, hardwood floors, new HVAC, windows, and more. Vaulted ceilings and a large kitchen island make everyday living and entertaining easy. Enjoy outdoor spaces in front and back—from a welcoming front patio to a shaded backyard retreat. Just minutes to Mueller, Downtown, H-E-B, parks, and local favorites like Little Deli, this home offers comfort, connection, and convenience in one of Austin’s most beloved neighborhoods.
3 BD | 2 BA
Offered for $520,000
Cleansing your feed with some eye candy! Today`s @clubhouse.hq tour featured stunning homes! Want to explore off-market options in Austin? Let me know!
#luxuryhomes #atxrealestate #realtor #atxrealtor
Cleansing your feed with some eye candy! Today`s @clubhouse.hq tour featured stunning homes! Want to explore off-market options in Austin? Let me know!
#luxuryhomes #atxrealestate #realtor #atxrealtor
UNDER CONTRACT!
Seller Represented 📍Tarrytown
Listing agent: @meredithalderson.heyday
✔️ Primary suite with spa-inspired bathroom featuring soaking tub and steam shower
✔️ Butler`s pantry connecting kitchen to formal dining room surrounded by windows
✔️Flexible first-floor space perfect for office, playroom, or fifth bedroom
UNDER CONTRACT!
Seller Represented 📍Tarrytown
Listing agent: @meredithalderson.heyday
✔️ Primary suite with spa-inspired bathroom featuring soaking tub and steam shower
✔️ Butler`s pantry connecting kitchen to formal dining room surrounded by windows
✔️Flexible first-floor space perfect for office, playroom, or fifth bedroom
OPEN HOUSES! Come say HEY at these 2 listings this weekend 🏡
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NEW PRICE!
2535 Crenshaw Drive
5 BD | 3.5 BA | 3653 SQFT
Now offered for $640,000
Tucked in a cul-de-sac on a corner lot in the Forest Creek Golf Course Community, this two-story home offers the perfect blend of luxury and function. With the golf course and clubhouse just outside your door, enjoy a lifestyle of convenience and sophistication. Inside, soaring ceilings, a reimagined kitchen, and both formal and casual spaces create an inviting layout made for everyday living and entertaining. The home features 5 bedrooms (primary on main), 3.5 baths, a home office, flex space, and multiple living areas. Recent upgrades include a new roof, two new AC units, and an updated primary suite. The extended covered patio and garden-ready yard—with a rainwater collection system—invite outdoor living. Enjoy access to Forest Creek amenities plus proximity to top schools, major employers, and local attractions.
NEW PRICE!
2535 Crenshaw Drive
5 BD | 3.5 BA | 3653 SQFT
Now offered for $640,000
Tucked in a cul-de-sac on a corner lot in the Forest Creek Golf Course Community, this two-story home offers the perfect blend of luxury and function. With the golf course and clubhouse just outside your door, enjoy a lifestyle of convenience and sophistication. Inside, soaring ceilings, a reimagined kitchen, and both formal and casual spaces create an inviting layout made for everyday living and entertaining. The home features 5 bedrooms (primary on main), 3.5 baths, a home office, flex space, and multiple living areas. Recent upgrades include a new roof, two new AC units, and an updated primary suite. The extended covered patio and garden-ready yard—with a rainwater collection system—invite outdoor living. Enjoy access to Forest Creek amenities plus proximity to top schools, major employers, and local attractions.
Austin`s retail landscape is evolving as ByGeorge transforms its presence with the opening of Westside Market this week, a 10,000-square-foot marketplace at 1214 West 6th Street that combines fashion, food, design, and art in one curated space. The multi-brand hub brings together diverse vendors including Proud Mary Coffee, La Santa Barbacha, VADA, Martha`s Contemporary gallery, and more. This new venture represents a shift from traditional retail to what organizers describe as "a marketplace for discovery, expression, and creativity," offering Austinites a destination that blends local commerce with cultural experiences. The opening marks ByGeorge`s strategic pivot following the closure of its South Congress location earlier this year.
Austin`s retail landscape is evolving as ByGeorge transforms its presence with the opening of Westside Market this week, a 10,000-square-foot marketplace at 1214 West 6th Street that combines fashion, food, design, and art in one curated space. The multi-brand hub brings together diverse vendors including Proud Mary Coffee, La Santa Barbacha, VADA, Martha`s Contemporary gallery, and more. This new venture represents a shift from traditional retail to what organizers describe as "a marketplace for discovery, expression, and creativity," offering Austinites a destination that blends local commerce with cultural experiences. The opening marks ByGeorge`s strategic pivot following the closure of its South Congress location earlier this year.
1809 Pasadena Drive
OPEN on Friday from 4-6PM
Kick off your weekend at this pristine Crestview home!
4 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,597 SQFT
Fully renovated in 2025
1809 Pasadena Drive
OPEN on Friday from 4-6PM
Kick off your weekend at this pristine Crestview home!
4 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,597 SQFT
Fully renovated in 2025
The ✨ details ✨ at 1708 E. 40th Street in the heart of Cherrywood
Price improvement to $1,100,000
3 BD | 2 BA | 1974 SQFT
Nestled under towering trees in the heart of Cherrywood, this home offers serene views of the greenbelt and creek just steps away. With Patterson Park nearby and Mueller within walking distance, you get the best of urban living wrapped in nature`s embrace. Local firm Jobe Corral transformed this property in 2020, creating a stunning fusion of original character and contemporary design. The expansion brought a generous dining area, private office, upstairs loft, and a magical primary suite perched among the treetops. The sophisticated kitchen blends slate flooring, clé tile, custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and industrial steel accents. Every detail reflects careful curation and maintenance, delivering both charm and modern functionality. From hardwood floors to artisan tile work, metal roofing, and an eye-catching steel staircase, distinctive touches define each room. Sunset cocktails on the front porch or afternoon retreats in the tree-shaded backyard showcase this special intersection of thoughtful design, natural beauty, and neighborhood connection.
The ✨ details ✨ at 1708 E. 40th Street in the heart of Cherrywood
Price improvement to $1,100,000
3 BD | 2 BA | 1974 SQFT
Nestled under towering trees in the heart of Cherrywood, this home offers serene views of the greenbelt and creek just steps away. With Patterson Park nearby and Mueller within walking distance, you get the best of urban living wrapped in nature`s embrace. Local firm Jobe Corral transformed this property in 2020, creating a stunning fusion of original character and contemporary design. The expansion brought a generous dining area, private office, upstairs loft, and a magical primary suite perched among the treetops. The sophisticated kitchen blends slate flooring, clé tile, custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and industrial steel accents. Every detail reflects careful curation and maintenance, delivering both charm and modern functionality. From hardwood floors to artisan tile work, metal roofing, and an eye-catching steel staircase, distinctive touches define each room. Sunset cocktails on the front porch or afternoon retreats in the tree-shaded backyard showcase this special intersection of thoughtful design, natural beauty, and neighborhood connection.
Recently Sold!
Seller Represented by @meredithalderson.heyday
What a special transaction helping our clients sell their beautiful property and then purchase their perfect new home. We love being part of these big life moves - whether families are growing and need to move up, or downsizing to something that fits their new chapter. Congratulations to the S family on this exciting new season of life!
Recently Sold!
Seller Represented by @meredithalderson.heyday
What a special transaction helping our clients sell their beautiful property and then purchase their perfect new home. We love being part of these big life moves - whether families are growing and need to move up, or downsizing to something that fits their new chapter. Congratulations to the S family on this exciting new season of life!
