The Costliest Wildfire in Texas History -The Bastrop Wildfire - 09/27/11 06:10 PM
 
The recent Bastrop fire that broke out Labor Day weekend has now been named the costliest wildfire in Texas history.
I happen to be showing homes Labor Day and as I drove back into the city on one of our “sort of new” toll road fly-over’s, I couldn’t believe my eyes. From the high-up vantage point I could see the billowing, black and white smoke from all of the wildfires that were ignited that day. It was as though there were four smoke stacks ranging in area from Bastrop to the east, Spicewood, Steiner Ranch to the west and Leander … (3 comments)

September Adventures in Austin - 09/03/11 03:06 PM
 
 Every month in Austin is action packed, some more than other but September is one of the BIG fun months.  While UT football reigns supreme in A-Town, the most attended and talked about event is Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival.  We are hopeful that this horribly HOT weather will make a quick exit by September 16 and cooler temps and even some rain will come our way. 122 Bands will be playing during the festival including one of favorites -- Stevie Wonder.
First Thursday occured last night - crazy, fun times were had on South Congress.  Stores galore had … (2 comments)

The 3.8% Real Estate Tax Is Coming - But Not To All RE - 09/03/11 02:24 PM

Beginning January 1, 2013, a new 3.8 percent tax on some investment income will take effect. Since this new tax will affect some real estate transactions, it is important for REALTORS® to clearly understand the tax and how it could impact our clients. Like all taxes these days it’s complicated and unpredictable on exactly how it will affect every buyer or seller. Thank heaven the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has developed this informational brochure on the new tax. Click the link below to read examples of different scenarios in which this new tax — passed by Congress in 2010 with … (4 comments)

 
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