Things to know before you buy a property with a Septic System Some people find it odd in this day and age to have homes that rely on septic systems for wastewater removal. However a septic system is really the only way to be fully responsible for your own waste-water and water usage. Instead of p
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08/29/2008
During our normal hot Texas summers, we all need to do our part to conserve water. Clean water is a precious commodity that many people take for granted. Here are a few things we can all do to save a little water. Some are logical some sound kind of silly, but each of them save water. 1 Create a
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08/29/2008
Wurstfest has been going strong for 48 years and 2008 is going to be great! Due to the extensive German heritage of many of the Texas 'natives', Wurstfest began as a way to show off the local sausage makers skills. Now it has grown into ten days of family fun, music, great food and dancing! Pl
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08/26/2008
Often when life's stresses are getting me down I need a little getaway. Now I have girlfriends who would take me out for martinis, or whisk me away to a day spa for some pampering. However being into nature I would rather be outside. In the rain, or in the sun it does not really matter. I am happ
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08/26/2008
Have you ever... Ok this probably sounds like a fun question, not like something related to real estate, but it is! I want to know if anyone has ever sold a property(Representing the buyer) that has an active sewer easement running directly underneath it? If so ,what were you able to to to help
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08/22/2008
Often when life's stresses are getting me down I need a little getaway. Now I have girlfriends who would take me out for martinis, or whisk me away to a day spa for some pampering. However being into nature I would rather be outside. In the rain, or in the sun it does not really matter. I am happ
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08/21/2008
To borrow a line from Jeff Foxworthy and modify it slightly. You know your an Active Rain Junkie if... You log on to Addictive Rain before you: Start the coffee pot Brush your teeth, shower and get dressed
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08/20/2008
I just finished a really funny book by Kinky Friedman called Texas Etiquette. Kinky had me in stitches with some of his profound quotes and observations about Texans. Being a native myself some of it was a little hard to swallow. Strange Texas laws When two trains meet each other at a railroad cr
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08/19/2008
Hey music lovers, ACL is coming soon to Zilker Park. This years event will be held on September 26, 27, 28, 2008. It is sponsored by: KUT, KLRU, KGSR, 101X, AMD, HEB, Dell, Sweet Leaf Tea, Austin Ventures, and News 8 Austin just to name a few. The three day passes are already sold out. You may st
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08/19/2008
As a Realtor I am always searching for new ways to meet people and keep up with technology. During my searches this long hot summer I found something else hot. Its called HotPads or more accurately www.HotPads.com. This is a website wherecivilians can go to find the latest properties for sale or
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08/19/2008
