austin: Manor Expressway: Central Texas Answer To Congestion - 08/15/08 09:27 AM
Like many U.S. cities, the Austin area has a challenge with traffic congestion. Traffic on U.S. 290 has increased more than 78 percent since 1990 as Manor and surrounding cities increase in population.
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is proposing construction of the Manor Expressway to alleviate congestion. This 6.2-mile … (1 comments)
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austin: Mueller Center Earns LEED Gold Certification For “Greenness” - 08/05/08 02:06 PM
Since we've been spotlighting the Mueller Austin community for a while now, we know that this planned development is one of the most eco-friendly of its kind. Featuring affordable homes and plenty of public green space, the mixed-use "urban village" is a model for sustainable community design.
When guests and potential residents … (0 comments)
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austin: dAustin TX Foreclosure Market Keeps Real Estate Affordable - 06/11/08 08:51 AM
Austin Habitat for Humanity needs more land to build affordable homes. Austin struggles with affordability, so charities like Habitat are needed to create more home owners. Habitat for Humanity offers affordable housing to low income families. The charity uses volunteers to rehab these newly acquired foreclosed properties or in extreme cases, … (0 comments)
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austin: Villa Muse Talks Officially End with City of Austin - 05/29/08 05:00 AM
You may remember reading a couple of months ago that the "Titanic-size" Villa Muse development project was in trouble and going under fast; a statement made by Villa Muse last week confirms the ship has sunk - at least in Austin.
After Austin City Council refused to release some 2,000 acres … (1 comments)
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austin: Neighborhood Spotlight: Plum Creek Provides Uncommon Living - 05/23/08 09:50 AM
The goal of Plum Creek is to provide uncommon living for the common man. This 2,200 acre master-planned, new urbanist community is located 17 miles south of Austin in Kyle, Texas and incorporates all the amenities of schools, recreational parks, residential neighborhoods and commercial centers. Plum Creek is a pedestrian friendly … (1 comments)
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austin: Will Light Rail Solve Downtown Austin Transit Woes? - 04/30/08 08:31 AM
Texas State Senator Kirk Watson and Austin City CouncilMember Brewster McCracken have led the charge to change how we commute to within Central Austin. After struggling with congession from our population growth, Mayor Will Wynn charged various groups, community leaders, transit experts and other residents to come up plans for a … (0 comments)
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austin: Spotlight: Towering Towers II Condo Project To Replace State “Capital” - 04/28/08 09:17 AM
(Note: this was a satirical article reprinted by the Austin Statesman that points. Read comments for further discussion.)
Today's Spotlight focuses on the proposed condominium project, Towering Towers II, which is being developed by Baulsy Bros Builders LLC, based in Miami. The proposed 100-story towers will become the tallest in the state … (2 comments)
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austin: Gotcha Guide™: Green-ify Your Home Service Contract - 04/23/08 09:19 AM
NOTE: This article is part of the forthcoming book, the Gotcha GuideTM to Buying or Investing in Real Estate. by DeeinAustinTM
I was elated to see the Home Warranty of America (HWA) announcement of their GreenPlus Program earlier this year.
GreenPlus is an upgrade to HWA's 13-month contract, which covers appliance and … (0 comments)
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austin: Spotlight: Park Place Village Homeless RV Park in East Austin Creates Criticism, Praise - 04/21/08 06:59 PM
Today's spotlight is on controversial Park Place Village, a 10-acre gated RV site for 150-175 "chronically homeless" individuals.
The 99-year ground lease for the city-owned land in East Austin was approved by council to help fight homelessness.
Opposing East Austin residents faced an uphill battle at this week's city council meeting. … (0 comments)
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austin: Is Affordable Austin Real Estate Just a Pipe Dream? - 04/16/08 07:35 AM
Austin is consistently one of America's top places to live, causing demand for housing to remain steady in most areas of the city.
As the Greater Austin metro area grows, we face rising home prices. Austin and other Texas cities are among the few in the nation to continue to appreciate … (2 comments)
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austin: Three Reasons Why Austin is Among Top U.S. Real Estate For Empty Nesters, Boomers - 04/14/08 09:08 AM
Empty Nesters are moving to cities like Austin and Las Vegas in droves, keeping the local economy afloat during the current recession while growing housing demand.
Empty Nesters are couples whose children no longer live at home. They're often members of the Baby Boomer generation, between 55 and 64 years of age. … (0 comments)
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austin: Spotlight: $85M 'Villagio' Brings Mixed-Use Luxury to Northwest Austin - 04/09/08 08:20 AM
This week's spotlight focuses on the $85M mixed-use project breaking ground in Northwest Austin.
The Villagio will be located at RR 620 between US Hwy 183 and TX Hwy 71 minutes from Lake Travis. This project is sizable, with 29 acres of retail, office and luxury residences, all with an Italian … (2 comments)
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austin: How will Dell Layoffs of 900 Jobs Affect Austin Real Estate? - 04/04/08 08:11 AM
A surprise announcement by Dell, Inc. earlier this week sent the Austin real estate community into shock. Dell plans to close it's North Austin manufacturing facility, cutting almost 800-900 jobs in early 2009. Globally, the company will remove up to 10% of it's workforce, about 8800 jobs, saving up to $3 … (1 comments)
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austin: Spotlight: Maravilla Custom Home Builder Cancels TRCC License, Receives Complaints for Involvement - 03/31/08 10:13 AM
This Friday's story focuses on Austin custom home builder involved with Maravilla. (NOTE. The builder has not been indicted for charges, so names will be kept anonymous.)
According to readers, local sources, and information available to the public, a 'Maravilla Builder' may soon be under investigation by several Texas legal authorities … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin Real Estate Update: "Houston, We Have a Glut of Inventory" - 03/26/08 09:33 AM
Last month, I reported that home sales in North and South Austin were doing well despite a down market from last year. At that time, previously "hot" areas such as Central East Austin and the South Congress area (78704) were suffering. Those trends continued in February.
View the Slideshow for the … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin Real Estate District Spotlight: Austin's Southtown, Lower Congress Area - 03/17/08 07:49 AM
Today's spotlight is on SouthTown Austin, a growing area of South Austin that lacked the media attention of it's popular cousins in the SoCo (South Congress) and SoLa (South Lamar) Districts.
SouthTown Austin has been quietly booming for the past few years. Home prices steadily rose. The area is affordable, ripe … (2 comments)
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austin: Trend Spotlight: Modern Prefab (Modular) Homes in Austin - 03/10/08 08:26 AM
Earlier this week, we discussed the Boomerang Home Buyer trend in Central Austin. A style gaining popularity since 2005 is Prefab Modern, also called modern modular.
Modern prefab (modular) homes can be designed to suit a variety of tastes and price ranges.
In a previous post, we debunked the myths of … (7 comments)
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austin: Waller Creek Tunnel Project Brings 'Riverwalk', Tackles Big Problems in Downtown Austin - 03/07/08 09:13 AM
Austin City Council Member Sheryl Cole is a local hero for cleaning up the Waller Creek Tunnel in Downtown Austin. The project will bring a new vibe to downtown and is likened to the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
Waller Creek is often called Austin's lost stepchild. Located in the heart of … (1 comments)
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austin: Boomerang Buyers Dominate Central Austin Home Trends - 03/05/08 08:09 AM
Spring is the time of year that real estate really heats up and 2008 is no exception for Austin real estate. What's different this year? A phenomena that I call "Boomerang" Home Buyers. Boomerang Buyers have a big effect on new construction and resale homes in Central Austin.
IS YOUR FRIEND … (0 comments)
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austin: Builder Spotlight: Streetman Homes Opens West Cypress Hills this Sunday - 03/03/08 09:17 AM
This week's spotlight is on Streetman Homes,a national builder who is well-respected in Central Texas because of their high-end, green, sustainable homes.
Streetman is among few volume builders who can build 5-star green homes. Their popular styles include Hill Country Modern (pictured) and Craftsman.
Streetman's Austin communities are popular for buyers handling … (0 comments)
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