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WHO IS OUT THERE BUYING HOMES AND WHERE ARE THEY LOOKING? - 11/26/08 12:52 PM
Would it surprise you to know? 61% of home buyers are married couples? 20% are single women? 10% are single men? 7% are unmarried couples? The National Association of Realtors surveys home buyers & sellers annually to gather detailed information about the home buying & selling process. This information came from their latest survey. First time home buyers accounted for a larger market share of home purchases compared to the last 5 surveys. From July 2007 to June 2008 the survey showed it was the highest precentage of first-time buyers since 2001. More than three-quarters of all home buyers purchased detached … (1 comments)
FINANCIAL PLANNING DREAM>PLAN>TRACK - 11/26/08 11:31 AM
7 years ago my son-in-law was singing praises to my husband and me about their Financial Advisor. I read a book about "raving fans" and thought this is what they are referring to: someone who does such a good job their clients are always talking about them! We gave her a call for an interview and immediately felt like she was asking us the right questions to craft a plan just for us to make sure we could achieve our goals for financial independence when we retire. By working together we have been building our portfolio. Consistent tracking and revisions have … (0 comments)
SHOPPERS BEWARE - UNSAFE TOYS BEING SOLD - 11/26/08 10:25 AM
Please check the Public Interest Research Group's (known as PIRG) 23rd Annual Toy Story Safety Report at http://www.uspirg.org/ before shopping for children this year for Christmas. Every year PIRG publishes a report to show their findings. This year PIRG has discovered many toys are still on the shelves that contain lead and phthalates which can cause birth defects. In February 2009 these toys will be deemed illegal as of a new bill signed into law. Unfortunately the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has allowed these toys to remain on the shelves until sold out and you don't want to be the … (0 comments)
CUT FINANCE CHARGES - RAISE CREDIT SCORES - 11/25/08 04:13 PM
Consumers who increase their credit score by 30 points save an average of $105 per year in finance charges on consumer loans according to a recent survey taken in part by the Consumer Federation of America. There are several factors related to raising your credit score: Pay bills consistently on time each month Pay off debt do not open accounts for brief periods of time (moving debt around) Do not charge the maximum or close to maximum ceiling on your card Consistently check your credit report for errors Don't forget you are entitled to one free credit report per year from each … (0 comments)
GIFT-BUYERS BEWARE - RETURNS AND CREDIT - NOT! - 11/25/08 12:37 PM
This year with less money available for families to spend, be aware of special return restrictions on electronic or seasonal items. Stores have severely tightened their return policies in general, thus making it harder to indulge on items and then expect to be able to return the items with no consequences! Check out a store's return policy. Stores are monitoring how often returns are made and if you exceed the store's established limit you will be unable to make a return even with a receipt. If you are denied ask for the store manager. Many can override the store's policies. Also … (0 comments)
BOYHOOD MEMORIES - A LESSON IN LOVE - THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER - 11/25/08 12:02 PM
I just finished the most wonderful story that touched my heart beyond words while waiting in the hospital with my husband Gene. Many of us have said or done something to somone we love and always regretted we could not take it back. Life was never the same after that mistake. This holiday message helps us answer the question "Do we know what is important in our lives?" This poignant story helps us understand the sooner in life we learn the answer to this question the better the quality of our life will be for the time we have left. Please … (0 comments)
PLEASE STAY OFF THE TRACKS! - AUSTIN, TEXAS - HIGH SPEED TRAINS - 11/24/08 03:58 PM
Capital MetroRail is now testing their new high speed with passenger service for Central Texas to start hopefully soon. Freight trains run much slower, nosier, and not as often as the new high speed. Please watch out as these sleeker, faster trains travel through your neighborhoods and past your schools. When driving and approaching the tracks please take caution and don't ever stop your car on the tracks when stopped at a red light near the train tracks. Be especially careful turning across the train tracks. Please do not drive around the crossing gates. Don't walk or play on the tracks. … (1 comments)
WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AWARD - RRISD - NW AUSTIN - 11/24/08 02:24 PM
Texas ACT Council awarded only 4% of all Texas high schools including Westwood High School with the 2008 College Readiness Award for increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past 5 years. They also significantly increased their level of achievement and college readiness.
CONGRATULATIONS WARRIORS FOR A SUPER HONOR! ACT is a curriculum based achievement test that is aligned to the Texas curriculum. 2008 proved an all time high with more than 14,000 Texas students taking the ACT. Texas scores have increased substantially during the past 5 years. If you are a resident of the Canyon … (0 comments)
CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY BIRTHDAY BOOK PROGRAM - RRISD - NW AUSTIN - 11/24/08 02:09 PM
Canyon Creek Elementary offers a great opportunity to celebrate a child's birthday, and, help the school library by placing a book of quality library binding in a collection that has high utilization and a large rate of circulation. A book can be purchased with a selection being made by the parent or child. A dedication will be placed in the front of the book and presented in the classroom to the child. What a great way to make a child feel special and every child who checks the book out will see the dedication in honor of the child's birthday! It is important to … (0 comments)
TEXAS CLEAN BUS PROGRAM - RRISD GRANT TO IMPROVE BUS EMISSIONS - 11/24/08 01:48 PM
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Clean Bus Program granted RRISD a grant totaling $239,258 to retrofit 68 school buses. The daily routes to and from school with the updated technology should improve the air quality for the school children and the bus drivers. Congratulations RRISD for jumping on the band wagon and claiming a piece of this grant offered. The application deadline is extended to Dec.15, 2008! 33 percent of the school buses in local fleets are more than 10 years old according to the Texas Education Agency. A total of 8 million has been set aside for a first-come, … (0 comments)
THE CHURCH AT CANYON CREEK - NW AUSTIN 78726 - 11/24/08 01:28 PM
In 2003, Cypress Creek Baptist Church moved to 21 acres on RR620 at the end of Boulder Lane near the Canyon Creek community. The name was changed to "The Church at Canyon Creek" and they became a good neighbor to the Canyon Creek community and other 620 communities. Monty Watson is the new senior pastor. After 21 years as senior paster, Donnie Dixon has felt led to a different role; that of Discipleship and Missions pastor.
The Church at Canyon Creek offers several different programs on Sunday. Please visit http://www.churchatcanyoncreek.com for further information.
The Church at Canyon Creek offers … (0 comments)
DOMAIN - AUSTIN TEXAS - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - MACY'S FIRE WORKS - 11/24/08 12:04 PM
What a great night at the Domain! The giant Christmas Tree in front of Macy's was lit and people of all ages clamored to be a part of this annual event! Throngs of people milled around waiting to "ooh and aah" over the tree and got to do it again when the fireworks went off! It was a magical evening!
The Century Oaks Park held many people, listening and dancing to the jazz band while many children were entertained by the kid's area. Pictures in front of the enormous fireplace & hearth with its roaring fire were being taken for … (0 comments)
CANYON CREEK GOES SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING - OCTOBER 6,2008 - NW AUSTIN, 78726 - 11/21/08 05:15 PM
A great new method of recycling for residents of Canyon Creek started Oct.6, 2008. New large 90-gallon recycling carts were delivered to all residents. Guidelines for what items go into the new cart were printed and put on the cart lids. A collection day calendar along with other information was also attached to each cart. This process is more consumer friendly as it does not require sorting. Paper (newspaper, office paper, junk mail, cereal & soft drink boxes, corrugated cardboard), aluminum & metal cans, soda cans, jars & bottle glass and rigid plastics #1 - #7, including yogurt and margarine tubs … (0 comments)
AUSTIN,TEXAS - BCCP - MANAGING WILDLANDS - WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY - 11/21/08 03:23 PM
Austin created a unique regional partnership working towards the survival of protected species. In 1996 a preserve system was approved to protect a total of 30,428 acres in western Travis County in Austin, Texas of species and their habitats. A conflict in the late 1980's and early 1990's between land development and environmental protection resulted in the community-based effort to develop a habitat conservation plan, the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP). The BCCP is a system of preserve lands set aside to conserve essential and rapidly disappearing habitat. It offers sanctuary to a wide array of native plants and animals unable … (0 comments)
Canyon Creek, a master planned community located in NW Austin, offers an entry sign for residents, the Canyon Creek Home Owners Association and the MUD to make announcements. Community events and personal announcements are posted. The sign is normally booked 3-4 weeks in advance. The sign is changed on Thursday and Sunday mornings (or in the evenings before). Each line holds about 15 characters/spaces and each side has 4 lines. There is a fee of $5 per line and the average message is usually 2 lines for $10. The sign is so popular most residents try to fit their … (0 comments)
VICTORY FOR TAXPAYERS OF CANYON CREEK - NW AUSTIN - 78726 - 11/20/08 04:36 PM
Friday, November 14, 2008 a decision was issued by the Third Court of Appeals in a suit filed by the Canyon Creek MUD against the City of Austin. The court sided with the arguments of the Canyon Creek MUD and found that the Agreement entered into between the City of Austin and the Canyon Creek MUD was subjected to the provisions of the Texas State Water code. A key provision in the statute is to ensure taxpayers who receive water-related services from more than one taxing authority, do not pay more in tax to the combined entities than they would pay … (0 comments)
NW AUSTIN - CANYON CREEK - 78726 - GOOD PRESERVE-SIDE NEIGHBORS - 11/18/08 12:10 PM
Canyon Creek tries to be a good preserve-side neighborhood. This community is located off Hwy 620 between Hwy 2222 and Anderson Mill Road. The residents enjoy a 57 acre City of Austin Park - Trail Head Park and their own Canyon Creek Park. Many sought after streets in the community are surrounded by preserve areas. The community understands living next to, or near a preserve provides many benefits: natural beauty, interesting wildlife & quiet neighbors! Several guidelines residents try to follow to keep from destroying the preserves natural eco-system are: 1. They try not to plant "exotic invasive plants". These kinds … (0 comments)
AUSTIN TEXAS CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSING "ANTIQUATED PARKING METERS" AND INSTALLING KIOSKS TO PAY FOR PARKING - 11/17/08 04:44 PM
Current parking meters servicing Austin are old and in a constant state of repairs. Patrons get annoyed when meters won't accept money, can't get them to work so park anyway and get a ticket! Then the ticket holders bombard the city and cry foul! All this leads to loss revenue and the loss of productive time for their employees. The city is currently discussing installing Kiosks located at various points where you would run and pay for a pass to put on your dashboard showing you are legally parked! There might be flat fees initiated (which means an increase in parking rates). … (1 comments)
NW AUSTIN - CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS - NEW NEIGHBOR TO CANYON CREEK - 78726 - 11/17/08 04:01 PM
Concordia University has a new campus nestled on a 389 acre site at 11400 Concordia Drive in NW Austin, off Hwy 620 between Four Points ( Hwy 2222 ) and Anderson Mill Road, opened late summer of 2008. It is a private, co-educational institution of liberal arts and sciences offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Concordia offers an Accelerate Degree Program for part time students and adult returning students. The campus is such a close neighbor to Canyon Creek many residents feel it provides a wonderful opportunity to attend classes to add to or finish out programs of study.
Tamara Burke is overseeing a dream come true! She has designed her own building and is opening a "Tutor Time Lifesmart" facility that will service many children in the Canyon Creek community and the NW sector. If you are not familiar with what they offer please email Tamara at tamara@tutortimecanyoncreek.com. The program she is offering was designed by early childhood specialists and national experts to prepare children for kindergarten, elementary school and beyond. She is very excited about the program and has been working closely with another franchise for the past 2 years located in Austin.
The address … (0 comments)
AUSTIN, TEXAS RANKED IN TOP 10 BETS FOR BARGAIN TRAVEL by Trip Advisor - 11/05/08 03:23 PM
Do you know about http://www.tripadvisor.com® ? If you travel, you should! They have more than 15 million reviews and opinions on places to eat, sleep and play. Their tag line is: "get the truth. then go."® They want you to learn from other travelers what to expect before you make your plans. They have reviews for more than 230,000 hotels, 76,000 attractions and 435,000 restaurants!
In their latest "10 Bets for Bargain Travel" they picked Austin, Texas! They recommend eating at Spider House Patio Bar & Café on 2908 Fruth St. and to sleep: Austin Motel, 1220 S. Congress Ave. … (0 comments)
CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY OFFERS PARENT CLASSES - 11/04/08 04:07 PM
Canyon Creek Elementary, an exemplary school, is located in the prestigious NW Austin Canyon Creek community. They are always going the extra mile for its students. There are some wonderful Parent Workshops offered the month of November for the student's parents to learn how to help your child have stress free homework (is there such a thing?) !
There will be a meeting at the school on November 6th, 2008, to learn great homework strategies (I'll bet they could be applied to every day living). On November 18th, they will be discussing parent involvement and how it should change during your … (0 comments)
CANYON CREEK COMMUNITY - A WORK IN PROGRESS - 11/03/08 04:31 PM
We are and always have been constantly improving, refurbishing, planting and enhancing our community! As a premier NW Austin master planned neighborhood residents take pride in the multiple amenities offered in our community and maintained by our Canyon Creek HOA. Our 57 acre park features soccer, lacrosse, baseball and sand volleyball fields and the best kite flying field outside of Zilker Park! There is a large covered swing set & playscape, areas for picnics & barbecues and our own covered pavilion.
The recent addition of trees & bushes in the center islands are looking good! The second set of tennis … (0 comments)
Author Bio: I was once a school teacher and still like the learning process. Only now I enjoy learning what dreams my clients have and what I can do to help them. I am a firm believer in asking the right questions. It is the only way to get answers that have helped me build an impressive business over the past 21 years and leave a trail of happy clients
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