austin texas: Austin TX Sites: Barton Springs Pool - 04/15/08 09:06 PM
Heated to a constant 68 degrees, Austin’s Barton Springs Pool is a popular swimming hole that can be enjoyed year round. Located in Zilker Park, the pool is fed by water from the Main Barton Spring. Swimming during any season is allowed at the Barton Springs Pool, but costs a (0 comments)
austin texas: Real Estate 101: What You Need to Know Before Closing - 04/10/08 08:24 PM
So, you have found the house of your dreams and you think you are ready to initiate the closing process. Before you give your Realtor the thumbs up for finalizing the deal, however, there are a few things you should do in order to protect yourself and make sure you (4 comments)
austin texas: Austin Texas Nature and Science Center - 04/08/08 08:22 PM
Explore nature at its best at the Austin Nature and Science Center, where visitors can experience exhibits, nature trails and educational events all year long. The nature center has dedicated its resources to educating and instructing Austin citizens on how to appreciate the natural world and experience its wonders. The Austin Nature (0 comments)
austin texas: Austin Texas: Gateway to Hill Country - 04/05/08 06:02 PM
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Central Texas is Hill Country, a scenic region with amazing natural attractions, quaint country towns and lovely hills and valleys. Austin is the gateway to this fantastic recreational area steeped in history and Southern charm. The Texas Hill Country welcomes more than (1 comments)
austin texas: Austin Texas 2008 Economic Forecast - 02/27/08 09:01 AM
The economic outlook for Austin generally mirrors the Texas forecast: local job and population growth outperforms the national economy. The Texas Workforce Commission predicts 3.1% job growth, while local economist Angelos Angelou predicts 2.3%. The unemployment rate for December 2007 was estimated at 3.6%, down from 5.1% in the Austin area (1 comments)
austin texas: Real Estate 101: What to Fix When Selling? - 12/22/07 07:49 AM
Selling your home is a big moment in your life. After all, you are likely selling your home because you have decided to move to a new town or state. Or, perhaps you need to move into a larger home in order to accommodate your family or into a smaller home (0 comments)
austin texas: Downtown Austin: Austin Museum of Art - 11/27/07 07:53 AM
A mainstay of Austin culture and art since 1916, and in its present location since 1996, the Austin Museum of Art has provided the community with accessible artwork to enlighten and educate its citizens. Echoing the words of museum patron Clara Driscoll, the museum is a place that “brings pleasure in (0 comments)
austin texas: Austin, Texas Lake Cruises and Boat Rentals - 11/27/07 07:53 AM
If you are a water-lover, but afraid that a move to Austin, Texas means the end of lake sports, you obviously haven’t heard about the three most popular lakes in the Austin, TX area. Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and Lake Travis are full of recreational opportunities to suit every level (0 comments)
austin texas: Austin Texas Symphony - 11/27/07 07:52 AM
Now in its 97th year, the Austin Symphony is the pinnacle of cultural events in the Austin, TX area and the beginning of the live music scene that dominates the modern entertainment culture of this vibrant Texas city. Showcasing classical music that spans continents, genres and generations, the Austin Symphony brings (0 comments)
austin texas: Austin Texas Live Music Scene - 11/27/07 07:51 AM
Touted as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the city of Austin, Texas, has a rhythm of its own. With more live music venues per capita than any other music center in the world, Austin, TX dominates over other places known for music such as Nashville, Los Angeles or Las (0 comments)
austin texas: Real Estate 101: Your First Meeting With Your Agent - 11/27/07 07:46 AM
When you meet with a real estate agent for the first time, you might be a bit nervous or even uncomfortable. This is particularly true if you have never sold real estate before and you are uncertain of what to expect. In order to relax your nerves, you should come prepared (0 comments)
austin texas: Austin Real Estate Profiles: Hyde Park - 05/26/07 10:59 AM
Today one of the most densely populated urban areas in Austin, Hyde Park actually got its start as a streetcar suburb known as Shadow Lawn. In 1891, Col. Monroe Martin Shipe developed the area, introducing a large artificial lake and building a home on the former horse track that had (0 comments)