austin texas: Stop Identity Theft Day Saturday APRIL 19, 2008 Austin Texas - 03/30/08 10:33 AM
Stop Identity Theft
The City of Austin Texas is sponsoring a STOP IDENTITY THEFT day, Saturday APRIL 19,2008 from 7:30am-2:30pm. This is a great way to get rid of all that abundance of paperwork we all amass. You may bring up to 5 file boxes of paper records for shredding. Oh, did … (8 comments)
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austin texas: Open House near APPLIED MATERIALS, DELL and SAMSUNG, Austin Texas - 03/15/08 08:42 AM
Want to save on gas and live near work? Bike to work? Walk to work? walk to elementary school?
11108 Seay St, Austin, Tx 78754OPEN HOUSE TODAY 3/15/2008 1-4PM
Here is the perfect FAMILY HOME, featuring 6 bedrooms, (master suite downstairs and its enormous) 5 Bedrooms up with large closets, ceiling fans, … (7 comments)
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austin texas: Open House near APPLIED MATERIALS, DELL and SAMSUNG, Austin Texas - 03/15/08 08:41 AM
Want to save on gas and live near work? Bike to work? Walk to work? walk to elementary school?
11108 Seay St, Austin, Tx 78754OPEN HOUSE TODAY 3/15/2008 1-4PM
Here is the perfect FAMILY HOME, featuring 6 bedrooms, (master suite downstairs and its enormous) 5 Bedrooms up with large closets, ceiling fans, … (2 comments)
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austin texas: Austin Texas #1 in Movie Making Magazine - 03/13/08 08:28 AM
Austin Texas has been announced this morning as the #1 city for movie making location by Magazine Movie Making in its 8th Annual list.
Austin is movie-maker friendly since the late Ann Richards enticed Hollywood to try Austin first. With property a great value and scenery worth looking at and a population of talented folks … (11 comments)
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austin texas: Phone Opportunity as a source of Leads - 03/13/08 08:12 AM
While reading Where Do All The Leads Go? by David Slavin of Katy Texas this morning it brought to my mind about where do my leads come from and I realized many come from floor duty or what we call Phone Opportunity.
And an Opportunity it is.. back when I was in … (2 comments)
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austin texas: Changes of the season - 03/03/08 08:21 AM
March Winds have arrived in Austin Texas, this morning the mild unseasonably warm morning dropped 20+ degrees in 1 hour... yep my friends that was from 71degrees to 50 degrees. Talk about running back to the house for a sweater.
March is a time of change, the lion and lamb showing changes, … (10 comments)
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austin texas: waiting to buy? - 03/03/08 07:59 AM
Dear Future Homeowner, This interesting piece of information was passed on to our real estate office last week by Gary Keller, CEO of Keller Williams Realty, the 4th largest Real Estate Company in these United States, so I sat up and listened.
Now I would like to share this information with you, … (4 comments)
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austin texas: Update on Austin Flood Zone Buyout- Onion Creek Area - 02/27/08 04:43 PM
The Onion Creek City of Austin- FEMA buyout is coming to an end. $6 million dollars had been funded to buyout homes in the Yarrabee Bend area of South Austin. Home owners were offered fair market appraisal cost and given a specific time to accept or decline the offer. Most of the … (15 comments)
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austin texas: market Activity Report in South Austin Texas for jan 2007 and jan 2008 comparable. - 02/27/08 03:59 PM
Market Activity Report in South Austin Texas for the month of Jan 2007 and Jan 2008
We have some cool areas in South Austin that are heavy residential areas, 10N, 10S, and SWW being the most popular in what keeps Austin weird. The areas are family oriented from all types and walks … (0 comments)
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austin texas: White dog inside house may bite... - 02/17/08 09:08 PM
Are they kidding? Some times I wonder where an agent has placed his or her common sense. Recently while searching for a particular type of home in a local neighborhood I saw this remark in the instruction area.. WHITE DOG INSIDE HOUSE MAY BITE, BE CAREFUL .. I didn't know whether … (22 comments)
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austin texas: $5 A DAY PRICE REDUCTION - 02/12/08 01:30 PM
fIRST OFF.. this IS a true story... I know, I'm at a loss for words here.. or maybe I'm behind the learning curve on pricing?
In our MLS system we use MLXChange, and with that program we can send a client automated emails of whats new on the market or price changed … (18 comments)
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austin texas: Open House SAT 2/09/08 AUSTIN TEXAS IN SHADY HOLLOW - 02/07/08 11:56 AM
Shady Hollow is a little tucked away part of South Austin Texas, its known for large lots and an abundance of huge spreading oak trees.. If you haven't ever visited Shady Hollow you owe it to yourself to take a short drive out there and see a really splendid neighborhood. It's … (8 comments)
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austin texas: Its a Beautiful Morning - 02/06/08 07:56 AM
The sun is shining and its a cold crisp morning here in Central Texas, about 40 degrees this morning, blue skies, cloudless day and the high will be near 70 today. Nothing to complain about at all.
The past few days have been trying for me, flu, grandones sick too, a … (15 comments)
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austin texas: Please Don't call, write or email me .. an Open appeal - 01/27/08 11:58 AM
Earlier this week I had written a comment on a blog about Internet Lead Generation companies, it was not a favorable comment to the Internet Lead Generation companies. A few days later I received an email thru active rain and it was from Home Gain. The email asked me to consider … (28 comments)
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austin texas: Why sit on the Fence in this market? - 01/25/08 05:11 PM
Dear Mr & Mrs or Ms Buyer.. Can you please tell me why are you still sitting on the fence? Why be a fence sitter in this market? You have heard on the news on television, the radio and read it on the internet.. In newsmagazines, in your local newspapers.. everywhere you look.. home … (8 comments)
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austin texas: The Village of Bear Creek Oaks Austin Tx - 01/25/08 09:38 AM
Today I realized what a great community I am priviledged to live in.. The Village of Bear Creek Oaks is just outside of Austin Texas. This area is rural in feel and community spirit. All of the homes here are on at least 1 acre and some up to 22 acres.
We … (3 comments)
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austin texas: Raising awareness of Active Rain - 01/21/08 11:03 AM
Today I see 66,700 Members of active rain.. I know many many members of the public view our blogs and like our site.. I would like to challenge every member to help raise the Public Awareness of ActiveRain. We can all help get the word out to the public and it … (16 comments)
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austin texas: does your computer give you the warm and fuzzys? - 01/21/08 10:39 AM
Tech Monday is a feature in our local The Austin American Statesman, it is a weekly featured section about the TECH ideas, innovation and other news you can use for our large Techno Field. Austin has become Silicon Hills, not quite riveling but with a strong presence to Silicon Valley in … (11 comments)
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austin texas: IS Major Applewhite coming back to the HORNS at UT? - 01/16/08 08:31 AM
This week Major Applewhite has been interviewing with the University of Texas Longhorns for a coaching position. The Major is well remembered as a great quarterback with an awesome attitude toward wins and losses while he lead the Horns to many victories.
The Austin American-Statesman, Jan 16, 2008 edition stated the … (2 comments)
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austin texas: Austin Texas Time to look for your MOVE UP home? - 01/16/08 08:10 AM
Is the bond market good for home interest loans? This week Fannie Mae has rates at 5.5%... it seems the rates are the lowest in quite a while. IF you are a buyer looking for good news in the home ownership market this is definitely a time to get serious about … (0 comments)
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austin texas: Austin Texas Market Stats for 2007 by Price - 01/16/08 07:48 AM
This is the report issued this week .. January 14, 2008. Austin Texas remains a strong market even though it has softened in the latter part of 2007 .. while other parts of the country were in a major slow-down the Austin Texas market just slowed to a healthy speed.
It seems … (0 comments)
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austin texas: Forbes Magazine rates Austin Texas as a TOP CITY for jobs. - 01/16/08 07:32 AM
In the January 11, 2008 edition of Forbes Magazine an article by Matthew Kirdahy cited Austin Texas as #3 in Top Ten Cities for Jobs.
The ratings were based on 5 data points, The states unemployment rate, job growth, income growth, median household income and the cost of living for full-year … (4 comments)
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austin texas: Is the Press discouraging consumers? - 01/13/08 04:35 PM
Today after bringing in the daily newspaper I was wondering about the headlines, Doom gloomy misery on me... It seems one can't pickup a newspaper or magazine without seeing how bad our economy is doing. While I am not one of the deep thinkers of the world, but I don't necessarily look … (14 comments)
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austin texas: Austin Texas experiencing growth in a down market. - 01/13/08 03:41 PM
Todays headline in the AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMEN proclaimed more good news for Austin TEXAS, continued growth, home sales, office vacancies low and rents climbing plus startup venture capitol still available.
While many parts of the nation are experiencing slower growth rates, glimpses of recession and a slow housing market the Austin area is … (2 comments)
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austin texas: Explore UT, SATURDAY, MARCH 1,2008 - 01/10/08 09:15 PM
Come and EXPLORE UT, the University of Austin is holding what is being billed as "THE BIGGEST OPEN HOUSE IN TEXAS" , on Saturday, March 1, 2008, 11am-5pm. Bring your family, students, children, mom, pops and grannies or gramps... the whole family is welcome and its FREE. For EXPLORERS of all ages.No … (4 comments)
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austin texas: Onion Creek Floodplain Buy Out by the City of Austin Texas - 01/08/08 06:18 PM
FEMA gives Austin money to buy out homeowners in flood plain area - Top Stories
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2006/07/31/TopStories/Fema-Gives.Austin.Money.To.Buy.Out.Homeowners.In.Flood.Plain.Area-2135275.shtml
I am working with clients on this buyout now and I would be happy to assist you with your procedure also, I have experience in this area and completely understand the process of buyout and your … (2 comments)
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austin texas: Do you have a Mission Statement? - 01/05/08 11:17 PM
Do you have a Mission Statement? A Mission Statement gives you a purpose.. A goal can be achieved and replaced with another goal.. a Mission Statement is ongoing, almost a living statement of your purpose.A Mission Statement can evolve and change over your lifetime. It is the means to make your … (12 comments)
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austin texas: OPEN HOUSE Westcreek Subdivision AUSTIN TX - 01/05/08 11:16 AM
Open house Saturday and Sunday, Jan 5&6,2008 .. 1-4PM. Lovely 2 story home in the quiet Westcreek Subdivion of South Austin, TX. 6204 Adel Cove. $209,900. Hurry in move in condition. 4 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, quiet retreat type backyard with large oak trees to escape the summer heat. Beautiful brazilian … (8 comments)
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austin texas: Never quit prospecting. - 01/03/08 06:40 AM
Earlier today I was reading a post by BLR GUY about an agent who quit.. went inactive and that made me start to think about the ones who go inactive and those who don't. Yes, it does come down to who is making money and can afford to stay in the field and who … (21 comments)
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austin texas: Proclaimation for ALL ACTIVE RAINERS - 12/25/07 12:17 PM
Now get ready, set and lets all go write some new contracts and learn some new stuff, and share here on ACTIVE RAIN. Tis my NEW YEARS WISH for us all.. we may not return to the market of 2005, so we can still exceed expectations by outstanding customer service and … (18 comments)
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austin texas: Citywide Comparison YTD, AUSTIN TEXAS NOV 2007 - 12/24/07 11:13 PM
The last column is showing the % of change.
These are the stats for Austin, Texas sales for Nov 2006 in comparison to Nov 2007.
If you would like to buy or sell your residence in Austin Texas please give me a call.. I specialize in Customer Service and will provide you with … (1 comments)
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austin texas: Year End Clean-Up to Start a Great 08 - 12/24/07 05:43 AM
End of the year.. for some 2007 was turbulent, up down, down, hoping for up.. for some it was their best year ever... For all of us its almost time to ring in the New Year and we all hope for a GREAT 08..Is your desk a pile of papers? Ever … (16 comments)
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austin texas: Cedar Fever time... Austin Texas has a downside :( - 12/13/07 10:36 AM
Austin Texas is a MOST WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE, I love Austin, its energy, its growth, the awareness of environmental and ecological concerns, the awareness of humanity. Austin has a cultural environment of bats, cowboys,golfers, techno-savvy community members, and of course music, covering rock n roll, jazz, country and everything in between.
What Austin … (4 comments)
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austin texas: Go ahead Tiger Sell it yourself. - 12/07/07 11:29 AM
Go Ahead Tiger Sell It YourselfMany years ago in a land far far away that wasn't ruled by Political Correctness there was a real estate office in a small town in California. This morning while reading blogs I ran into one by Charlie Ragonesi entitled...I saved a buck and lost my … (16 comments)
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austin texas: Christmas Bazaars in Austin Texas - 12/07/07 07:29 AM
Christmas Bazaartime is a most wonderful time of the Year.
Here in Austin Texas there are many fun Christmas Bazaars where one can shop til they drop, enjoy cookies, candies, and hot cocoa or spiced cider til your hearts content. I love Christmas Bazaars, from the neighborhood mommies groups to the large … (5 comments)
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austin texas: My Affirmations List - 12/06/07 05:18 PM
Earlier this year the book and movie THE SECRET was very popular and it was everywhere I turned, I don't agree with the book in its entirety, I think some of it is awesome. ( thats another discussion) but then its a compliation of many authors over the years who teach positive mind sets. … (15 comments)
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austin texas: Paint the Town RED, an event - 12/04/07 06:11 AM
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austin texas: October Statistics for Austin Texas - 11/23/07 11:59 AM
Statistics for Austin TX October 2007
The bottom line is although days on market is greater and the amount of homes on the market is more than last month or last year the overall picture is still very Healty in Austin Texas. … (2 comments)
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austin texas: My new TOY..Great graphics making & thanks Mike - 11/18/07 04:14 PM
Real estate is not a J O B.. .its a life.. a passion.. a reason for ... its caring and sharing in all sorts of things, here at AR we have some folks who share their skills and information with us constantly.. here is another example of their selfless sharing.
Today I came across … (22 comments)
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austin texas: The Dream Center, Thanksgiving sharing - 11/16/07 11:49 AM
The Dream Center in Austin Texas is open to meet the needs of anyone in the Austin area. They provide food and clothing for approximately 200 families a week at their Center, feeding approximately 3,500 people a month.
Tuesday, Nov 20th, the Dream Center will be giving away Thanksgiving Dinners to many.
Keller … (0 comments)
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austin texas: October Stats for South & West Austin Texas - 11/15/07 05:50 AM
Just released by Prominent Title this week are the October 2007 Stats for South and West Austin, TX
SOUTHWEST AREA
#Listed Sold Average Age Average DOM List Price Sale Price
332 93 11 59 $131,000- $1,690,000 $110,000- $515,000
WEST
113 16 17 59 $166,100- $7,500,000 $165,000- $1,875,000
WESTLAKE
234 27 16 86 $139,000- $13,000,000 $218,000- … (0 comments)
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austin texas: Value, is your home a value for buyers? - 11/14/07 12:22 PM
Value, is your home a value for buyers?
In today's market VALUE can be described as:
The Same for Less or More for the Same.
The same for less...
Pricing your home below others in your area that are the same as yours is value to a buyer.. if you have custom … (3 comments)
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austin texas: Do you smile on the phone? - 11/10/07 07:15 PM
Do you answer the phone with a SMILE on your face? Did you know the person on the other end of the line can feel that smile, hear it in your voice?
I had forgotten that lesson .. it was so very automatic to me to do now, after being in customer … (4 comments)
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austin texas: oh I'm Guilty TOO.. spelling and grammer, is it out of style? - 11/08/07 12:35 PM
Oh I'm Guilty TOO.. is spelling and grammer out of style? not worthy of our best efforts?
I'm unsure of why we rush thru sometimes and make obvious errors, I just noticed on a comment I made that I didn't put the 'er' on the word reminder.. therefore it was remind.. and … (4 comments)
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austin texas: NOW is the TIME to Jump Start 2008 - 11/08/07 09:16 AM
NOW Is the Time to JUMP START 2008
With the holidays just ahead of us.. I for one am looking forward to the turkey the holiday sounds, the Christmas Carols, the Jingle Bells, the shopping.. OH YEAH the shopping.. and the jollyness of everyone. The season brings out the best in many … (17 comments)
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austin texas: the CONDO Quest or location location location - 11/07/07 08:41 AM
Today I will meet with my out of town buyer who wants to buy a CONDO in the University of Texas at Austin neighborhood. One would think this is a simple procedure. AHHH, if only it was.
Believing the national media about the declining real estate market my buyer has in his … (2 comments)
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austin texas: ET Phone HOME or OPERATION CALL HOME - 11/01/07 07:37 AM
ET Phone Home... a famous line in a wonderful movie that captured us for some time back in the day.
Today we have another PHONE HOME need, our Soldiers in the Armed Forces, by giving a few dollars we can help them PHONE HOME for the holidays. What a great gift!!! I … (4 comments)
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austin texas: Raising the OFFER.. or a buyers view of a Multiple Offer. - 10/31/07 08:38 AM
Raising the OFFER.. or a buyers view of a Multiple Offer.
Recently I was involved in another Multiple Offer situation. My client and I had placed what one would call a strong offer.
A very good offer, on Friday afternoon.
Saturday after we placed the offer the listing agent called and said he was … (12 comments)
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austin texas: Google moving TRUTH or RUMOR run amok? - 10/28/07 05:31 PM
On the local news the past day or so has been tidbits about the Giant GOOGLE moving some offices to Austin Tx, this first appeared earlier this year and was quasi-qualified by GOOGLE by posting job openings for an Engineering Team Manager for Austin. Per the Austin Business Journal June 6,2007.
Well, … (2 comments)
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austin texas: HAPPY HALLOWEEN & THANKS DANA ILER :) - 10/27/07 05:02 PM
Thank You Dana Iler of Grand Rapids Mi..for your blog Marketing Ideas for halloween..You helped me put on my thinking cap and here are the results....DONT LOSE YOUR HEAD In TODAYS REAL ESTATE MARKET and the HEADLESS HORSEMAN was at the top of the page. DONT BE SCARED OF TODAYS REAL ESTATE … (2 comments)
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austin texas: the Soccer Game - 10/20/07 08:12 PM
Today was a day off for me, the first saturday off in a long while... So I went to my grandson Nicks soccer game, he is 11 and plays goalie on his local district recreational league soccer team.
Nick is an excellent goalie.. he has a foot like superman,one who the coach … (1 comments)
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austin texas: Texas Its eye Candy for the soul - 10/19/07 06:41 PM
Texas .. Its Eye Candy for the Soul.
I was transplanted to Austin Texas on Valentines day 1996. Maybe thats why I love it
But, before coming here I was only familiar with the Texas of tumbleweeds and long empty spaces one sees going from California to Oklahoma thru I-40.
WOW, was I amazed … (6 comments)
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austin texas: HUD foreclosures are here to stay - 10/19/07 10:59 AM
HUD foreclosures are here to stay... Make them a part of your marketing.
Yesterday I spent 4 hours in a class about HUD foreclosures. While very informative and the speaker Margo McKay was terrific, I wondered why the room was only half full? True the class was in San Antonio and I live … (0 comments)
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austin texas: homebuyer tips - 10/17/07 09:08 AM
Hello Homebuyers and Would be Homeowners,
YES you do still exist. People are still buying and selling homes every day .. especially in Austin Texas where I live and work. Today I will try to share with you some interesting facts.
Buyers should always look at real estate as an INVESTMENT. yes its … (1 comments)
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austin texas: HOME SELLERS SEMINAR - 10/12/07 08:24 AM
FREE SEMINAR AUSTIN TEXAS OCTOBER 13, 2007
Learn the 7 Secrets to Selling Your Home
Learn what the market in Austin is doing, the ups, the downs and the curves all around happening!! How to attract buyers, assist them with purchasing your home. Sell your home in the quickest amount of time with … (0 comments)
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austin texas: Austin Texas Home Sellers Seminar OCT 13, 2007 - 10/04/07 06:57 AM
Austin Texas Home Sellers Seminar Oct 13,2007 Everyone has heard of FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS SEMINAR, where they tell you about financing options and legal jargon. Now its time for a FIRST TIME HOME SELLERS SEMINAR.where: Keller Williams Realty,Southwest Market Center
1801 S Mopac Expwy, Austin Tx 78746
when: October 13, 2007
time: 10:00 … (0 comments)
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austin texas: Relax, Renew and Re-energize - 09/28/07 09:16 AM
Weekends are for most folks a time of relaxing, doing something to restore your spirit, renew your energy, and reflect on what has been and what is to come. It feels like its still summer here, hard to get into the hot chocolate mode with the temps still in the … (2 comments)
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austin texas: Austin TX is alive and well in Real Estate - 09/13/07 05:50 PM
With all the media telling us daily how the real estate industry is a dying venture I would like to share a few things about Austin Texas, my home.
This week my buyers didn't act fast enough and a Condo they really wanted sold out from under us within 4 days … (4 comments)
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