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austin texas real estate: Finding 4 Native Texas Shrubs that Grow Well in Austin - 04/28/11 05:49 AM
Texas has a fine share of native shrubs. Unfortunately, the state also has one of the most diverse sets of soil types and climates. Not all native Texas shrubs could acclimate well in Austin conditions, but if you want to keep your Austin garden pretty, these are the top four native Texas shrubs to try. Dwarf PalmettoThe Dwarf Palmetto is also called the Bush Palmetto or the Sabal Minor. It’s grouped as a small shrub and could grow three to five feet tall. It’s a bushy, trunk-less shrub, and could survive either in partial or full sunlight. Aside from Austin, this … (0 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Best Tips for Building a Custom Home - 04/20/11 05:12 AM
If template floor plans don’t appeal to you, perhaps you should build a custom home instead. There are a lot of companies that offer their services to people who want to build their homes from the ground up. Below are tips to help you build your customized home.Good locationChoose a lot to build your custom home from. The closer your lot’s location is to the city, the higher the price range will be. You need to decide on whether or not the convenience is worth the price. Look at the terrain too. The more level the land is, the easier it … (1 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Top Tips on Buying a Waterfront Home in Austin - 04/15/11 06:15 AM
Who doesn’t want to live close to a water system? Whether you’re planning to purchase a home for the summer or a house by the lake or the river you’re planning to spend your retirement days in, you should consider these things first. Qualities What kind of qualities are you looking for? If you’re a big fan of fishing, you might want to ensure the cleanliness of the lake and the kinds of fishes that can be found there. Are you purchasing a plot of land and planning to build your home? Ask about the city ordinance because you don’t want … (1 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Travis County Housing Finance Corporation Homebuyer Assistance Program - 02/17/11 04:26 AM
Interested in buying your first home in Travis County, Texas? Travis county offers a program that will allow first time homebuyers and working families to get the help they need to buy a foreclosed home. Some of the requirements for qualifying for a home under the Travis County Neighborhood Stabilization Program have changed since the program's first run, so there is a good chance that a home that didn't originally qualify for the program may end up being perfect for it now. Read on for information on how to qualify for the Travis County homebuyer assistance program and get into a … (1 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Top 10 Highest Foreclosure Rates in the Nation - 02/17/11 04:26 AM
While foreclosure rates are falling, there are still some areas in the nation with pretty high foreclosure rates. Like most areas, the foreclosures in these states are mostly holding steady and some are even in decline. Read on for some states that are still stuck with the highest foreclosure rates in the nation.1. NevadaNevada tops the nation's foreclosure rate listing as it has been for over 40 months. Currently, many of the foreclosures in Nevada are coming out of the Las Vegas metro area, with a rate of over 12%. Taken as a whole, the state of Nevada has 16,217 foreclosures. … (5 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Spa and Hot Tub Buying guide - 01/28/11 06:13 AM
Interested in creating a home spa? Many people go out and buy their first hot tub without giving enough thought to where they will put it, what it will be used for, and how they will handle maintenance and drainage. Luckily, with the right attention to these details owning a hot tub or spa can be a great way to add some relaxation to your home. Read on for some ideas on what to watch out for and consider when you buy your first hot tub or spa.Where Will You Put It?There are several things you need to consider when deciding … (0 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Outdoor Lighting for Home Safety - 01/21/11 11:58 PM
Outdoor lighting can be very effective whenever it comes to preventing crime. Installing the right type of lighting outside of your home can make it very difficult for intruders to enter your home. However, with all of the different choices of outdoor lighting available today, it can be difficult to tell what is actually the best. The first thing that is important to understand is that there is everything from very simple to really complex outdoor lighting available. Each will differ upon the type of light bulb that you will need to use, how it is installed or mounted, the cost … (3 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Radon Remediation - 01/17/11 03:24 AM
Radon is a gas that has no color or odor. It is naturally formed within the Earth’s crust as uranium breaks down. As it oozes to the surface, it can go through foundations and sub floors to enter into homes and buildings. Unfortunately, most people don’t even know that it is there until radon testing is conducted. However, once this radon is inside of your home it gets trapped and causes the radon level to rise significantly and thus cause some significant health issues. It can actually increase your risk for lung cancer and it has even been linked to numerous … (3 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Top 5 Most Annoying Backyard Pests - 01/06/11 04:54 AM
Let’s face it; people don’t like insects even though they were here long before we were. However, there are actually some that are more annoying pests than others. Some of the most annoying are as follows:MosquitoesThese pests are able to fly a long distance in search of food. The females feed on feed on warm-blooded animals. Once engorged with this blood she will then look for a place to lay her eggs. These eggs need to be laid in a place that will allow the thousands of eggs to survive. The best place for this is your outdoor garden barrel or … (3 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Staying Safe in the Sun - 12/28/10 05:20 AM
While it is great to be able to take a walk in the sun, without the proper precautions you may end up with a headache, feeling dizzy, even nauseas. If this happens, you will need to stop for some rest and some water to drink. You may even need to take a trip to the hospital. However, all of this can actually be avoided quite easily. Go Out EarlyWhenever it is hot outside, you should try to do all of your outdoor activities in the morning when it is much more pleasant outside. This may put a limit on the amount … (0 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Dangers of Buying a Bank Owned Property - 12/23/10 12:38 AM
Today’s real estate market is distressed at best. This is due to the mortgage meltdown of 2005 – 2006. Of course, there was some speculation that the market would return to normal in 2006 but ever since then it has been in a constant downward spiral. The result of this is that there are now a lot of opportunities available for people to purchase devalued real estate from banks. While all of this may sound great, not everything is as it appears.Bank owned properties are those that the bank has gone the complete foreclosure process with. This means that they have … (10 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Pet First Aid Kits - 12/20/10 03:43 AM
Even though you and your family may have a great first aid kit, it probably isn’t going to be of any use when your pet gets hurt. Your pet is going to need to have his own first aid kit if an emergency should happen to arise.Before you can find a durable, watertight container for your pet’s first aid kit, you need to know what to keep inside of it so that you know what size of container you need. With this in mind, here are some of the things that you are going to want to make sure to place … (4 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Outdoor Kitchen Ideas - 12/10/10 02:26 AM
Outdoor kitchens are meant to be fun. After all, you are outdoors enjoying the great weather and some great food too. However, in order for your outdoor kitchen to be successful you need to be smart about the plans that you make while designing it. With this being said, here are some things that you should keep in mind.Strategic PlacementYour outdoor kitchen should be strategically placed in relation to the other elements that you already have in your backyard. This is important because you will want to have a natural traffic flow.Easy AccessAnother word about strategic placement… Make sure that you … (4 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Grilling Over Charcoal - 12/07/10 05:12 AM
There are two types of charcoal grills on the market today: ones that require lighter fluid and ones that have “chimney tops.” The main advantages to choosing the chimney top model is that it will eliminate your need for lighter fluid and the charcoal will actually burn more evenly.To light a charcoal grill you will need to arrange the briquettes in a mound at the center of the bottom grate. You will want to place them close together in order to help ignite the fire.You should also know that just like there are two different models of charcoal grills, you should … (1 comments)
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austin texas real estate: How To Choose A Name For Your Dog - 07/20/10 05:09 AM
When you bring home a new puppy or well-deserving older dog, you need to give him a name as soon as possible. Dogs are smart and learn quickly as to who's who, and his own name gives him a special place of dignity in the home. Choosing a name for you pooch is an individual journey, but many dog owners prefer to select names that are meaningful to themselves. When mulling over your collection of potential names, remember that a new puppy has a simplistic mind and can relate to a one or two syllable name much easier that a complicated … (5 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Tips On Buying A Home - 07/20/10 05:08 AM
Buying your next dream home can be risky business when you let your heart over rule your head. A real estate transaction is a monumental undertaking and, if not properly handled, can bring your dreams to a crashing halt. Litigation within the real estate world is a common everyday occurrence, so be sure that your name is not the next one slapped on a lawsuit. 1. Use a real estate agent to purchase the property. The buyer's agent is there to guide you into the right home that fits your budget, school district requirements, square footage and acreage. The service is … (1 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Garage Storage Space - 07/20/10 05:03 AM
To make your garage storage space work for you, there must be a viable plan in order to organize and still have a place to park your car. The garage has long been the last bastion of dumping ground, sometimes housing items from past generations. Indeed the human race can be curious creatures and sometimes hang on to worthless items for sentimental reasons, but a line in the sand has to be drawn somewhere to separate what you need and what you just plain "have".1. Organization starts with honest evaluation of your secret garage treasures, sometimes hidden away out of sight … (0 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Yard Sale Tips - 07/20/10 05:02 AM
One man's junk is another man's treasure, or so says the legacy of the yard sale. The purpose of holding your own yard sale is not necessarily to pawn off junk, but rather generate a good revenue from items you are no longer using. To hold an effectual yard sale, you need to start with a little bit of bankroll, some advertising ingenuity, and have a full day on the weekend to sell your household inventory. Yard sales can be a lot of work, so be sure you have all your bases covered to cash in and make your yard sale … (0 comments)
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austin texas real estate: Yard Sale Tips - 07/20/10 05:01 AM
One man's junk is another man's treasure, or so says the legacy of the yard sale. The purpose of holding your own yard sale is not necessarily to pawn off junk, but rather generate a good revenue from items you are no longer using. To hold an effectual yard sale, you need to start with a little bit of bankroll, some advertising ingenuity, and have a full day on the weekend to sell your household inventory. Yard sales can be a lot of work, so be sure you have all your bases covered to cash in and make your yard sale … (1 comments)
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austin texas real estate: European All In One Washer Dryers - 06/03/10 02:41 AM
Although all in one washer dryer combo units have been available for quite some time in Europe, they have only recently been introduced in the United States. European all in one washer dryers let you wash and dry clothes in the same unit. Simply put the clothes in the washer dryer unit, add detergent, and turn it on. The unit will wash your clothes, and then it will dry them. There is no need for you to move wet, heavy clothes from one machine into another. Because you only need one unit to do both your washing and drying, you will … (0 comments)
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