austin: Austin Adults Add Halloween as their Favorite Holiday! - 10/25/06 03:45 PM
Halloween is becoming steadily bigger business, it's second only to Christmas among consumers — and that's largely credited to adults.
According to a study by the National Retail Federation on Halloween spending, 47 percent of people ages 45 to 54 said they would participate in Halloween this year, and a quarter … (1 comments)
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austin: Anybody else having issues with Dell? - 10/21/06 08:19 PM
Last September I purchased a new Dell computer. It came in a cool box, sleek and gunmetal gray. Everything on it was wireless and worked seamlessly with this little box in my office with the blinking lights. I was happy as a clam for almost a year, and that is when … (6 comments)
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austin: Small African American Community in Rural Alabama - Gee's Bend Art Exhibit - 10/17/06 09:14 PM
Mary Lee Bendolph, Gee's Bend Quilts and Beyond exhibit celebrates the women artists of Gee's Bend, a small African American community in rural Alabama where, even today, only a single road leads in and out.
Accordingly, the region's quilts reflect the passing of time slowed to a trickle; local creative traditions have … (2 comments)
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austin: Austin's New Green Energy Power Plant is Cool! - 10/17/06 09:08 PM
Our own Austin Energy will snip the ribbon to their newest, most greenest power plant on Tuesday. Christened the Mueller Energy Center, part of the gigantic Mueller redevelopment project, the design and function of the building sports some pretty radical new fuel-saving developments. Utilizing the best technology available, the capabilities of … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail Gets A Facelift - 10/02/06 05:22 PM
Austin's Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail winds around the city's Colorado River for 10.15 miles. It is shady, full of nature and has a view to die for. A recent stroll around the lake was so absolutely beautiful that we did not even notice the crowds!
A few blocks on either … (5 comments)
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austin: Looking for something to do in Austin? Here are a few ideas: - 09/28/06 05:51 PM
There are so many things to do in Austin. Depending on your mood, you can go from funky to upscale in about 3 blocks. There is so much to do here and some sort of festival every weekend. Perfect for families and even better if you're single!
The Congress Ave. Bat Bridge … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's New Proposed Skyscrapers Forcing us to Grow Up - Literally! - 09/28/06 05:35 PM
This cool new building is the brain child of developer Tom Stacy and designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects...
This is one of the many proposed buildings that a lot of firms submitted for the new Austin Museum of Art. One firm included a condominium tower over a 75,000 square foot museum. The … (0 comments)
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austin: Are you in the top 10 of the most overvalued housing markets? - 09/25/06 07:47 PM
We are lucky here in Austin. We were on CNN just a few months back and gloating about how great and undervalued our property is! It opened up a flood of investors looking for a great deal in Austin. We tend to forget about the rest of the US. Some markets … (4 comments)
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austin: How safe is your nest egg? - 09/25/06 07:38 PM
My father did everything right. Saved for college for his kids, retirement, 401k, etc. He was serious about saving and only paying for things with cash to avoid the credit card debt.
You can do everything 100% correct and still have life kick you in the butt. What will happen to … (2 comments)
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austin: Austin Unclaimed Property Site - 09/24/06 07:07 PM
Here is a great site to search for unclaimed property in Texas. There is even an unclaimed property auction on Ebay!
http://www.window.state.tx.us/up/
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austin: Blanton Museum adds to AUstin's Arts Scene - 09/24/06 07:01 PM
Before "Austin City Limits" hit the national airwaves in 1976, who outside Austin knew the city nurtured such a vibrant music scene?
And really, Austin didn't insist it was the Live Music Capital of World until after 1987, when the South by Southwest Music Festival attracted waves of media attention.
The … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin has free movies in the park on Saturdays - 09/23/06 06:16 PM
Austin Parks Foundation is proud to continue the Movies in the Park fall series. All movies will be shown at Republic Square Park (4th and Guadalupe St.) in downtown Austin. Bring your blankets and chairs and experience your favorite movies under the stars. Sponsored by AT&T with special assistance by the … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin is a pet friendly city! - 09/23/06 06:13 PM
If you are a dog, Austin is the place to live. We have 12 dog parks and numerous trails and lakes that are all dog friendly. Restaurants will let you hang out on the patio and even give you a few treats and a bowl of water while you hang out … (1 comments)
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austin: Austin, Texas area Market Statistics - 09/21/06 10:28 PM
I keep hearing that the Austin market is slowing down, but I have yet to have a day of fun and relaxation in about 6 weeks now! I am not complaining...Staying busy keeps me out of trouble. The August market summary is in and the results are pretty interesting.
Current Market … (1 comments)
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austin: Annual TREPAC Golf Tourney Register by 9-26-06 - 09/21/06 08:51 PM
Have you registered for the annual 2006 Austin Board of Realtors TREPAC Golf Tournament yet? The deadline is Monday Sept. 25.
Set in the rolling hills, twisted creeks and secluded canyons of River Place Country Club, this year’s tourney will provide excellent networking opportunities as well as a challenging round of … (0 comments)
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austin: Texas Association of Realtors adds Health Care Cost Reducing Benefits - 09/21/06 08:40 PM
Plans cost $49.95 a month for individuals and $59.95 for families. AmeriPlan can help REALTORS® and their families save from 20 to 80 percent on medical expenses. TAR has arranged to rebate the $30 member registration fee.
The Texas Association of Realtors has teamed up with AMeriplan. I personally have used this … (1 comments)
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austin: Texas Home and Garden Show in Austin Sept. 22-24 - 09/20/06 01:01 PM
If you are channeling Martha Stewart like i clearly am, this show is for you! There are tons of things to check out:
Ideas, products, servicesCooking demosHome decor tipsFurniture auctionLast year I met several great contacts including a wonderful faux finish expert who I have referred to 3 clients so far. Great … (0 comments)
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austin: Lack of rain and low lake levels are taking a toll on Austin! - 09/20/06 12:39 PM
We are in some serious need of rain here in Central Texas. We managed to get a little bit in the last few days. The water level on Lake Travis is dropping about a foot a week. To keep boats afloat the Marina employees had to push the boats farther out … (1 comments)
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austin: Deer Resistant Plants - 09/19/06 07:04 PM
Texas hill country is full of deer. We love them when they wander up to the backyard. My question is, does anyone know of any "deer resistant" landscaping or plant ideas that will keep them from eating everything else on your lot?
I was told to use aromatic plants such as evergreen … (2 comments)
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austin: Please prepare your home for a showing! - 09/19/06 06:53 PM
I arrived at a home today with a client and was completely appalled at the condition of the place. Im not talking a cheap house either. This house was in the high 700's.
First of all, the pet odor upon entering was almost unbearable. Why was Fifi left inside on a … (5 comments)
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