austin: Better Slow Down Austin! You're on Candid Camera... - 11/03/06 12:37 PM
Better Slow Down! You're on Candid Camera...Next time you run that red light, you might want to take the latte/cell phone away from your grill and smile big, cause you could be on not-so-candid camera. Actually, it’s only your license plate that gets photo’d, but you get the idea.
The real bummer … (0 comments)
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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: Steady Flow of Californians Moving to Texas - 10/21/06 07:48 PM
Looking for a house in the country? Many people find just that in Austin. Central Texas is still so undervalued, you can get a couple of acres on a creek with lots of space for your kids for around $150k. Areas such as Bastrop and other wide open spaces in far … (4 comments)
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austin: Austin is Getting Another High Rise Building? - 10/19/06 09:03 PM
CLB Partners plans to build a 32-story condominium high-rise at West Seventh and Rio Grande streets, extending the downtown residential development boom.
Pending approvals from the city, the project could get underway next spring, with its 160 units ready for residents in late 2008.
It seems as though Austin is destined … (0 comments)
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austin: Free Night of Theatre Across the US...Oct. 19th - 10/17/06 09:24 PM
Put your hands together for my "Pick of the Week"....A Free Night of Theatre! Not just one, but a whole bunch of completely free shows in Austin, and across the nation. (That’s right, jetsetter – even if you’re out of town, no worries, because the metro area you’re closest to is … (0 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: 2nd Annual Texas Barbeque Festival - This Sunday! - 10/06/06 01:57 PM
Bring on the BBQ! There is so much to do in Austin every week and this is at the top of my list...Bring your appetite, moist toilettes and Metamucil to the Travis County Farmers’ Market this Sunday, 'cause the Central Texas Barbeque Association is hosting its 2nd Annual Texas Barbeque Festival. … (2 comments)
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austin: American Institute of Architects Home Tour This Weekend! - 10/06/06 01:47 PM
If you are anything like me, I am totally into checking out other people's houses! I am addicted to any and all home related shows on TV. It seems as if I have Real Estate on the brain 24-7.
This weekend you get to tour an intriguing collection of 10 one-of-a-kind homes … (0 comments)
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austin: Another Embarrassing Story...We All Have Them! - 10/04/06 11:03 PM
I called colleague of mine on the phone 2 weeks ago to let her know I was showing one of her listings later that day. There were no specific notes in the MLS so I wanted to double check and see if there were any special showing instructions. She informed me that the sellers … (13 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: Web Advice and Tools for Watching your Competitors - 09/29/06 06:45 PM
My background prior to Real Estate is in Web Design. As a result I am obesessed with rankings, other websites and SEO. The following sites are tools that I use frequently to check my stats and other fun stuff.
Incoming Links - There are a number of ways to determine who … (2 comments)
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austin: Tips for Living Straight from Mom.... - 09/28/06 06:02 PM
My mother is always sending me little uplifting positive messages via email or hand written note. For my birthday recently she gave me one of those tiny little pocket-sized books called "The World According to Mr. Rogers". A great book actually, he was a genius with people.
I read 90% of … (3 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: Remember the Lesson: Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover! - 09/26/06 03:37 PM
My mother sells Real Estate in an upscale (snobby) vacation area. The average age there I would have to guess is around 60, so when Mom ran into this couple on the beach they stood out like a sore thumb. You have to picture the scene. Not unlike a retirement community, … (20 comments)
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austin: New Barrage of Single, Unmarried First Time Buyers - 09/26/06 03:24 PM
Young unmarried people these days seem to be jumping right in to home ownership. When I was in college I was a bit hesitant to buy since I was not sure where I would end up once I graduated. (Now in retrospect I realize that had I purchased by my campus … (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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austin: Austin's Circle C is getting a new upscale neighbor! - 09/18/06 01:33 PM
Circle C Ranch is is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in the Austin, Texas area. It is only about 10-15 minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin, and it's 4000 acres of beautiful treed land makes you feel like you are in the country.
Circle C also is … (1 comments)
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austin: Austin's robust housing market is doing just fine! - 09/18/06 01:08 PM
Austin's robust housing market is doing just fine!
There are less homes for sale however, (listings down 7% from last year) and prices are rising. The average Austin median home price is $172,480. Austin has yet to catch up with the rest of the US as far as home values are concerned, … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin, Texas #5 "Best Place to Live" - 09/17/06 11:34 AM
You see a lot Austinites driving around with some of the best bumpers stickers around. "On Earth as it is in Austin", "Austin: We're all here because we're not all there", "Keep Austin Weird".
What is it about Austin that so many people love? For me it was the ability to … (4 comments)
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austin: Renting or Buying in Austin - 09/17/06 11:12 AM
Interest rates are on the rise and home appreciation has slowed (somewhat) in Austin, so fewer buyers are looking for new homes. There is a surge in people looking for apartments and rental properties. Austin's population is bulging at the seams, which allows for owners of local rental homes to raise their rent … (2 comments)
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austin: Blanton Museum hosts "Rembrandt's Etchings" through Dec. 10th - 09/15/06 03:07 PM
The new Blanton Museum of Art opened the doors of its new building in April. Located at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Congress Avenue, the Blanton's new home is an impressive 180,000 sq.-ft. two-building museum complex. This move makes the Blanton the largest university art museum in the country and … (0 comments)
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austin: The Don-Mar Motor Court on South Congress Avenue - 09/15/06 03:00 PM
The dilapidated Don-Mar Motor Court on South Congress Avenue is up for sale for $2.4 million after being bought in November for $1.5 million....this time for $2.4 million! The motel, which was built in 1935, is still in use.
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austin: Travis County Burn Ban in effect with new rules - 09/14/06 06:05 PM
Even though we have had small amounts of sporadic rain, there is currently a burn ban in effect for Travis county. The following 8-31-06 rules are from the Travis County Fire Marshal regarding outdoor burning:
The Current version of the Outdoor Burning Rule is the result of a concerted effort to produce … (1 comments)
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austin: Austin's ACL Fest coming this weekend! - 09/12/06 11:02 PM
ACL Fest is this weekend!According to the ACL Fest website a small supply of 3-day ACL Festival passes have been made available at the Festival Box Office. The box office is located on Barton Springs Road directly across the street from the festival’s main Barton Springs entrance, and the 3-day passes … (0 comments)
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austin: City of Austin, Texas Demographics - 09/12/06 10:46 PM
Here are the midyear 2005 demographic projections for Austin:
Population2005: 670,726Growth 2000-05: 2%2010: 690,438Growth 2005-10: 3%
GenderMale: 52%Female: 48%
Race/ethnicity*White/Caucasian: 63%Hispanic: 35%African American: 9%Asian: 5%Other race: 19%Two or more races: 3%
AgeAverage age: 33.1
Marital statusMarried (of age 15+): 47%Single, never married (of age 15+): 39%Widowed or divorced (of age 15+): … (0 comments)
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