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2008 

The stats for the Austin market are out. So what is going on. Basically the same thing as we have been seeing for several months. The Austin market is doing worse than last year. Basically it slowed down in September when the subprime issues surfaced. But the Austin market is doing much better t...
04/29/2008
One of the most popular areas of a house to renovate is the bathroom. There are many different ways to renovate a bathroom, from small surface changes to completely gutting the room. With some forethought and elbow grease, there are renovating techniques the do-it-yourselfer can accomplish, while...
04/28/2008
When thinking about the economic slowdown now gripping the United States, one might think of the naked emperor of yore, who could not realize his condition until told by a child. By the time analysts and the White House recognize the extent of the credit crisis, its effects will probably not be n...
04/28/2008
Several cities across the US are noted for their progressive city governments and citizenry in regards to environmental issues. Known as “green cities”, they not only initiate and practice policies that promote clean air and water, but often promote other programs and practices such as alternativ...
04/26/2008
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the five largest universities in the country, and currently nearly fifty thousand students attend the university, which is home to the U.T. Longhorns. Most of the students live in the U. T. campus area, which encompasses an area from Interstate 35, whic...
04/25/2008
Mortgage Interest Rates Free Mortgage Rates Widget April 24th, 2008 30-yr 6.03 15-yr 5.62% 5-yr ARM 5.68 1-yr ARM 5.29 April 17th, 2008 30-yr 5.88 15-yr 5.40% 5-yr ARM 5.48 1-yr ARM 5.10 April 10th, 2008 30-yr 5.88 15-yr 5.42% 5-yr ARM 5.56 1-yr ARM 5.19 April 3rd, 2008 30-yr 5.88 15-yr 5.42% 5-...
04/25/2008
There is more live music going on in Austin, Texas on any given night than there is in any other city in the world. That’s why the city has put a trademark on it’s slogan “Live Music Capital of the World.” There are hundreds of live music venues in the city and its immediate environs. Many are si...
04/23/2008
Austin enjoys the self-promoted but well-deserved reputation as live music capital of the world. In recent years, the city has decided to put its money where its mouth is to ensure that it stays that way. One of the most innovative and socially progressive ways it is doing that is by providing an...
04/22/2008
Austin has many colorful neighborhoods and shopping venues, but most inhabitants of the city will tell you that Austin is divided into two distinct areas: South Austin, and North Austin. The Colorado River runs directly through the central part of the city, encircling the downtown business distri...
04/21/2008
April 17th, 2008 30-yr 5.88 15-yr 5.40% 5-yr ARM 5.48 1-yr ARM 5.10 April 10th, 2008 30-yr 5.88 15-yr 5.42% 5-yr ARM 5.56 1-yr ARM 5.19 April 3rd, 2008 30-yr 5.88 15-yr 5.42% 5-yr ARM 5.59 1-yr ARM 5.18 March 27th, 2008 30-yr 5.85 15-yr 5.34% 5-yr ARM 5.67 1-yr ARM 5.24 For the 4th week in a row ...
04/19/2008