austin real estate: Allandale Neighborhood - 07/17/08 07:12 AM
Allandale is the name of a lovely neighborhood in central Austin, although the area was originally considered to be northwest Austin, before Austin’s expansion into a large metropolitan area. Allandale recently celebrated its 35th anniversary as an active central Austin community, and the Allandale Neighborhood Association has been a presence in … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Restaurant Spotlight: Clarksville and West Lynn St. - 07/17/08 06:39 AM
One of Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods, Clarksville offers a close-knit neighborhood feel in a European style, pedestrian-friendly setting. With small privately-owned markets and delicious restaurants all a stone's throw away, Clarksville residents happily enjoy the best Austin has to offer.
And while Clarksville is home to a number of distinctive … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Real Estate Market Steady - 07/11/08 02:49 AM
After a rather neutral start in 2008, the real estate market for residential homes in Austin has increased its inventory of homes for sale, according to statistics from the Austin MLS. This is happening despite a continuation of one of the highest metropolitan growth rates in the country and a strong … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Southeast Austin - 78741 - 07/07/08 09:49 PM
Charming pockets of single family homes are studded throughout this hidden gem of a neighborhood, and although certain parts of the area are given over to apartment complexes, duplexes and fourplexes, this is an overlooked area with enormous potential. Bounded by I35 to the west, Ben White to the south, Riverside … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Mortgage Interest Rates Continue to Move Up - 07/02/08 02:00 PM
After rising drastically last week fixed mortgage interest rates moved up slightly this week. 30 Year notes moved from 6.42 to 6.45 and 15 Year notes moved from 6.02 to 6.04. ARMS on the other hand rose a decent amount. 5 Year Arms rose from 5.89 to 5.99 while … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Zilker Park in Austin Texas - 06/26/08 08:41 PM
Austin is home to one of the best metropolitan parks in the state. With sand volleyball courts, a nine-hole disc golf course, soccer and rugby fields, and two enormous multi-use fields for the sports enthusiasts, Zilker Park is also home to Barton Springs pool, the Zilker Zephyr train, botanical gardens, a … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: South By Southwest - 06/24/08 04:51 AM
Every year, Austin is descended upon by thousands of music, film, and web industry professionals, artists, and fans, all attending the annual South by Southwest Festival. Although it started as a local music festival, as it now enters its third decade, SXSW has become one of the premier industry conferences, and … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Mortgage Interest Rates: Up Up And Away - 06/24/08 04:13 AM
Up up and away. Mortgage interest rates continue on their upward trajectory. 30 Year mortgage rates went from 6.32 to 6.42. 15 year notes rose from 5.93 to 6.02 and 5 year arms rose almost 20 basis point going from 5.7 to 5.89. 1 Year arms rose this week … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Pemberton Heights in Old West Austin - 06/17/08 06:46 PM
Pemberton Heights is the name of a beautiful and historic area of Old West Austin, centrally located and convenient to downtown, the University of Texas campus, and the State Capitol complex, as well as easily accessible by the MoPac Expressway, also known as Loop One. The gateway to Pemberton Heights is … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Mortgage Interest Rates Jump Up - 06/14/08 02:02 AM
After several weeks of staying relatively flat mortgage interest rates jumped up this week. 30 Year mortgage went from 6.09 to 6.32. 15 Year Mortgage moved from 5.65 to 5.93. 5 Year rates went from 5.51 to 5.70. The only rate that was somewhat stable was 1 Year Arms … (4 comments)
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austin real estate: Neighborhood Profiles – Southwest Austin - 06/12/08 12:54 AM
As the Austin Texas real estate market expands in all directions, areas we used to think of as “way out there” are not only seeming closer, but are getting their own infrastructure. Maple Run in Southwest Austin is just one of those areas. Located south of William Cannon, north of Slaughter, … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: The Travis Heights Neighborhood of Central Austin - 06/09/08 01:45 AM
Travis Heights is a centrally located neighborhood in one of Austin’s most esteemed zip codes, 78704. The neighborhood’s proximity to downtown and Lady Bird Lake makes it a desirable place to live, and the new Emma Long Center for the Performing Arts is just a couple of blocks north of the … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Bats In Austin Texas - 06/08/08 12:49 AM
One of the most unique and celebrated attractions in Austin is a naturally occurring phenomenon and costs absolutely nothing to enjoy. The 1.5 million Mexican Free-tailed bats that live under the Congress Street Bridge from March to October emerge at dusk in a breathtaking display. This nightly (almost) occurrence can be … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Museum of Art - 06/08/08 12:39 AM
823 Congress, Austin TX 78701 // West 35th Street, Austin TX, 78703 // 512-495-9224
This is truly a museum for the casual and creative Austinite. With two locations and loads of interesting exhibits and programs, AMOA is a great cultural destination for students, adults, and even parents and caregivers of … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: What Is Going On With Mortgage Rates This Week - 06/07/08 02:33 AM
Rates on 15 and 30 Year Fixed loans were pretty much stable this week. Rates on 5 and 1 year ARMs both fell. With 1 Year ARMs falling from 5.22 to 5.06. This is the lowest 1 Year Arms have been since early March. Its a little wierd considering … (6 comments)
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austin real estate: The Hidden/Green City - 06/04/08 04:08 AM
Canopy. That’s a great word and a comforting thought when shade is what you need on a hot day. When it’s canopy provided by trees, the word and the comfort loom refreshingly larger in the mind of any summer sun-smitten shade seeker. No man made shade offers quite the appeal of … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: The Tarrytown and Deep Eddy Areas of West Austin - 06/02/08 11:07 PM
Two beautiful areas of Austin which are also very historic are the Tarrytown neighborhood and the Deep Eddy neighborhood, and these two areas are adjacent to each other with Tarrytown being slightly farther north than Deep Eddy. These areas are situated in western Travis County, adjacent to Lake Austin, which is … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Area Pools and Springs in Austin Texas - 06/02/08 02:54 AM
Though the heat of the summer in Austin can be a real drain on exercising or any outdoor activity, the city is blessed with several public pools in which to cool off.
Probably the most well known pool to Austinites, and those visiting, is Barton Springs Pool located near the … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Keep Austin Wierd - 05/25/08 02:48 AM
The term “Keep Austin Weird” has become overly used, and some would say Austin’s “weirdness” is growing increasingly hard to find, with the mass influx of those from other areas bringing their normality to town. Luckily with events like Spamarama, the shrine known as the Cathedral of Junk, and the annual … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Mueller - Austin's Largest Urban Development Project - 05/23/08 04:29 AM
When Austin’s airport moved to its current location at the old Bergstrom Air Force base, the Robert Mueller airport became 711 acres of land just east of Interstate 35 ripe for developing. The city of Austin, along with the Catellus Development group, have created a master plan that includes a variety … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin's New Urban Village : The Old Airport Revitalization - 05/21/08 04:22 AM
An area of Austin which is currently undergoing revitalization is the old Mueller Airport area, near the intersection of Manor Road and Airport Boulevard in East Central Austin. This location offers residents and visitors alike many interesting opportunities. Housing is very affordable in the area, including single family homes and duplexes, … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Central East Austin - 05/21/08 03:07 AM
Just east of IH-35, in the center of Austin, lies an area that is becoming a popular destination for Austinites looking for a central location that doesn’t come with the price tag one would pay in other centrally located areas. They also don’t lose any of the historic charm or lack … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Mortgage Interest Rates Update - 05/16/08 04:40 AM
Here is a breakdown for the last few weeks.
May 15, 2008
30-yr 6.01 15-yr 5.60% 5-yr ARM 5.57 1-yr ARM 5.18
May 8, 2008
30-yr 6.05 15-yr 5.60% 5-yr ARM 5.67 1-yr ARM 5.29
May 1, 2008
30-yr 6.06 15-yr 5.59% 5-yr ARM 5.73 1-yr … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Liquidity Problems Remain - 05/11/08 11:41 PM
On May 2nd, The Federal Reserve issued a statement about the crisis in liquidity which has bottlenecked global growth for several months. Since last August, banks have written down $300 billion in sub-prime related securities, but the IMF has predicted that the eventual cost will exceed $1 trillion. As major banks … (4 comments)
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austin real estate: Real Estate: Where's The Bottom? - 05/06/08 03:49 AM
In recent months, the US real estate market has seen its fair share of turbulent weather as house prices continue to fall. While the Federal Reserve has taken significant steps towards making lending cheaper, interest rates remain artificially high as the troubled financial sector continues record write-downs. So far, only a … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Mortgage Interest rates for the week of April 24 - May 1 - 05/04/08 04:11 AM
May 1, 2008
30-yr 6.06 15-yr 5.59% 5-yr ARM 5.73 1-yr ARM 5.29
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% … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Bungalow House Styles - 05/02/08 04:37 AM
Central Austin is filled with pre-war homes commonly referred to as bungalows, and are sought after by many for their charm, coziness and attention to detail.
The word “bungalow” comes from the Indian word “bangla”, which used to refer to homes built in a Bengal style. “Bangla” were cottages with … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: March Statistics for the Austin Real Estate Market - 04/30/08 06:20 AM
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 … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Profiles in Green City Programs: Austin Texas - 04/27/08 02:26 AM
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 alternative energy systems and construction methods. … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: The University of Texas Campus Area of Austin - 04/26/08 04:03 AM
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, which … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Live Music in Austin - 04/24/08 06:58 AM
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 … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: The Culture of South Austin - 04/22/08 12:34 AM
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 district on its southern perimeter, … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhood: North Loop - 04/17/08 06:24 AM
Just north of Hyde Park, with approximately 1400 homes, lies the neighborhood of North Loop. Also referred to as “Northfield”, the North Loop neighborhood boundaries are 51st street, Lamar Boulevard, Airport Boulevard, and Koenig Lane.
Like many of Austin’s central neighborhoods, North Loop got its start once soldiers began returning … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhood Profile : Clarksville - 04/14/08 08:33 PM
The West Austin area of Clarksville was originally a freedman’s colony for slaves freed after the Civil War. Clarksville now has a very diverse population, and this diversity is reflected in the various nationalities of the residents. There is an excellent public grade school in Clarksville, named Mathews Elementary. Every fall, … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: why Modern Housing is on the Rise in Austin - 04/10/08 01:30 AM
Many modern homes and condos are going up left and right in Austin, with local design and build companies behind the new residences. It is hard to pinpoint exactly why modern design is becoming so popular, but several factors possibly play a role.
One of the reasons Austin draws so … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin real estate Statistics for February - 03/24/08 05:09 PM
The statistics have been released for the Austin real estate market. It looks like prices are basically flat compared to last year which is better than most parts of the country.
Here is a breakdown of the statistics for the last few years.
To read … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhood Profiles : Travis Heights - 03/16/08 06:46 AM
Lying just west of IH-35 and south of Riverside Drive is one of Austin’s most appealing neighborhoods, Travis Heights. Its rolling hills and winding roads have long been a haven for a diverse culture, with a mixture of housing to match: perfectly kept bungalows, a few large estates and smattering of … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Real Estate Profiles : Crestview Austin Homes - 03/14/08 12:34 AM
Just north of Austin's urban center lies the Crestview neighborhood, bordered by Anderson Lane to the north, Justin Lane to the south, North Lamar Boulevard to the east and Burnet Road to the west. In 1948, developer A.B. Beddow began building the Crestview homes on what was originally an old cotton … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: January Stats for the Austin Real Estate Market - 03/04/08 08:55 PM
The January stats are out for the Austin real estate market. While the market is doing better than most real estate markets in the US it is down from what we were seeing this summer. Below is a chart showing the stats for the last few years.
In January … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Profiles: 2nd Street District in Downtown Austin - 03/03/08 10:36 PM
The 2nd Street District in downtown Austin has grown rapidly, and Austin is reaping the benefits. Besides the nightlife bar scene of 6th Street, and a smattering of shops on Congress Avenue, downtown Austin lacked a hub for shopping, eating, and entertainment that the 2nd Street District is now providing with … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Profiles: Amy's Ice Cream - 02/27/08 03:49 AM
Austin prides itself on many things, and having independent retailers around town would be one. Amy’s Ice Cream got its start in Austin back in 1984, and currently is one of Austin’s pride and joys.
Amy Simmons got the ice cream bug while attending college at Tufts University in Medford, … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: A History Austin's Oldest Neighborhood Clarksville - 02/13/08 05:12 PM
One of Austin’s oldest areas is the Old West Austin neighborhood of Clarksville. Its central location, between Lady Bird Lake and Enfield, and Lamar and Mopac, makes it highly popular with those looking to live in town, without having to go the downtown condo route.
Where Clarksville sits now was … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Art Galleries - 02/12/08 12:47 AM
Though Austin is known for being the live music capital of the world, and home to the Texas government, today Austin’s art scene is on the rise with different art collectives and galleries popping up around town. Many of these studios are manned by recent graduates of UT’s studio arts program, … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Real Estate Statistics for December 2007 - 02/10/08 01:50 PM
The statistics are out for the Austin real estate market for December 2007.
The basics are that the Austin market has been moving slower over the last few months. Compared to last year we saw the number of active properties on the market increase by 21 percent. Also when we break out … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Image Showing Central Austin Real Estate Appreciates Faster - 02/09/08 05:42 PM
For awhile I have been saying that homes in the Central Austin real estate tend to appreciate faster than the outlying areas of Austin. The below image does a good job of graphically illustrating this point.
http://www.escapesomewhere.com/blogim/mls-map.JPG
The areas in green are the mls areas of Austin that appreciated … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhood : Bryker Woods - 02/07/08 08:15 PM
Just a few miles from downtown Austin, bordered by Westover on the south, 35th street on the north, Shoal Creek on the east and Mopac on the west, lies the old Austin neighborhood of Bryker Woods.
Though the neighborhood was named in the 1930s, the origins of the area go … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhoods: French Place - 02/04/08 10:38 PM
Nestled in central Austin between Airport Boulevard and Manor Road lies the quiet yet vibrant neighborhood of French Place. Austin has always been renowned for its individual personality, and while its expansion continues to dilute that sentiment over the years, these quaint houses with ample yards exemplify the type of house … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhoods: Barton Hills - 02/02/08 01:47 AM
Tucked away off the bustling restaurant row on Barton Springs road, and just west of Lamar Boulevard, lies a conglomerate of little neighborhoods that make up Austin's Barton Hills community.
The area where Barton Hills is currently located holds some of Austin's oldest historical features. In the early 1990s, dinosaur … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Subprime Woes: Are We Out of the Woods Yet? - 01/26/08 12:17 AM
In the last week, many encouraging signs have been on the economic radar: The Bush administration has stated that a consensus has been reached about the impending $145 billion economic stimulus package, the Federal Reserve has cut their most important interest rate by the largest margin in a quarter century, and … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: A Guide to Austin's Greenbelts - 01/21/08 06:36 PM
On the eastern edge of the Edward’s plateau lies one of Austin’s greatest treasures: the Barton Creek Greenbelt. After millions of years, the runoff of rainwater carved a canyon into the plateau, and created one of Austin’s treasures.
The most popular of Austin’s greenbelts, the Barton Creek greenbelt is just … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Real Estate Update for November - 01/20/08 04:42 AM
The Austin real estate stats have been released for November. Although the market is still down from the summer and last year it has shown improvement over the last 3 months. The suburbs are moving slower than central Austin real estate market. And east Austin is moving slower than … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhood Profile: Hyde Park - 01/18/08 04:53 PM
One of Austin's oldest and most loved neighborhoods in Austin is Hyde Park. Located in Central Austin just north of The University of Texas, Hyde Park is over 100 years old. Founded in 1891 by the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Land and Town Company, the neighborhood was designed and marketed as … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Profiles in Green Building: The Austin Real Estate Market - 01/14/08 11:42 PM
Austin has long been a home for friendly folk- friendly to each other, friendly to animals, and friendly to the environment. What used to be considered as only the concerns of hippies and the bohemian sect, environmentalism is now at the forefront of commercial and residential design, and "green" businesses are … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Profiles in Green Building: The Austin Real Estate Market - 01/11/08 04:12 PM
Austin has long been a home for friendly folk- friendly to each other, friendly to animals, and friendly to the environment. What used to be considered as only the concerns of hippies and the bohemian sect, environmentalism is now at the forefront of commercial and residential design, and "green" businesses are … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: New Home Starts in Austin is the lowest since 2004 - 01/03/08 08:49 PM
The number of new home starts in Austin for the last quarter of 2007 is lowest since 2004. It looks like builders are pulling back on building new homes in Austin which is probably a wise move considering the Austin real estate market has slowed over the last few months. … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Red River Clubs in Austin - 01/03/08 01:30 PM
The vast majority of true rock and roll and blues artists have grown up and lived on the poor side of town. Today, the same rings true, as many of Austin's local musicians can be found just east of IH-35, where the streets are a little tougher and the rent a … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Architect AD Stenger - 12/31/07 06:27 PM
Though AD Stenger wasn’t as prolific as Joseph Eichler, or as well known as Frank Lloyd Wright, he built some of Austin’s most unique homes that are now considered mid-century modern.
Arthur Dallas Stenger first began building homes in the 1940s in Austin, mostly on Arthur Lane in the Barton … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: The South Congress Scene in Austin Texas - 12/26/07 12:00 PM
One of Austin's most exciting and lively strips is South Congress Avenue, which hosts dozens of interesting restaurants, bars, and shops.
Home Slice has often been rated "Austin's Best Pizza" by the Austin Chronicle, and the title is well-deserved. This restaurant, which sells "New York style pizza," is as close … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: First Thursday’s on South Congress - 12/24/07 11:49 PM
Austin is a great place for families. All year round the city is full of events that cater to its citizens young and old. One of the most popular destinations is First Thursdays on South Congress Avenue where once a month the shops stay open late and the entire street becomes … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhood: Pemberton Heights - 12/23/07 10:41 PM
Pemberton Heights is one of the centrally located neighborhoods located in the central Austin real estate market. High upon the bluffs overlooking Pease park, sits one of Austin’s exclusive, and somewhat overlooked, neighborhood, Pemberton Heights. The Austin Development Company created Pemberton Heights in the late 1920s, and lured potential buyers by … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: FIRST NIGHT 2008 : SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR NEW YEARS - 12/17/07 04:02 PM
Looking for something fun in Austin to do this New Year’s? Tired of late night drunken parties? Perhaps looking something a bit more kid and family friendly? Why not check out First Night Austin?
Every December 31st the streets of downtown Austin Texas are transformed into a free performance and … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Local Austin Texas Artist : Brian David Johnson - 12/10/07 03:28 PM
Brian David Johnson is a well known name among Austin’s artisan community. Having made several contacts with local architects, carpenters and builders, Johnson’s custom furniture and woodwork can now be found in several upscale Austin residences and public areas alike.
Johnson’s Austin roots run deep. His great-great-grandfather immigrated to Austin … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Waterloo Records: An Austin Original - 12/08/07 06:11 AM
Since 1982, Waterloo Records has been providing Austin with music for all tastes. Winning “Best Record Store” in the Austin Chronicle Reader’s Poll since its inception explains why Waterloo Records still stands when many other record stores have fallen.
John Kunz partnered with Louis Karp to open Waterloo, and five … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: The Alamo Drafthouse - An Austin Original - 12/07/07 01:53 AM
Not many new businesses open their doors and become an immediate Austin success, but the Alamo Drafthouse is an exception to the rule. In 1997, Tim and Karrie League opened the Alamo Drafthouse in a downtown Austin warehouse building that was being used as a parking garage, playing mostly second run … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Weathering the Storm of the Slipping Dollar - 12/06/07 05:07 AM
The greenback has been slipping against the euro, the Chinese Yuan, and the pound for the past nine months or so, reaching record lows amidst a global credit crunch and plummeting real estate prices. What does this mean for US growth? According to the Federal Reserve, projected economic growth will slow … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: The Impending Subprime Interest Rate Freeze - 12/03/07 01:50 PM
The White House has recently unveiled a plan to help mitigate the wave of foreclosures that have recently swept the US as reports continue to predict that an even greater number (some estimate as much as 2 million) of Americans are likely to default within the next year. This plan involves … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: The University of Texas - 12/01/07 02:47 PM
The University of Texas, with its flagship campus in Austin, is one of the original eight “Public Ivys,” according to Richard Moll. Moll coined the phrase in his 1985 book, Public Ivys: A Guide to America’s Best Public Undergraduate Colleges and Universities. The phrase has since come to include many more … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Christmas in Austin Texas - 11/29/07 04:31 PM
Like most towns during the holiday season, Austin brings out their festive lights. However, there are two areas in town known for displaying an awesome array of lights- 37th Street, and the Trail of Lights in Zilker Park.
Starting back in the early 80s, neighbors on 37th Street in Hyde … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Neighborhood Hyde Park - 11/26/07 05:53 PM
Imagine a neighborhood of adorable medium houses seated comfortably on shady streets lined with trees. But then splash a rainbow across the entire area. That could get you close to what the Hyde Park neighborhood in central Austin is like. This old part of town has a lot of history, and … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: A Brief History of Austin - 11/23/07 05:24 PM
Native tribes, such as the Apache, Comanches, and Tonkawa first roamed and sometimes took camp in the bend in the Colorado River now known as Austin. The first Europeans arrived in the area in the 1830s and created the town of Waterloo. As legend has it, the tribes and the Europeans … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Real Estate Market Statistics for October 2007 - 11/21/07 03:15 PM
The statistics for the Austin Real Estate market are out. Although the general Austin economy is strong the real estate market continues to be slower due to the credit crisis that is affecting the country. The number of listings in the Austin MLS is up 19% compared to last year … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: The City of Live Music - 11/21/07 01:06 PM
Anyone who lives in Austin knows why the city council adopted the slogan “live music capital of the world” in 1991. For those just visiting, the city offers many opportunities to find out.
The famed music scene of Austin began in the 60s and 70s at the Vulcan Gas Company. … (6 comments)
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austin real estate: North Loop - 11/16/07 03:56 PM
The North Loop neighborhood in Austin, Texas is a vibrant, yet quaint place to call home. Over the past few years, and throughout the Austin real estate boom, it has managed its increasingly high profile while generally preserving its qualities that make it so unique and desirable.
Situated about 25 … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin By Numbers - 11/11/07 08:51 PM
Austin is one of America's hot list cities. The housing is affordable. The landscape is pretty with rolling hills to the west and fields to the east. The weather is pleasant in the spring, fall, and winter, with summer being bearable, even welcomed by heat-lovers. The music, art, and film scenes … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Halloween in Austin - 10/27/07 04:56 PM
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s a good idea to keep track of some of the fun and creepy events coming up in Austin, Texas. The good news is that most of them are inexpensive and fun for the whole family.
The Bats
The bats are a popular … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Why People are Moving to Austin - 10/25/07 01:02 AM
Austin, Texas is no longer a hidden destination buried in travel books. It is projected to grow in population by about 30 of the Austin population has college degrees compared to the US average of 27.0 have graduate degrees compared to the US average of 9.9%. A lot of this has … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: September Statatistics for the Austin Real Estate Market - 10/24/07 03:06 PM
While Austin seemed to escape most of the slowdown that affected other parts of the country over the last year Austin is feeling the changes in the credit markets. The amount of sales in September 2007 was 1824 or falling 22 percent from the sales in 2006 of 2341. … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Cashflow is King (Sometimes) - 10/17/07 04:54 PM
A common mistake of investors is the way they evaluate a potential investment properties. Below is the process I have seen first time investors use.
Step One : Look at Cashflow
What is step two? Their is no step two. Basically if the property has good cashflow they move … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Should Your First "House" be a Duplex - 10/16/07 07:17 PM
There is a lot of talk about getting your first house. It’s part of the American Dream to get a house and maybe get a dog named Rover. But maybe someone’s first home should instead be a duplex. Why would I propose such a thing? Is it possible I am a … (3 comments)
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austin real estate: Why People Move to Austin - 10/10/07 06:40 PM
Austin, Texas is no longer a hidden destination buried in travel books. It is projected to grow in population by about 30% every ten years. Perhaps being one of the biggest universities in the US with about 50,000 students at the University of Texas has leaked the secrets of Austin to … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: The Decision to Sell Your Home - 10/09/07 12:38 PM
Change is the norm in today’s busy life and in our real estate market in Austin, Texas change can be fast, unexpected, and daunting. So, what happens when an unplanned or a strategic change requires your reconsideration of your current location of your current residence? How do you deal with the … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Quitting Real Estate? - 10/04/07 11:06 PM
I read a post recently where a real estate agent was posting about whether they should leave the real estate profession. The market had slowed in their area and their income stream had decreased rapidly. They worried that if the market didn't pick up soon, they would have difficulty making mortgage … (9 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin Real Estate Stats for August Released - 09/30/07 12:56 AM
So the amount of inventory was up 21%. This is a pretty large increase but the amount of inventory on the market last year was insanely low. The market was slowed in August by some of the issues with subprime lending. It will be interesting to see what happens … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Selecting a Good Price for Your Home Purchase - 09/24/07 03:02 PM
Establishing a good price to offer on the home you have selected is a big step in reaching the goal of actually buying the right home for you. Your Realtor has helped you select the right Lender for your portfolio and has also worked with you to select a good neighborhood … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin's Job Market Continues to Expand in Contrast to the National Job Market - 09/23/07 11:17 PM
Austin job stats were released showing Austin to have strongest job market in 6 years. The demand for labor is outstripping the local labor supply. The last time Austin saw such low unemployment was during the tech boom. The job growth has stayed above 4 percent for the last year. This is … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Finding the Right Neighborhood - 09/23/07 12:39 AM
As the old saying goes, the three most important facts for selecting the right neighborhood are location, location, location. So, what about location? It is indeed a very important fact in the selection of your new home because a really nice, attractive, affordable home in the wrong neighborhood can be … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Fed Interest Rate Cut and Promises of Future Cuts Should Help Troubled Housing Market - 09/18/07 06:22 PM
The Fed cut interest rates by .5% today. Although a rate cut was expected, 0.5% was at the upper end range of what was expected. This is good news for a troubled national housing market. The stock market responded with a 300 point rally.
The rate cut is important for … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Feng Shui in Real Estate - The Location and Lot - 09/16/07 01:02 PM
What do you know about Feng Shui? If you’re like most people, you probably are not even sure if I spelled it right just now. Maybe you picture an old man doing the world’s slowest kung fu at dawn (that’s Tai Chi, totally different.) Feng shui is a sorta guidebook about … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: Austin's Identity Crisis for downtown Austin Real Estate - 09/14/07 10:51 PM
I don’t know if you’ve noticed— it’s certainly hard to miss— but the landscape around Austin is changing. As is the skyline. As is the... well, the feel of the city. The flavor.
Some Austinites are not excited about the changes going on. The corporations moving in, the family-owned and … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Why Use a Realtor? - 09/08/07 10:45 PM
I hear from a lot of people we work with that they initially did not want to deal with Realtors when purchasing a property because they can sometimes be pushy or just a pain to deal with. This can be true, as it would be with any position that is involved … (3 comments)
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austin real estate: Mansion Impossible Real Estate Game - 09/05/07 03:29 PM
So this game is pretty addictive. Basically you start off with 100k and have to build up to 10 million buying and selling houses as they pop on and off the market. So far my best time is 11 years and 3 months. I found this over at the The Phoenix … (6 comments)
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austin real estate: What to Look for in a Real Estate Loan - Part 2 - 09/03/07 03:55 AM
In Part I, of What to Look for in a Real Estate Loan, we discussed the components of the loan that do not require lenders' quotes. The following components of the loan, including interest rate, points, and closing costs can get pretty involved and you will probably need to discuss the … (3 comments)
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austin real estate: What to Look for in a Real Estate Loan - 09/02/07 09:05 PM
When you decide to buy a house, one of the first tasks is to talk to a couple lenders and choose which lender & loan is best for you. With all the loan variables, it's tough to compare one lender to another. In this blog, we'll go through each of the … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: New 21 acre park in Austin - 08/31/07 02:49 PM
So I love parks. And being in Austin I am not alone. Alot of people in Austin enjoy the wide number of parks scattered throughout Austin. Working in the Austin Real Estate market is nice because when people ask if their home is near a park the answer is usually yes … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Has anyone seen changes in Countrywide's processes in the last few weeks - 08/31/07 01:20 AM
So we have watched Countrywide go through some turmoil over the last few weeks. I wrote about it last week over here Countrywide turmoil. Anyway I was wondering if anyone has seen any changes in countrywide in the last few weeks. Are they still offering the same loan programs? Also does … (2 comments)
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austin real estate: Earn Millions in Real Estate and then Give it to your Dog - 08/29/07 05:56 PM
Does anyone remember Leona Helmsley? She wasn't exactly the most beloved woman in the world. After getting indicted for tax evasion, an employee quoted her as saying "Only the little people pay taxes." Kind of makes you all warm and fuzzy.
Anyway while she apparently didn't like "little people" she … (8 comments)
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austin real estate: Beautiful home in Northwest Hills 3-2.5 - 380k - 08/26/07 05:56 PM
Beautiful home in Northwest Hills with high ceilings, wood & tile floors. Gourmet kitchen with thermador double ovens, granite, and stainless steel appliances. Third living room can be used as a 4th bedroom or study.
For further information on this property please contact Austin Texas Real Estate at 512-740-7762. … (1 comments)
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austin real estate: River Place lot backing to greenbelt - 175k - 08/26/07 04:08 PM
A gently sloping lot in the prestigious River Place subdivision which backs to greenbelt. Expansive greenbelt views that go for miles. This lot is not attached to a builder so you can pick your own builder and are free from any builder restrictions on what can be built.
For … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Classic 3-2 home just north of Hyde Park for 345k - 08/26/07 03:52 PM
Classic home with beautiful hardwoods & vintage tile, well maintained, remodelled second bath, xeriscaped front yard, deep backyard, nice trees, large porch, spacious rooms, plus 200sf workshop
For more details on this property contact Austin Real Estate Group at 512-740-7762. For information on other featured real estate listings visit our- … (0 comments)
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austin real estate: Cute 3-1 on large lot near Crestview - 205k - 08/26/07 02:11 PM
A small cute 3-1 home near the Crestview Neighborhood. The house is located on 303 Brentwood. The front room is currently used as study with french doors, classic kitchen, wood floors throughout the house. The house sits on a large lot that measures 9660 square feet.
For more information contact … (0 comments)
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