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texas: BEWARE of "Homestead" Scam!! - 04/29/08 06:34 PM
I write this post because I just received in the mail a "Designation of Homestead Request Form".
PLEASE BEWARE - THIS IS A SCAM!!
Although the letter may look very official even citing Texas laws on the back side, this is not a government agency of any kind.
You can file for a homestead exemption FREE by going to http://www.wcad.org/appraisal/publicaccess/Forms/Homestead%20Exemption%20Application.pdf
If you have bought your home in the last year or so, you will probably be receiving one of these letters. It may even show the date you bought your home. That is public information that can be accessed by anyone.
Even … (7 comments)
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texas: Texas is new #1 for Fortune 500 companies - 04/22/08 06:06 PM
I'm always happy when I see Texas make the top of national lists. Well, here we are again...
Texas has passed NY on the # of Fortune 500 companies
Fortune 500 magazine has posted its list of the Fortune 500. And there's more good news for Texas: We're #1 when it comes to being the "home base" for corporate headquarters. With a total of 58, we've surpassed New York by 3 (they were formerly #1) and California by 6.
Low taxes, affordable land and a large labor force are the main factors cited for corporations moving to our beautiful state.
(see full article)
Wondering where … (0 comments)
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texas: Georgetown, TX Home Sales History - 04/01/08 04:18 PM
The Williamson County Association of Realtors recently compiled the last 8 years of residential sales statistics for Georgetown. Despite a small blip in 2002, Georgetown home sales have been climbing steadily. In 2005 there was a substantial jump in home sales, which, unfortunately, I don't think will continue at the rate it has been. Although I predict home sales to slow in 2008, I do think that the residential market will remain strong.
Thanks to good national press (see blog posting below) and all the great things Georgetown has to offer (including its proximity to Austin), I believe Georgetown will continue to see steady growth … (0 comments)
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texas: Georgetown ranks #2 in CNN's "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" - 03/31/08 09:31 PM
Once again, Georgetown has made the headlines!
This time we're #2 on Money.CNN.com's list of "100 Best Places to Live and Launch". What does that mean? It means we're a great place, not only to live, but to start a business.
It touts a business-friendly tax structure, entrepreneurial camaraderie, low utility prices, and scenic spaces as reasons that Georgetown tops the list.
For its cons, it advertises higher housing costs. Here's my take on it:
Although there are areas in Georgetown that have high-priced homes, there are still plenty of available and affordable homes (under $150k). According to the Williamson County Assoc. of Realtors, in 2007, The … (5 comments)
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texas: Using GPS and online mapping sites to navigate Williamson County. - 03/12/08 07:07 PM
If you already live in Williamson County, then you know that there are many new roads in the county, and many more are on the way.
But if you don't live here yet, or haven't lived here very long, finding your way around may be more challenging than it was just a few years ago.
With many people now counting on GPS or maps from sites like Mapquest or Google, I just want to throw out a little word of caution. Don't rely on them too much!
Because of the rapid growth in this area, not all of these programs are up-to-date. Although … (0 comments)
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texas: The Summit at Rivery Park - 03/12/08 06:35 PM
According to the City of Georgetown (Jan '08), The Summit at Rivery Park is in the zoning stage. Ground breaking and construction may begin as early as this summer.
The Summit development plans contain an eight- to ten-story hotel (320-420 rooms), conference center (accommodating 1500-2500 people), a six-story office tower, 2 upscale restaurants, four office condominiums, and parking garages.
The development is designed to keep the buildings' footprints as small and unobtrusive as possible. Building up, instead of out, will help to minimize the impact on the beautiful area along the North Fork and will keep urban "sprawl" at a minimum as well. Current zoning limits only … (2 comments)
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texas: Citigroup data center in Georgetown - 03/12/08 02:20 PM
I received a comment over the weekend from JK referring to Citigroup's new Georgetown data center.
Here's the scoop:
Citigroup bought a 55-acre site on SE Inner Loop in Georgetown in back in January of 2007. It has already completed construction on the new building and is up and running. The financial services expected to hire about 50 people (for current positions available go to: https://www.citigroupcib.com/careers) with an average salary of approximately $70k/year.
As for how it could affect home sales, it depends on a few things, such as:
--Will employees move here from out-of-town/state?-If so, we could see an increase in area home sales.
--Do local employees … (0 comments)
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texas: Georgetown Village Home Sale History '06, '07, '08 - 02/13/08 04:20 PM
The neighborhood slogan of "Bringing Back the Neighborhood" truly fits this area. Friendly neighbors, abundant parks and greenspace, and lots of sidewalks makes Georgetown Village a great place to live.
The real estate market in Georgetown Village is still going strong. New homes being built in the community have contributed to the increase in the number of home sales and have also helped to increase the average sales price. The following table shows the last 2 years of home sale statistics, and if 2008 follows this pattern, the neighborhood should be in good shape in regards to resale values.
*As of 2/13/08. Compiled from … (0 comments)
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texas: Georgetown Events Feb & early March, 2008 - 02/13/08 03:59 PM
Here's a list of Georgetown Events for the remainder of February and Early March. Hope to see you there!
Georgetown Symphony Society - March 2 - 512.864.9591
Georgetown Home and Garden Show - March 3 - 800.436.8696
4th Annual "Antiques on the Gabriel" - March 3 & 4 - 512.461.2941
"1st Tuesday Benefits" @ Fish City Grill - March 4 - 512.864.7400
First Friday on the Downtown GeorgetownSquare - March 7
Georgetown Library February Schedule for Children:
Feb. 19 & 26: Table games for all ages
Feb. 20, 21, 27, 28, 29: Storytime
Feb. 22 & 29: Chess club
Feb. 25: Baby & Me Storytime
Feb. 26: Sign language classes (open to … (0 comments)
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texas: Number of Existing Home Sales in Top 7 Williamson County, TX Cities - 02/06/08 10:37 AM
The following "top 7" cities in Williamson County, TX were chosen on the basis of # of homes sold. Those cities that did not have a minimum of 100 home sales are excluded.
I think the consistency at which each city is growing is interesting and wonder if the subprime mortgage crisis is the reason that the 2007 statistics seem to fall short of the growth pattern that had been set over the previous three years.
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