realtor in austin: Texas Plans to Keep You Safe - Mandatory Interior Sprinkler System for New Construction - 10/20/08 01:19 PM
The International Residential Code which sets the minimum standard for building will mandate that all single- and two-family houses and townhomes must have a fire sprinkler system for homes built after January 1, 2011. Evidence shows that sprinklers save lives by giving people more time to exit in the event of … (1 comments)
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realtor in austin: Another Relocation Client Seeking Texas Heat - 10/17/08 05:23 PM
Did you know that 11,000 people moved to Austin, Texas last year? My last two relocation clients told me they came to escape the snow. One was a retired couple from Michigan who said that last winter was more than they could bear again. The other is a twenty-something couple from … (2 comments)
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realtor in austin: Forbes Magazine Ranks Austin Number 1 - 10/16/08 07:53 AM
Forbes Magazine has ranked Austin number 1 in several different categories over the years. After all, this is a great place to live. Most recently Forbes has ranked Austin number in in "the place where you can get the most bang for your bucks." The analysis was based on job growth … (0 comments)
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realtor in austin: Community Mail Boxes Robbed - 10/16/08 07:36 AM
Recently, I helped a couple from Michigan relocate to Austin and they purchased a home in a new subdivision with community mailboxes. It's a great concept for the post office because the mail carrier can drive to a universal location, deliver the mail and move on. Very efficient.
My buyers were … (7 comments)
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realtor in austin: Home Seller Assulted by Man Posing as Buyer - 10/16/08 07:28 AM
And this is not the first such case in Austin. Sellers: Please be safety conscious.
In 2001 a woman who had her home for sale in the Great Hills, Austin neighborhood was strangled to death by a man who knocked on her door and asked if he could come in and … (3 comments)
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realtor in austin: MILWOOD MARKET STATISTICS - September - 10/07/08 04:48 PM
The Milwood area can easily be divided by Mcneil Rd as those properties south or north of McNeil so I've divided the market statistics as such. This information is compiled from Austin Board of Realtors MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
MILWOOD - south of McNeil Rd.
Currently Active … (0 comments)
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realtor in austin: Davis Spring - Coming Events - 10/02/08 06:36 PM
October 4, Saturday is the neighborhood wide garage sale. If you live in the area, it's your opportunity to clear out the clutter. If you don't live in the area, it's your opportunity to do some shopping. The weather should be great.
October 7, Tuesday is National Neighborhood Night Out. It's … (0 comments)
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realtor in austin: THE AUSTIN ECONOMY - BUYING A HOME IN AUSTIN - 08/25/08 09:58 AM
This is a compilation of gather statistics.
In 2007 the average Austin wage was $46,800 up 1% from 2006.
There are 29 publicly traded companies including Dell, Inc and Whole Foods Market which are in the Fortune 500.
There were 25,151 existing homes sold in 2007 which is the second best … (2 comments)
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realtor in austin: Bugs in Austin - What to Know - 08/22/08 09:28 AM
When I relocate buyers from other parts of the country, I'm often asked about the bugs. Yes, we have them. Lots. Some are good, like Lady Bugs, some are annoying, like Flys and Mosquitoes. Here is the breakdown, in my opinion, of what homeowners need to know about:
1. Termites. Yes. … (1 comments)
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realtor in austin: SOLD - 1029 Antique Heritage in Pflugerville, Texas - 08/20/08 05:17 PM
This baby is closed! Things are moving slowly in Pflugerville so this home was on the market for 116 days but I successfully closed it today. It's a 4/2.5/2 with 2 living & 2 dining plus a covered patio with an asking price of $160,000.
It's the second house I've listed … (2 comments)
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realtor in austin: PROTESTING PROPERTY TAXES - 08/13/08 12:09 PM
Visitors from other states are sometimes shocked at the amount we in Texas pay in property taxes but we don't have state income taxes and we use property taxes to fund our schools. I'm all in favor of contributing to education but sometimes that tax bill pinches.
In Texas, the county … (1 comments)
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realtor in austin: AUSTIN CONSUMER RESOURCE - 08/12/08 10:45 AM
If you are relocating to the Austin area or are a current resident but need resources for doctors, dentists, accountants, painters and more, visit http://www.austinsmartconsumer.com/ which is a great resource for services and I'm a featured business this week. Look for my photo on the left side. Click and read my … (0 comments)
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realtor in austin: AUSTIN'S GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT, SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT AND MORE - 08/11/08 05:57 PM
A great place to go to find information about Austin is http://www.austincityguide.com. It's a comprehensive Web site that includes a wide variety of places to go and things to do in Austin with links to other resources.
But, if you are interested in buying or selling a house, I'm the right … (0 comments)
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