austin: Austin Home Sales Are Up - 08/14/09 03:59 PM
Austin home sales continue their upward trend. The number of homes sold has increased steadily each month since the beginning of the year. We are still below the numbers sold in 2008, but, like the rest of the nation, the Austin real estate market seems to be on the rebound.
The Austin … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin Symphony Orchestra Concert and Fireworks Show - 07/04/09 12:30 PM
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! A s you know, it has been another dry year and the danger of fire is ever present. Instead of doing the backyard fireworks at home, I would like to suggest that you attend one of the biggest fireworks shows in the state of Texas. Over … (1 comments)
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austin: Attention Austin Homeowners and Buyers - Interest Rates On The Rise - 06/05/09 03:04 PM
All good things good to an end it seems. And the low-low 4% interest rates have ended. According to the experts, there is little hope that they will return.
For the past three months interest rates have remained under the 5% mark. Just a few short weeks ago, homeowners seeking a … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's Old Pecan Street Festival - 05/01/09 04:15 PM
WOW! It's May already and time, once again, for the Old Pecan Street Festival on 6th Street. Artisans from all over the nation will be at the festival displaying their arts and crafts. In addition to the displays, there will be art classes where you can bring out the artisan in you. Children … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's Habitat for Wildlife is Official - 04/03/09 01:05 PM
In January, I wrote a blog letting you know about Austin's Habitat for Wildlife program. Today, I want to tell you that the goal of that plan has been accomplished. The City of Austin has officially been named by the National Wildlife Federation as a community wildlife habitat. On March 12th, … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's SXSW Festival Swings Into Gear - 03/13/09 03:43 PM
The South By Southwest 2009 Festival, more commonly known as SXSW, begins today in Austin, TX. This is one of Austin's biggest events of the year. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the world and there will be more music than usual until March 22nd, when the festival … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's Clean Water is Honored Again! - 03/06/09 12:54 PM
Last May (2008), I wrote a blog about Austin's great water. At that time, Austin ranked #2 by Forbes.com for the nation's cleanest water. Austin's Clean Water Program (ACWP) was honored again by a higher power, the Environmental Protection Agency. Austin's Clean Water Program was named one of the best infrastructure … (0 comments)
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austin: Have A Sixth Grader In Austin Who Wants To Go To College? - 02/20/09 01:17 PM
Austin sixth graders who would like to go to college should check out the opportunity provided by Breakthrough Austin. Breakthrough Austin is offering families a free program to which provides high-potential students a pathway to attain their college aspirations. The Breakthrough Austin program is limited to those who qualify as a low-income family … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's Green Golf Courses - 02/06/09 01:10 PM
Golf courses are known for their beautifully manicured green lawns and pristine landscaping. Some golfers would have it no other way. However, there is a new wave of golf courses emerging as not only excellent courses but as environmentally friendly as well. The Hills Country Club of Lakeway in Austin is just one … (2 comments)
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austin: Austin Wins The Platinum and The Gold - 01/19/09 07:54 PM
As I have mentioned in previous blogs, Austin is a city with a green living vision. I am proud to announce that both the Dell Children's' Medical Center and The Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Lone Star Austin campus have been awarded high honors by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in … (0 comments)
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austin: Austin's Habitat for Wildlife - 01/02/09 02:34 PM
The City of Austin has established a program in which homes in the city can be habitats for Austin 's wildlife.
There are no tax benefits or discounts to be had. As a matter of fact, there is a $15 application fee to be certified as a wildlife habitat but the benefits … (0 comments)
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austin: Still Looking For The Perfect Christmas Tree in Austin? - 12/19/08 03:14 PM
There are lots of "tree lots" in Austin where you can purchase beautiful Christmas trees but, for a real treat, you may want to visit one of the Christmas tree farms just outside the city limits. ELGIN CHRISTMAS TREE FARM and Gift Shop: Elgin Farms is also going green and offering tree … (0 comments)
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austin: Happy Holiday Happenings In Austin - 12/05/08 02:45 PM
Austin is a happy place any time of year but the holidays are really special here. Below you will find some Happy Holiday happenings to brighten up your days:
Congress Avenue: The Holiday lights will be all ablaze along Congress Avenue on Saturday (December 6). The City of Austin is going green this … (0 comments)
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austin: Step Back In Time - 09/06/08 01:08 AM
In Austin you can two-step, step to the beat of a different drummer or step back in time.
A visit to Pioneer Farms will allow you to step back in time and view the pioneer lifestyle of Central Texas . This outdoor museum depicts three diverse lifestyles' of the 1880's. Featured are … (0 comments)
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austin: Let's All Scream: Ice Cream - 08/08/08 05:03 PM
I scream, You scream, We all scream for ice cream and the dog barks!
There is a new and fun festival here in Austin. I would like to announce the Second Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival which will be held this weekend.
Of course, there will be lots of ice cream, … (0 comments)
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austin: Is The Housing Market About To Change? - 07/12/08 02:39 AM
The Austin real market has remained strong with prices increasing while many metro areas in the country experienced a downturn.
The Austin economy has remained strong and gotten stronger while many metro areas are experiencing a downturn in job growth and stability.
Texas was recently named the best place to do … (0 comments)
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austin: Buy Now - Save Later - 06/28/08 02:07 AM
The Austin Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has released its latest report on the market conditions in Austin . Market activity, although slower than last year, has definitely picked up. Activity is expected to increase and become quite "hot" by mid 2009.
Austin real estate is currently undervalued by … (1 comments)
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austin: Austin’s Great Lake - 06/21/08 01:34 PM
Forbes.com has ranked Austin as the 7th on its America's Best Cities for Outdoors list. One of the reasons has to be one of my favorite places, Town Lake. Town Lake is one of the most popular places in all of Austin to enjoy the great outdoors.
Town Lake is … (0 comments)
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austin: Everyone Finds Austin Real Estate on their Best Place List - 06/06/08 07:26 PM
Everyone Finds Austin Real Estate on their Best Place List
Austin, as well as the state of Texas, has fared very well on many "best place" lists. Another survey by BizJournals.com, has named Austin as #2 on its list of best places for young adults. The main factors looked at in … (0 comments)
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austin: It’s Still The Season To Be Jolly…In Austin - 03/08/08 06:58 AM
Time for an update on Austin Real Estate.
In early December I told you that we were still in a good market here in Austin, Texas (see my December 10 blog ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly - There's no bubbles but only water in Austin! . That statement was … (0 comments)
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