shelley rowton: A Belated Look at My Awesome Office Birthday Celebration!
- 11/06/10 03:01 PM
In my earlier blog tonight, I explained how busy I've been in October. Maybe the best part of it was my birthday! Since I have the best work friends ever, we celebrated with HUGE porterhouse steaks (thanks Craig Cherico!), baked potatoes, salad and CAKE. We don't mess around when it comes to meat!
It was a beautiful day, so my sidekick Heide came along and we dined out on the patio under the oak trees.
To top off a great day, my office buddy Jamee Yule surprised me with a gift certificate to the Lake Austin Spa & … (6 comments)
shelley rowton: I Know What I'm Doing with the Extra Hour Tonight! My Top 10 Suggestions
- 11/06/10 02:42 PM
So we're all atwitter about the extra hour we get tonight. Many have asked what we'll do with it, so I thought I'd take the guesswork out of it for you and make some suggestions. Here ya go: Take the dog, and yourself, for a walk. Look at the stars and enjoy the stillness while you're out there. The old standby - change out the batteries on your smoke detectors, etc. Sleep an extra hour. We're a pretty sleep deprived society, so you can't go wrong with this one. Call someone you love that you don't regularly talk to very … (8 comments)
shelley rowton: October - Full of Government Affairs, City Council Visits, Election Preparation and More!
- 11/06/10 02:21 PM
Well, I've been away for a while, but not because I was goofing off - I have been immersed in learning my new role as Chair of the Austin Board of REALTORS Government Affairs Committee. I'm not sure how I found myself in this position, but I'm so glad I did. I've been attending and leading meetings, planning for the upcoming year, and attending several training sessions and more. We even made visits to most of the Austin City Council Members to discuss current issues relevant to REALTORS in Austin with as many as 40 REALTORS at times. These issues included … (2 comments)
shelley rowton: Today in My Texas Garden - Beautiful Blooms and Budding Beans
- 09/11/10 12:20 PM
Today, September 11th, seems like a day to both remember the past and look towards the future, and I love to do that in my garden. My garden is made up mostly of plants that were propagated from other plants, both my own and my loved ones. There are years and years of gardening love in the yard, reminding me of the past. Then there are the sweet little sprouts of newness that can be seen all around - new blooms, new vegetable plants, new herbs. Take a look at what today held for me in my Texas garden!
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shelley rowton: Today in My Texas Garden - Texas Native Perennials on Labor Day 2010
- 09/06/10 12:29 PM
I avoided laboring as long as I could today, but I'll keep it light so maybe it won't count against me! Here are a few pictures from my garden, which is dominated by Texas native perennials. From the beautiful Texas Rock Rose to the fast spreading Salvia, all of the natives seem to have an explosion of color waiting for me every morning!
When I moved this Texas Rock Rose to it's new home in the sun, the blooms became a much deeper shade of pink than they had been before.
Just four months … (2 comments)
shelley rowton: The Reserve at Twin Creeks (Cedar Park TX) Craftsman Details Abound!
- 08/25/10 03:03 PM
There are several sections of homes in Twin Creeks, ranging from small lot garden homes to spacious luxury homes on large lots with golf course and hill country views. The newest section, The Reserve at Twin Creeks, is still under construction and features Craftsman architecture in a hill country setting, with both single family home and condominium options.
A home in the Reserve at Twin Creeks
Some of the condos at The Reserve at Twin Creeks In 2010, the sales prices (7 sales) in The Reserve at Twin Creeks have ranged from $165,500 to … (3 comments)
shelley rowton: Mid-August Market Report for River Place in Austin TX
- 08/21/10 03:50 PM
Three homes have sold in the River Place community in West Austin (zip 78730) thus far in August 2010. They sold for an average of $139.41/SF in 104 days on the market. The sellers received 97.53% of their list price at the closing table, higher than the Austin market's overall average and well above the RN MLS area 2010 average to date of 93.3%. The homes that sold were:
4006 Love Bird Ln
10017 Planters Woods Dr
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shelley rowton: Austin/Lake Travis Real Estate Market Holds Strong in July 2010, Some Areas Improve!
- 08/21/10 02:17 PM
Despite fewer sales in July 2010, the LN (Lake North), LS (Lake South) and RN (River North) areas of Austin, TX showed a few signs of moving towards a more seller-friendly market. In LN - which includes Volente, Jonestown, Lago Vista and other areas north of Lake Travis - July's average days on market (DOM) plummeted 50% to 40 days. Year to date, the 2010 average sale price is up almost 33% over the same period in 2009, increasing to $288,159. Closed sales are also up in the area for 2010. Read the LN Report here. In LS - which includes … (1 comments)
shelley rowton: Concordia University (Austin) Offers Nursing and MBA Programs
- 07/21/10 05:28 AM
Since moving to their new campus location in West Austin, Concordia University has been taking enrollment for two new exciting programs. First, a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program was approved April 22nd and will feature pre-nursing and professional nursing courses to help students take advantage of the overwhelming needs of the medical sector in coming years. Next, the university will launch a two year Master of Business Administration program this fall. Setting it apart from the numerous other MBA programs in the area will be the focus on personal transformation. A more holistic approach will be made to selecting participants, … (0 comments)
shelley rowton: Free Admission - Texas State History Museum
- 07/20/10 04:28 PM
Did you know that you can visit the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and its wonderful exhibits for free?! Thanks to Wells Fargo, you are welcome to free admission to the museum exhibits from 2-6 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. The following First Saturdays remain in 2010: August 7th September 4th October 2nd November 6th December 4th The museum is located at 1800 N Congress at MLK in Austin. Call (512) 936-4649 or visit www.TheStoryofTexas.com for more information! … (2 comments)
shelley rowton: What Goes in My Recycling Cart?
- 07/17/10 03:40 PM
Everyone who has a recycling cart has the best of intentions, but single-stream recycling has it's limitations, and some of your goodwill may be holding up the process. Here is a list of what should, and what shouldn't be placed into your single-stream recycling cart: Okay to Recycle: Paper Newspaper Office Paper Junk Mail Cereal and Soft Drink Boxes Corrugated Cardboard Aluminum and Metal Cans Food and Soda/Soft Drink Cans Glass Jars Bottles Rigid Plastics Plastics (Types 1-7) Yogurt Tubs Margarine Tubs Don't Recycle: Plastic Bags Styrofoam Cups Styrofoam Egg Cartons Styrofoam Takeout Containers Pizza Boxes Broken Glass Follow these simple … (7 comments)
shelley rowton: Imagine Austin - Get a Plan!
- 05/23/10 03:14 PM
Austin has growing by leaps and bounds for years, and projections say that we will add another 300,000 jobs and 750,000 residents by the year 2039. But the current comprehensive plan (Austin Tomorrow) was implemented in 1979 and has had only minor revisions through the years. It is woefully outdated, and therefore the City of Austin is currently working to assemble a new comprehensive plan with the help of it's citizens. There have already been several opportunities for involvement. If you want to participate in the current phase - Meeting-in-a-Box #2 - click here. Anyone who plans on being in Austin in … (6 comments)
shelley rowton: Buying a Home is Easy! (If you do these things...)
- 05/22/10 07:40 AM
Buying a House is Easy! (If you do these things...) The last thing in the world that anyone thinks would be easy is buying a house. Believe me, I've seen people go through some really difficult buying experiences. And while I do everything in my power to make my things go smoothly for my buyers, there is only so much I can do. The rest of what goes on is largely up to them. Here are a few simple things that you can do to make buying your next house a fun and easy deal: Get your financial house in order. … (2 comments)
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