Austin is a Best City to Live, Work and Play - 05/31/08 10:59 AM
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (July 2008) has named Austin. TX as one to the ten best places in the United States to Live, Work and Play! They make these assumptions based on many factors including:
Strength of the local economy.
The availability of good jobs.
Affordability of living.
Lifestyle enhancements (availability … (3 comments)
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Kids Eat Free in the Greater Austin Area - Where to Go! - 05/29/08 06:41 AM
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Austin's ParkPflugervilleKids under 40 inches eat freeAll others only $5.95
Buster's Bee Cave BBQAustinFree Kids Cup for kids 3 and under
Cannoli Joe'sAustinKids under 4 eat freeKids under 12 eat 1/2 Price
Catfish ParlourAustinSelect pieces free for kids 3 and under
China ChefAustin and BastropFree Buffet for kids under 511:30 … (2 comments)
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How to Get More Points on Your AR Account... - 05/28/08 07:45 AM
Make every day COUNT on AR!
Several weeks back I started a process along with my daily reading and commenting of AR posts. When I comment on a post, I also subscribe to that person's BLOG and create an ASSOCIATE with them. They usually reciprocate and as a result in the … (19 comments)
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Due Diligence: A Cornerstone to Success in Real Estate Investing - 05/27/08 11:12 AM
Back in my corporate days in the dot com industry, there was always a great amount of due diligence taking place. We were always looking at acquiring competitors and they were always looking at acquiring us. And if you were going to spend $50MM of someone else's money purchasing another company, you'd … (6 comments)
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Austin is listed as a Recession-Proof City by Forbes.com - 05/26/08 10:55 AM
Austin has been named again among one of the best cities in the USA, this time by Forbes.com and their analysis of the most recession-proof cities in the country. In their research, Forbes analyzed the 50th largest metro areas in the United States and looked at many statistical areas such as … (1 comments)
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Old Glory is to be Honored and Revered! - 05/26/08 09:58 AM
On this Memorial Day, I was reminded of a few years back when I visited the Silver Dollar City Theme Park in Branson, Missouri. This is a wonderful step back into the 1800's when there are plenty of old time foods and crafts to be enjoyed, but the most moving of … (5 comments)
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Selling a Home in Round Rock Texas - 05/26/08 07:32 AM
As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home: * The home's condition* Your asking price* Marketing strategyHowever, it's important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the … (0 comments)
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10 Things You Should Ask a Real Estate Agent Before Working With Them - 05/26/08 07:08 AM
Having the right real estate professional by your side can greatly improve your home-buying experience. A good rule of thumb is to interview a minimum of three candidates, but make sure you interview at least two. Here are 10 questions to ask during an interview:
Are you a full-time professional REALTOR®? … (2 comments)
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Save Yourself Money in the Sale of Your Home! - 05/24/08 05:10 PM
Yes it does matter which agent you choose to sell your home. If you list with an inexperienced agent, they rarely have the knowledge to keep you as the seller clear of added costs that can come your way. Let me give you and example. In the past year
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Appliance Sales Tax FREE Memorial Day Weekend! - 05/23/08 11:16 AM
If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, dishwasher or other appliance, shopping Memorial Day weekend will save you money.During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products. The 2008 Energy Star sales tax holiday … (5 comments)
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FUN Childrens Activities in Round Rock and Central Texas Area - 05/23/08 07:36 AM
Arts & Crafts Imagination Saturdays, All Michaels Arts & Crafts locations Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join 30 minute sessions at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - Cost includes supplies: free -$3
Day Trips Austin Steam Train Association, Call for Schedule, Ride the rails into the … (4 comments)
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Freddie Mac Announces Change in Investing/Second Home Guidelines! - 05/21/08 06:34 AM
If you are an active investor in real estate, you need to know that there are changes on the horizon! As of April 22nd, Freddie Mac put out a bulletin that stated that as of August 1st of this year, they will only allow up to 4 properties to be backed by Freddie … (11 comments)
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Freedom is Not Free - Let's Show Our Appreciation this Memorial Day! - 05/20/08 09:22 AM
A few years ago I took my wife and son to Washington, D.C. for the Memorial Day weekend. We did the whole tourist routine around the D.C. area: Smithsonian, National Art Museum, The US Capitol Building, etc. As it turned dark on Saturday evening we had been in the crowd watching … (10 comments)
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2025 Monica Lane - Round Rock Home for Lease - 05/18/08 07:52 PM
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1075 Zeus Cir - Round Rock - For Lease - - 05/18/08 07:46 PM
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The Two Most Important Things in Selling Your Home... Now... - 05/18/08 09:22 AM
Most sellers know that we are in a major real estate slump in most markets of the country as I write this. Selling a home in markets such as this requires that you understand two things: Pricing and Marketing. This article will introduce you to these two concepts and why they … (8 comments)
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Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. V) - 05/17/08 08:48 AM
Fighting Indoor HumidityThe dryer the air in a home is, the cooler the home feels, so humidity reductions should be your goal for your home in the summer. Unfortunately, we can be our own worst enemy in this area because each time we bathe, shower, wash clothes, do dishes or boil … (3 comments)
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Coopers Old Time Pit BBQ in Llano, TX - THIS IS IT!!! BEST BBQ in Texas! - 05/17/08 07:35 AM
When I want REAL Texas BBQ, I hop in the car with the family and take a ride to Cooper's in Llano. Man it doesn't get any better anywhere in the world for BBQ. Now this is saying something, because I am a native Texan and have never had better anywhere; … (14 comments)
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Stone Oak Market Report - Home Sales in 2008 - 05/16/08 07:09 PM
Through the first four months of this year, Stone Oak and Preserve at Stone Oak home sales have been down over previous years as follows:
Homes Sold Difference2007 106 Down by 12%2006 114 Down by 7%
The point is that the market throughout Round Rock is slower this year due to many factors:
A slower economy. … (0 comments)
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My Theme Song - The Deeper the Valley, The Higher the Mountain... - 05/16/08 11:53 AM
OK so I risk getting immediately disqualified from the contest because of the serious tone of this song, however it has been so inspiring to me in the recent past that I felt compelled to share it. We all know that the real estate business can have the highest highs, as … (10 comments)
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Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. IV) - 05/16/08 08:32 AM
Unintentional HeatingMany of the appliances you use on a daily basis add unwanted heat to your home. Your oven is possibly the biggest culprit. Try to avoid baking or broiling on hot days. Use your stovetop to cook meals that can be quickly heated, and keep lids on the pots to … (3 comments)
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Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. III) - 05/15/08 08:22 AM
Keeping the Heat OutsideWe all love windows, don't we? But they WILL cost you money in the summer months. They let the heat in along with the sunshine, making it infinitely more difficult to keep the house cool. You should keep the shades closed and keep the sunlight out to reduce … (3 comments)
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Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. II) - 05/14/08 07:37 AM
Air Conditioning (part II)
Now on to some additional myth-busting. It is another common fallacy that you can cool your home off faster by setting a lower temperature on the thermostat. This somehow kicks the air conditioning system into "overdrive" where it cools faster - NOT TRUE. Actually it … (9 comments)
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Personal Property vs. Real Property - 05/13/08 07:52 PM
When you negotiate a contract, make sure you know what furniture, fixtures and appliances, if any, are being sold with the property. Technically, anything that’s permanently affixed to or installed in the home is real property. Everything else is the sellers’ personal property. This definition leaves a gray area that … (2 comments)
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Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. I) - 05/13/08 07:49 PM
Energy ExpensesFor the average Texas resident well over half of your total energy expenses in the summer will go to cooling your home. Electricity is produced most often in our area of the country by using fossil fuels which as you know are getting more costly every day and also come … (2 comments)
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Change what you can... - 05/13/08 07:21 AM
We can't change the market... We can't change our clients and who they are (well we can, but that is usually a pretty painful process!)... We can't change the economy...
We CAN change our attitude. We can make a positive attitude a habit for ourselves, daily. I am reminded of a … (14 comments)
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Home owners energy saving tips: Reducing your utility costs related to hot water heaters - 05/12/08 01:00 PM
There are a few easy ways to cut down on utility costs as they apply to heating water, the third largest energy expense in your home. There are many ways to save which would include using less hot water, insulating your existing heater, or buying a new one. Insulating blankets may be purchased … (5 comments)
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Buyer's Checklist When Shopping for a Home... - 05/12/08 12:32 PM
The HBH Group offers you this quick checklist in the home hunting process. Notice we didn't call this the home buying process, because this article is intended only to help you pick the right home for you. The actual purchase process is much more complex and is why you as … (0 comments)
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How to Find Great Real Estate Deals Now... - 05/12/08 07:45 AM
If you listen to national news and give it much credence, you probably think that real estate is a bad investment during the current economic conditions. In reality, real estate has never been better and the future is always bright in this area based on historical performance numbers. Throughout the history … (4 comments)
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When Do You Fire Your Property Manager? - 05/10/08 11:32 AM
With the surge in real estate investing in recent years, many people have moved money into real estate all over the country. This has been especially true of our area and now with Round Rock and Killeen being rated by Entrepreneur Magazine as some of the best places to buy real estate … (7 comments)
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Today Does Matter - What are You Doing With It? - 05/10/08 09:47 AM
Dr. John Maxwell is one of the most recognized business and motivational speakers of our day. He has authored more than thirty books, focusing his work on leadership and its impact on business, church and personal life. I have been a student of Dr. Maxwell's works for years now and would like … (10 comments)
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Free Real Estate Investing Training and Seminars - from The HBH Group - 05/10/08 08:55 AM
The HBH Group offers FREE monthly seminars to teach the principles of "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor", the groundbreaking new book that offers the novice real estate investor proven models and systems to create wealth with real estate. Here are some examples of the success stories that are shared in our … (0 comments)
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264 E. Lakeshore Drive - Sunrise Beach, TX - Lakefront Paradise for Sale! - 05/09/08 07:29 PM
Lovely home on the water in Sunrise Beach. All the amenities here and great for a weekend retreat or a lifetime of fun all the time. Boats and boat dock included. Fishing area with automated fish feeder and cleaning area. Lake water irrigation keeps the grass green and lush. See a … (0 comments)
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In a Catastrophe, Home Inventories Can Be Your Salvation! - 05/08/08 09:10 PM
Why a Home Inventory is ImportantPut yourself to the test. Could you make a list of everything in your home from memory, without going room by room? Most of us would answer no, which is why a Home Inventory is such a necessity. When a natural disaster or burglary occurs, your … (4 comments)
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There Could be Poison in Your Backyard! - 05/08/08 09:04 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned the use of a cancer-causing wood preservative. That's the good news. The bad news is that the substance, known as CCA (for chromated copper arsenate), is embedded in 90% of all outdoor wooden structures, including decks and play equipment. If you have any outdoor wooden … (5 comments)
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1147 Stone Forest - Round Rock - For Lease - 05/08/08 06:59 AM
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Why You Should Buy Properties, Not Consumables - 05/07/08 12:03 PM
Consume, consume, consume – consumption of goods and services is what makes our market-based economy click. Money has to move from person to person to keep the economy going. Most of my readers can hearken back to your college days when you sat through an accounting class, sifting through all those … (8 comments)
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Reducing Your Gas Expenses... - 05/06/08 07:02 AM
I have written a couple of posts recently on reducing your expenses on gasoline. These include: Gas Prices ARE KILLING OUR BUSINESSES! and Tips on Saving Money in an Era of Higher Gas Prices. In this post, I want to share another way to reduce your costs at the pump - a more collaborative … (10 comments)
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1084 Zeus Circle, Round Rock, Texas - For Sale - Keller Williams/The HBH Group - 05/05/08 06:18 PM
Welcome home to 1084 Zeus Circle, Round Rock, Texas. This home is an exquisite Gehan plan that is four years young and bacs up to an open field area. Located on a quiet circle, schools are withing walking distance and this home is very close to all the new outlet malls … (3 comments)
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Why Austin Texas Real Estate Investment Has a Great ROI - 05/05/08 10:33 AM
Real Estate Investors love Austin Texas and The HBH Group loves Real Estate investors. You are a major focus of our business and we have configured our service mix to meet the needs of Real Estate investors and those interested in Real Estate Investment.
Why is the Austin Texas area so … (11 comments)
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Protecting Your Children While Online - Free Tips from The HBH Group - 05/05/08 07:40 AM
My team and I are committed to families and as a result your children as well. No one single group is more vulnerable in the world today more than children. Albeit a fantastic information source and a cornerstone of our business at The HBH Group, The Internet can be a dangerous … (4 comments)
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The HBH Group – Specialists in Texas Real Estate Investing - 05/05/08 07:31 AM
From all over the U.S. the word is coming out that Central Texas is the next big real estate investing area the investors are moving toward. There are some significant reasons for this fact. These include:
Substantial job growth - The technology boom has brought the jobs to Central Texas in a … (0 comments)
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What Is The Deal With Roundrock Texas? - 05/04/08 02:10 PM
Since 2000, the population of Roundrock Texas has grown by nearly 50% from 61,000+ to 91,000+ people. Roundrock is one of the fastest growing areas in Texas and even the entire nation for that matter. What are some of the factors drawing people to this area? Here are a few:
Substantial job … (3 comments)
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How to Identify Great Investment Property in Texas - 05/04/08 01:50 PM
My team and I specialize in assisting investors acquire and manage investment property in and around the north Austin area: Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville and Hutto. I post this article in order to help you identify what factors constitute a great deal here and how we can help you acquire, lease … (0 comments)
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Looking for Property Management in Round Rock? - 05/03/08 04:33 PM
The HBH Group offers full service Property Management in Round Rock, Texas and we are currently seeking new management properties. We focus in a small area of North Austin and can offer the following services over and above many of the competing companies in the area:
Because we concentrate in a small … (0 comments)
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Investment in Texas Can Help You Retire Early! - 05/03/08 04:02 PM
Did you know that people just like you make an Investment in Texas every day by purchasing investment real estate here? Did you also know that real estate is one of the safest and yet most lucrative investments of all and is available to nearly everyone? These are just two of … (2 comments)
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Time To Celebrate! - 05/01/08 10:22 AM
Ok so maybe 30,000 points doesn't seem like much when you hear of people eclipsing 400,000, but I did it all in 6 weeks and along the way had 6 leads and 3 referrals come from AR and Localism! I am elated!
Thanks to all of you "in the Rain" that … (22 comments)
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May Events in Texas - Things to see and do! - 05/01/08 08:41 AM
MAY 2008
1 CONROE Free Concert in the Park, (936) 522-3014, www.cityofconroe.org
1 KERRVILLE Symphony of the Hills, (830) 792-7469
1 AMARILLO [1-3] Greater Southwest Music Festival, (806) 373-5093, www.gswmf.com
1 HELOTES [1-4] Cornyval & PRCA Rodeo, (210) 695-2103, www.cornyval.com
1 ODESSA [1-4] Fiesta West Texas, (432) 580-8112
1 PORT NECHES [1-4] Riverfest … (3 comments)
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Wood Glen Market Report - May 2008 - 05/01/08 07:46 AM
Through the first four months of this year, Wood Glen home sales have been down over previous years as follows:
Homes Sold Difference2007 13 Down by 62%2006 16 Down by 68%2005 16 Down by 68%2004 17 Down by 71%2003 15 Down by 66%
The point is that the market throughout Round Rock is slower this year due … (0 comments)
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