Rain is a precious thing in Central Texas (well, in Texas in general). After a long drought, we have recently, at the entrance to Spring, been blessed with it. Lots of it. Inches and inches of it. The lakes, of late home of the "Sometime Islands", are refilling, and the islands disappearing,
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03/31/2007
I first saw Skidboot on Texas Country Reporter. Having had a heeler before (Jake, Best Dog Ever), and hoping to have one again (which we now do - J.D., Just Dog, trying hard to follow in Jake's footsteps in his own unique fashion), I was fascinated, of course. Over the years I followed Skidboot
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03/27/2007
The above is a quote of a weatherman here in Central Texas last year, and it's an accurate one. (You other Texas agents will understand.)A couple of weeks ago, due to the drought we've been experiencing, we were under a burn ban. The creek that runs in front of our house through our pasture is
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03/26/2007
In Central Texas, we do love to party. Some times of year (this is one of them), you can hardly throw a rock without hitting a festival of some sort or another. For example, this week/weekend: From March 28-April 1, the Texas Wine and Food Festival has its 22nd annual event - over 100 restaura
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03/26/2007
Welcome home to 301 Harbor Drive, Georgetown. This ranch home situated on an acre in secluded North Lake just minutes from Lake Georgetown, Wolf Ranch, the upscale HEB, and other Georgetown amenities, and with access to an easy commute into Austin or to Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, or Liber
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03/24/2007
This beautiful 3000+ square foot two-story home is an entertainer's dream tucked away in Stoney Brook, a quiet Round Rock neighborhood just minutes away from shopping (IKEA! Round Rock Outlet Mall! Wolf Ranch! La Frontera!), movies, golf courses, schools, Scott & White Hospital, restaurants, IH3
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03/24/2007
Now that you're looking at your house, not your home, and you're on the search for a good real estate agent, take a good, long look at the piece of property you are hoping someone will buy. Get out a piece of paper - no, get out several pieces of paper, one for each room, and one for each side o
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03/24/2007
This is my variation of the traditional oatmeal cookie recipe from the Quaker Oats box lid. I took their recipe and played with it a bit. This cookies are not only awesome, they have a tendency to disappear. Great (and memorable!) for open houses or just to take to the office. It's important
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03/20/2007
Now that you've had your attitude adjustment and realize that this building of stick and stone is just that, a building, you're better equipped to get it ready to sell for top dollar. So, what's Step 2? Find a good real estate agent. Why? Simple. A good real estate agent is an invaluable reso
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03/20/2007
So, you want (or need) to move, and you have a home to sell first. But it's a big process, and you've never done it before (or did it long ago), and you're not sure what all is involved. Well, never fear! Here's something to get you started. Step 1: It's No Longer Your Home, It's Your House
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03/19/2007
