Austin Board of Realtors sponsored the Economic Forecast for Austin event this week and there were some good statistics but not really too many surprises! The 4th quarter in Austin real estate was the worst since 1986 however the thoughts are Austin is well-positioned and should take 2 years to w
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01/08/2009
H.E.B. is one of the largest grocery store chains in Austin,Texas. They also feature an upscale store called Central Market with another one under construction in the hip Domain area along with their various super stores. I like to shop there because they are consumer friendly, have wonderful f
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01/07/2009
Sunday in church our pastor was talking about the legacy of "grace", living it and leaving it behind for others. It really made me think about "giving". We are all natural born givers. Giving unselfishly of our time and resources can be addicting once we get in practice. The rewards are e
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01/06/2009
2008 ended on a solid note with 72 properties closing and funding in Canyon Creek, Austin, Texas. There was a 25.77% decrease in total number of homes closed from 2007 when there were 97 homes reported closed and funded. The good news is there was only a 1.97% decrease in average price/square fo
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01/05/2009
There have been many wonderful posts on Active Rain concerning goals, starting a new year with renewed energy and notification of many classes offered to start on the right foot for 2009. Every day there have been emails from friends or family with inspiring thoughts, jokes or videos. One of th
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01/05/2009
In setting goals and striving to focus our attention on behaviors that need to change and areas we need to improve some have found a life coach is invaluable for the best results. Tests for profiles are administered and evaluations are made to determine the route needed. A program is tailor mad
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01/05/2009
This morning I was taking my early morning 3 mile walk and was listening to NPR. They were talking about a list of words Lake Superior State University issued in the annual report that they felt needed to be banned from our usage! These are words they consider to be miss-used, over used or usel
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01/04/2009
Mentoring continues to be the most effective way to pass on skills, knowledge and wisdom. It's a tradition that has withstood the test of time and today is widely in practice. It's a commitment that many make which actually ends up making them a better person. When giving with no thought of an
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01/02/2009
So who is this Pantone and what's up with the color yellow for 2009? Pantone is internationally recognized for its color pallete and every year they choose the color of the year! In 2008 the color of the year was Blue Iris. That goes along well with the whole contry singing the "blues"! Technic
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01/02/2009
