7521 Windrush Dr. Austin 78729. Milwood is my neighborhood and my previous blog entry was about how great a place it is to live. This house is on my street and backs to the greenbelt/hike&bike that runs from the park all the way to the end of the neighborhood. It's a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car g
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05/16/2008
I live in Milwood just north of McNeil between 183 and Parmer Ln. The neighborhood was built in the late 80's through the '90's so although it was once considered far out it's now relatively close in. There is an incredible park system that includes a beautiful park area with huge Oak trees, picn
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05/15/2008
On Tuesdays tourfactory, the photography company I use for my listings sends me and my sellers a report on the number of hits their online advertising has received. It's a great measuring tool that helps me keep informed of market conditions of a property and keeps the seller up to date on what's
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05/13/2008
Did you know that the Austin City Council is considering an ordinance that would require you to install energy efficient upgrades to your home before you can sell your property? This mandate would require homeowners to obtain a “Certificate of Compliance” from the City of Austin before homeowner
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05/10/2008
At least twice a week I visit my mother who lives in assisted living. She has Alzethimers but still remembers what she deems important like when I'm coming and how to get around the grocery store. She likes to go out but usually can't remember having been somewhere before although she often fakes
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05/09/2008
Yes! We never take a vacation but we couldn't pass this up. A researcher in France has organized a tribute to my husbands' Uncle who died in WWII defending France so we are taking the opportunity to visit Paris and have fun as well as attend the 3 days of ceremonies. My husbands father and 3 br
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05/08/2008
Fun and interesting. Check it out! B-Scene at the Blanton Museum of Art 6-11PM June 6, 512.471.7324 Republic of Texas Biker Rally on Congress Ave Texas Greek Festival at Laguna Gloria , 3809 West 35th St Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Rosewood Recreation Center, 512.472.6838 For more informat
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05/07/2008
The compilation of statistics from Austin Board of Realtors compares a month to the same month of the previous year. Clearly there is a lot of inventory on the market and sales have slowed. Some areas are more active than others. To find out how your area is doing, contact me. My company has an e
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05/06/2008
1. Start saving. Ideally, you should have 3-20 percent of the purchase price saved as a down payment. And factor in closing costs which average 3 percent of the home price.2. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross inco
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05/05/2008
In 1908 a group of state board of real estate brokers organized to form a national association that later became known as the National Association of REALTORS• for the purpose promoting ethics in the industry and eliminating the "riffraff." Most people don't know that not all real estate agents
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05/02/2008
