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  • Open Til Midnight: Late Night Eats In Austin
    By: Joe Cline | - After Midnight: Late Night Bites in Austin

    Austins exciting and colorful night life is one of its major attractions for tourists and residents alike. But after the clubs, concerts, or bar-hopping, the age-old question always arises of where to eat after midnight when most traditional restaurants have called it quits for the night. While Austin is not the city that never sleeps, its still possible to find great food when youre dining late, no matter where the evening ...

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  • What You Need To Know About The First Time Home Buyer Stimulus
    By: Joe Cline | - Passed in the Spring of 2009, President Barack Obamas stimulus package contains some good news for people who want to buy a home but think they arent able to. First time homebuyers can receive tax credits to help them get into a home. In addition to providing a tax credit, this bill also allows for grants for first time homebuyers that qualify. The hope is that this stimulus will help boost the economy by encouraging renters to begin buying. In addition to being a helpful bill for first ti ...
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  • James Mcmurtry: Austin Original
    By: Joe Cline | - Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World, and for good reason: its numerous live music venues and colorful local clubs offer seasoned professionals and up-and-coming bands the chance to perform for live audiences seven days a week throughout the year. One of the most popular local performers is James McMurtry, whose roots-rock anthems gained critical acclaim and popularity due to their inclusion of topical subject matter and down-home bluesy style. McMurtry can be heard performing ...
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  • First Impressions Mean A Lot: Curb Appeal And Staging
    By: Joe Cline | - Enhancing your homes curb appeal can mean the difference between a long wait and a quick sale. By making your home attractive and welcoming to prospective buyers, you can improve your chances for a full-price offer and ensure that your home sells for its true market value. A few simple tips can make a big difference in a potential buyers first impression of your home.

    Curb your enthusiasm

    One common mistake is over-decorating your front lawn and entryway. Less is ...

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  • Things To Do With Your Dog In Austin
    By: Joe Cline | - Pet-Friendly in Austin: The Best of the Best

    Austin is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, and perhaps the world. Offering a wide array of restaurants, activities, and stores that allow four-legged guests, Austin provides a warm and welcoming reception for dogs and their owners.

    Austin dogs can enjoy the luxury of a bakery all their own at Groovy Dog Bakery on South Lamar Boulevard. This specialty bakery offers a wide array of dog treats including fres ...

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  • Blue Dog Rescue Offers Homeless Dogs A New Leash On Life
    By: Joe Cline | - A volunteer organization devoted to the welfare of stray and homeless dogs in the Austin area, Blue Dog Rescue offers hope for hundreds of dogs every year that otherwise would face euthanization. By providing fostering and home placement services, Blue Dog Rescues team of volunteers give these beautiful dogs a second chance at life and the loving homes they deserve.

    Many dogs end up in shelters because of irresponsible breeding practices. Blue Dog Rescue supports the spaying a ...

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  • First Time Homebuyer Credit Likely To Be Extended For Military
    By: Erics Bramlett | - If you haven't had the opportunity to take advantage of the First Time Homebuyer's credit and you are serviceman or woman, you a new tax credit currently being considered in Congress may bring some good news your way. According to reports, Congress is considering making a major change to the tax credit with the help of several smaller bills that are being collectively referred to as the "Service Members Home Ownership Act of 2009." As the name implies, these changes will only affect military per ...
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  • Madoff's Mansions On The Market
    By: Ki Gray | - Marshalls are preparing to put Madoff's mansions on the market, and victims of his ponzi scheme are hoping to cash in big time. Based on court records, the FBI is revving up to sell an estimated $30 million in real estate and property, all of which will go to his victims. The three homes on the way to market are a penthouse in Manhattan, a Montauk beach house on Long Island and a waterfront Palm Beach retreat.

    Vacation property Madoff owned in C d'Azur that was seized by the fed ...

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  • World's Most Famous Real Estate Tycoons
    By: Ki Gray | - No matter what profession you are in, you will be impacted by real estate in some form or another. Whether you own, rent or sub-let, your life is impacted by real estate and the professionals or individuals that sell, manage or own it.

    With that in mind, it would make sense that you just might be interested in people who have made it big in real estate. There are a select few in the entire world who have made their tremendous mark on the real estate landscape. Although, there w ...

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  • Investing In Rental Property
    By: Ki Gray | - Foreclosure City has created the perfect storm in many major cities in the U.S. - the perfect storm for investors to find great real estate deals, that is.

    Large inventories, low interest rates and homeowners hungry to sell all make certain cities ideal for picking an affordable home or two. Before you break a leg rushing out to buy that bargain real estate, however, you'll want to keep in mind the most important factors in a successful real estate deal.

    Location, ...

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  • Top Three Reasons To Buy A Condo
    By: Joe Cline | - If you want the pride of ownership without dealing with all of the hassles (and costs) of owning a home, buying a condo is a perfect solution. Condo sales are increasing as more people begin to see the many benefits of condo ownership, versus renting an apartment or being tied to a house. If youre tired of renting, want to reduce your mortgage payments or want to live in an environment with more amenities, consider buying a condo. Here are three of the top reasons to own a condo.
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  • Strolling Down South Lamar
    By: Ki Gray | - South Lamar has become more and more popular for pedestrians, bicyclists, shoppers, and other visitors, and a stroll down the boulevard can include every imaginable activity and meal or drink. New additions to the "SoLa" scene include the Black Sheep Pub and a couple of other new eateries and pubs, as well as old favorites like the Saxon Pub and the Broken Spoke, both of which are landmarks on the Austin music and dancing circuit and regularly offer well known local musical acts.

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  • Is It A Good Time To Buy A Home?
    By: Ki Gray | - Austin area home sales are down from a year ago, but prices are holding steady. There are many factors making now a good time to buy: low interest rates, tax incentives for first time buyers and cooperative sellers. As consumers change their spending habits, houses are once again being seen as a long-term purchase of a home and not a quick investment. While the days of the house-buying frenzy are long gone, plenty of serious home buyers remain.

    Like the rest of the country, Aus ...

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  • Austin: A Sparkle Of Liberalism In The Star Of Texas
    By: Crystal Kilpatrick | - Located in the heart of conservative Texas sits a veritable jewel of eclectic liberal thought, the state capital, Austin. A fabulous oasis for those free thinkers looking to relocate, go to school, or even just visit, Austin Texas is weird and proud of it!

    Austin is an interesting city for a good many reasons. It was the 17th most literate city in the US for 2008 and was deemed America's #1 college town with a total of ten public universities and colleges including the University of ...

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  • Prideoftexas: Use Austin Real Estate Agents To Assist You With Buying Property In Texas
    By: Vikram kuamr | - Austin real estate agents will be able to show you all of the properties that are on the market in Austin, Texas. If you are planning on finding a home for sale, a condo or investment property in this area, you should work with an Austin real estate agent. Austin real estate agents will help you every step of the way when it comes to finding the right property in the area.

    Austin is a pleasant place to live and offers good home values. The weather is pleasant and warm in this ...

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  • An Austin, Texas Real Estate Agent Can Help You Find The Right Home - How To Find Good Austin, Texas
    By: Vikram kuamr | - You can find a good Austin, Texas real estate agent by going online. If you are planning a move to Austin, you should search out Austin, Texas real estate agents prior to your move. You can do this by going online and looking for agents that will cater to those who can cater to the person who is relocating to the Austin area.

    It can be difficult to relocate to a new area. You do not know the area, you do not know anyone living there and have no idea what to expect when it com ...

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  • Finding Austin, Tx Real Estate Agents - Looking For An Austin, Tx Real Estate Agent For Relocating
    By: Vikram kuamr | - If you are planning on relocating to Austin, look for an Austin, TX real estate agent that specializes in helping those who are relocating to this part of the country. You do not want to waste the time that you have when it comes to moving to Texas in looking at properties that are not what you want. You need to find Austin, TX real estate agents that can help you narrow down your search and get you into the property that you choose.

    There is a lot to know about relocating to ...

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  • Austin Real Estate Agents And Finding The Best Austin Real Estate Agent In Austin, Texas
    By: Vikram kuamr | - When you are looking for Austin real estate agents, you need to be sure that you get those who know the real estate market in Austin and have vast experience. Your Austin real estate agent should have a good knowledge of the market regarding foreclosures as well as pending foreclosures so that you can get the most from your experience with the agent. They should also be able to answer any questions that you have about the neighborhoods, schools and taxes.

    One of the most impor ...

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  • Bouldin Creek Neighborhood In Austin Texas
    By: Joe Cline | - About Bouldin Creek

    Bounded on its north by Town Lake and on its south by Oltorf Street, Bouldin Creek is a family residential area in South Austin replete with the amenities of suburban living. This community is bounded also by South Lamar Boulevard and partly by the Union Pacific railroad tracks on the west and the South Congress Avenue on the east. Its proximity to various amenities provide for a healthy balance of family and social life.

    Your Bouldin Creek neigh ...

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  • When In Austin, Visit The Laguna Gloria Art Museum
    By: Joe Cline | - If you are ever in the Austin area, you must definitely visit the Laguna Gloria Art Museum. The museum is one of the most popular museums in the area and one of the most beautiful at that, too. With its historic Italian villa style, the museums original intention was to become the home of Stephen Austin, the centerpiece in the sprawling grounds of the site. That never happened, though, and the property was later sold in 1914 to the husband and wife tandem of Hal Sevier and Clara Driscoll ...
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  • What You Need To Know When Selling In Today's Market
    By: Richard s | - Although Austin real estate has weathered the housing market storm very well over the last year, the problems experienced throughout the country's largest housing markets are nonetheless felt in Austin.

    The buyer's market, as it stands, means that it may be more difficult to sell your Austin home. Not impossible, by any means, just more challenging.

    What does this mean for you, the seller?

    A buyer's market essentially means that, as a s ...

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  • The Nokonah: Austin's Gem Of The West End
    By: Richard s | - Set your sights on The Nokonah and experience the finest condominium living in Austin. Located at 901 West Ninth Street, The Nokonah enjoys a prime, much envied location in the heart of Austin's West End. Conveniently located in the center of all the excitement and opportunity of downtown Austin, yet tucked in a beautiful, park and greenbelt setting, The Nokonah really does offer the best of both worlds.

    The West End is an exciting place to call home, as it is quickly becomin ...

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  • Investing With An Llc: Rocky Times For Limited Liability Companies
    By: Joe Cline | - Once upon a time, real estate investors felt comfortable putting their holdings in limited liability companies (LLC). Tax strategist Diane Kennedy is warning, however, that LLCs may no longer be the way to go when it comes to investment property mortgages underwritten by the two big mortgage buying companies in town: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

    It seems that Freddie Mac, probably followed closely by his sister Fannie Mae, has announced a change in the rules on refinancing property ...

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  • Austin Texas Real Estate: A Profile Of The Reserve At Hudson Bend
    By: Joe Cline | - You and your family deserve the best. You work hard all day, every day. When you come home, you should do so knowing that your house is located in a luxurious neighborhood and has luxurious amenities that will pamper you and let you forget about the stress of your job. The Reserve at Hudson Bend will give you just that. It is a small community located north of Austin in Texas Hill Country waiting to give you a permanent taste of luxury.

    History

    Austin is a large ci ...

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  • West Austin Tx Subdivision Profile: Commander"€™s Point
    By: Joe Cline | - Driving down RR 620 near the Mansfield Dam, along Lake Travis, you will come across a neighborhood of homes that although small in total size has much to offer. Commanders Point on Commanders Point Drive is a subdivision ready to be your home, ready to welcome you and show you all that there is to see.

    History

    This small subdivision doesnt have a storied past or mythical beginning; it started as most subdivisions do, with a developer, a contractor and a pla ...

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  • West Austin Real Estate: Falconhead
    By: Joe Cline | - Falconhead is one of the most beautiful golf communities available anywhere in the country. With a laid-back atmosphere and a prime location, this neighborhood is one of the most desirable communities within the west Austin area. Falconhead is a welcoming retreat for those who are looking at retiring, but want access to the best the city has to offer or even for those who want a quiet and comfortable place to raise their family.

    History

    While the community of Falco ...

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  • The Trappings Of Seized Real Estate
    By: Joe Cline | - The position that you take on how to make money from real estate really depends on what method or resources that you are using and how well you are using them. This means that you should take due care in deciding the course of action that is going to be best suited to you. Making money from the real estate transactions can be tricky and even trickier when you consider the fact that there are those out there looking to scam you.

    One of the most common scams is the seized real estat ...

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  • Lakeway Texas Subdivision Information: The Preserve At Lakeway
    By: Joe Cline | - Most often when you think of preserves, you dont think of a place to live. You think of a place to visit - an area blanketed in beautiful nature that someone has thought to save from mans development. While that is generally a true assumption, it is not so in the case of the Preserve at Lakeway. This is a development that is surrounded by nature but open to man, open to you who are looking for the perfect home.

    History

    When Austin was developed, many were uns ...

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  • Lakeway Texas Neighborhoods: Rough Hollow
    By: Joe Cline | - The moment you set foot in Rough Hollow you wont be able to leave. The breathtaking views of Lake Travis, with a backdrop of limestone cliffs will have you permanently rooted there. Youll wonder how you could have ever thought to live anywhere else and youll look immediately for a deed to sign, a house to purchase and a home to create.

    History

    The history of Rough Hollow has yet to be written - it is a young community, having been developed only in the las ...

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  • Austin Texas Real Estate Remains Strong
    By: Cherri Fox | - Big things are happening in Austin Texas. Austin is an expanding city, fast becoming one of the most popular areas in the U.S. to live. CNN ranks Austin as the third fastest growing area in the United States. As a major market city with all the conveniences of a metropolitan center and excellent real estate values, Austin is proving to be a great environment for the investing sector.

    In a real estate market that has shown signs of decline nationwide, the market in Austin has cont ...

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  • Buying From A Real Estate Auction
    By: Joe Cline | - Buying real estate is something that many people are just not knowledgeable about. They have never attempted it and have no idea what they need to do. The process can be very easy as long as you have some basic information and just so long as you are willing to follow a simple procedure. As such there are several real estate buying methods to choose from and one is surely to fit into the plans that you have made for homeownership.

    The most common way to buy a home is through a rea ...

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  • Austin Art Galleries
    By: Dane Smith | - Though Austin is known for being the live music capital of the world, and home to the Texas government, today Austin's art scene is on the rise with different art collectives and galleries popping up around town. Many of these studios are manned by recent graduates of UT's studio arts program, giving them a reason to stay in Austin after graduation.

    Downtown Austin has recently gained some very classy, upscale galleries. The Lora Reynolds gallery opened in 2005, with a ...

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  • Bryker Woods Austin Neighborhood
    By: Dane Smith | - Just a few miles from downtown Austin, bordered by Westover on the south, 35th street on the north, Shoal Creek on the east and Mopac on the west, lies the old Austin neighborhood of Bryker Woods.

    Though the neighborhood was named in the 1930s, the origins of the area go back as far as 1886, when the 14 lot William Thiele subdivision was platted within one block between 34th and 35th streets, which still exists today. In the early 1900s, other subdivisions popped up nearby, ...

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  • Profiles In Green Building: The Austin Real Estate Market
    By: Dane Smith | - Austin has long been a home for friendly folk- friendly to each other, friendly to animals, and friendly to the environment. What used to be considered as only the concerns of hippies and the bohemian sect, environmentalism is now at the forefront of commercial and residential design, and "green" businesses are popping up nationwide. Austin, however, was the first city in the United States to establish a local green-building program, laying out environmentally friendly and sustainable guidelin ...
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  • 7 Reasons To Use A Real Estate Agent
    By: Ki Gray | - Some people choose to use a real estate agent and some people choose to go it alone. One thing I have noticed over the years is that a number of seasoned investors looking in a new city will seek out a good agent while novice investors will frequently go it alone. I have even had a number of successful real estate agents seek out my help when they are moving to our city. Why do some of these seasoned investors choose to work with an agent? Below is a list of 7 benefits of using an agent.
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  • Austin Texas Neighborhood Profiles: Steiner Ranch Real Estate
    By: Eric Bramlett | - Located only 15 minutes west of downtown Austin, Steiner Ranch is a community that combines excellent location with exceptional living. Steiner Ranch is situated on the shores of both Lake Austin and Lake Travis, so Steiner Ranch real estate often offers superior views as well as easy access to some of the best water recreation in the area. The community is also home to some fabulous homes that many homebuyers vie for. Whether you want to enjoy naturally stunning views or great home value, Stein ...
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  • Austin Texas Neighborhood Profiles: Brentwood
    By: Eric Bramlett | - What is now known as the Brentwood neighborhood in Austin, Texas, was once just a pretty cotton farm. Then, in the late 1940s, the City of Austin annexed the farm, which was north of then city limits. The farm was next to Brentwood Elementary and the city used the land to establish the Brentwood neighborhood park and to open the school by 1951. Today, few would know Brentwood's rural past without reading up about it, because today the neighborhood is thoroughly modern. In fact, Brentwood has bec ...
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