Before "Austin City Limits" hit the national airwaves in 1976, who outside Austin knew the city nurtured such a vibrant music scene? And really, Austin didn't insist it was the Live Music Capital of World until after 1987, when the South by Southwest Music Festival attracted waves of media attent
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09/24/2006
Austin Parks Foundation is proud to continue the Movies in the Park fall series. All movies will be shown at Republic Square Park (4th and Guadalupe St.) in downtown Austin. Bring your blankets and chairs and experience your favorite movies under the stars. Sponsored by AT&T with special assistan
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09/23/2006
If you are a dog, Austin is the place to live. We have 12 dog parks and numerous trails and lakes that are all dog friendly. Restaurants will let you hang out on the patio and even give you a few treats and a bowl of water while you hang out in the sun. There is even a self serve dog wash (which
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09/23/2006
Despite a report from the National Association of REALTORS® that the country’s housing market is slowing down, Austin-area home sales remained solid in August. The latest Multiple Listing Service report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® indicates another record-setting month for the Austin mar
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09/23/2006
I keep hearing that the Austin market is slowing down, but I have yet to have a day of fun and relaxation in about 6 weeks now! I am not complaining...Staying busy keeps me out of trouble. The August market summary is in and the results are pretty interesting. Current Market SummaryAugust 2006 A
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09/21/2006
Have you registered for the annual 2006 Austin Board of Realtors TREPAC Golf Tournament yet? The deadline is Monday Sept. 25. Set in the rolling hills, twisted creeks and secluded canyons of River Place Country Club, this year’s tourney will provide excellent networking opportunities as well as a
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09/21/2006
Plans cost $49.95 a month for individuals and $59.95 for families. AmeriPlan can help REALTORS® and their families save from 20 to 80 percent on medical expenses. TAR has arranged to rebate the $30 member registration fee.The Texas Association of Realtors has teamed up with AMeriplan. I personall
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09/21/2006
If you are channeling Martha Stewart like i clearly am, this show is for you! There are tons of things to check out:Ideas, products, servicesCooking demosHome decor tipsFurniture auctionLast year I met several great contacts including a wonderful faux finish expert who I have referred to 3 client
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09/20/2006
We are in some serious need of rain here in Central Texas. We managed to get a little bit in the last few days. The water level on Lake Travis is dropping about a foot a week. To keep boats afloat the Marina employees had to push the boats farther out to deeper water. This is no easy task, and so
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09/20/2006
Donna Quanrud's blog Safety Warning made me think of this:Sometimes when searching MLS agents will put notes in the "comments" section that in this day and age I find pretty scary. Just the other day I came across comments that said "Son home from school by 4pm, he can let you in...", or "Elderly
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09/20/2006