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Congress Avenue Marriott Project

The Austin American Statesman just gave a report that I paid close attention to.  Specifically, the Marriott Hotel project that was planned for Congress Avenue between Second and Third Streets is now on hold.  This is a time, especially due... Read →

    Green Living

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Green By Design Workshop

Dang it!  I just missed posting this up here for all you green-minded folks as the deadline for registering was last night.  Sorry!  Thankfully, the workshop is held quarterly, so we will get another chance to get this right soon. ... Read →

    Finance

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Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High?

Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High? Income tax, sales tax, estate tax, excise tax, alternative minimum tax...and just when you thought you'd paid them all...along comes your property tax bill as a homeowner. But did you know that the... Read →

    Culture

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Dog Friendly List

Check out this new website I just discovered while chewing on my owner's laptop! Dog Places They give all you dog owners out there a great list of resources.  From restaurants and places where we are invited too, to parks, daycares, grooming,... Read →

    Home Improvement

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Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

From our good friends at Old Republic Home Warranty comes the following advice on how to keep your outdoor furniture looking fresh and new all summer long! Conventional Plastic Web Lawn Chairs Clean plastic webbing with an all-purpose cleaner, using... Read →

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    Statistics

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November Statistics and Good News

I have some sobering news and some more encouraging news, all in one post!According to the Multiple Listing Service available to Realtors: 1.        Unit Sales in the area for November of 2008 were down 48% ... Read →