Archive for March, 2008

Austin Museum of Art Unveils New Addition.

Monday, March 31st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

The Austin Museum of Art is planning a new museum and 30-story office tower. Plans for the new additions were unveiled earlier this week for the new 23 million dollar ... Read more..

Seaholm Project in Austin

Sunday, March 30th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The City of Austin is redeveloping the Seaholm Power plant and surrounding property.  If the proposed deal is accepted next month the development group  would pay more than 98 million ... Read more..

Bridges on the Park

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

The Bridges on the Park offers its residents a high quality lifestyle.  beautiful sophisticated units offer luxurious features such as stainless Bosch appliances, Kohler fixtures, high ceilings, hardwood floors, private ... Read more..

Arthouse at Jones center

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Arthouse of Austin features the contemporary arts and encourages the public's understanding of both the arts and the artists that create it.  Arthouse  also supports artists and their careers. It ... Read more..

New HEB Grocery Store to Open This Week

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The new 65,000 square foot HEB grocery store in the Westlake area will feature some unexpected amenities.  According to the Austin Business Journal, the store will have "curbside grocery loading ... Read more..

New Research Shows New Priorities for Buyers of New Homes

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

New data has been compiled by both the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens.  The info was presented at the International Builders' Show recently.  With the studies showing ... Read more..

Austin Area Home Prices Rise

Monday, March 24th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

February brought a two-percent rise in the median home price in Austin, according to the Austin Business Journal.  However, the article also cautions that there was a ten-percent decrease in ... Read more..

Developers Begin Bidding on Downtown Redevelopment Site

Monday, March 24th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Proposals from development groups across the country are due on April 30 in order to be considered for the honor of recreating the old water treatment plant at West Cesar ... Read more..

Foreclosure Numbers Up in Austin

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

According to the American-Statesman, the number of forclosures on properties in Austin increased 15% over the last year.  Although this is a substantial increase, with 340 houses up for auction ... Read more..

Major Award given to the Blanton Museum

Friday, March 21st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

AICA-USA awarded the "Best Thematic Show Nationally" for The Geometry of Hope: Latin American Abstract Art from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection.  The Blanton Museum received this award at ... Read more..