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Austin Texas, Great Food

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 Austin Texas is the home of great food, in addition to great fun.  Known as a city of festivals, Austin is on the map for music yet one of the city’s lesser known, but equally great, attributes is food.  From food trucks to BBQ and everything in between and beyond, Austin Texas is rapidly becoming … Continue reading Austin Texas, Great Food

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Austin’s finest breakfast tacos

In Austin, there’s a cultural phenomenon surrounding the perfect breakfast taco.  You know, those tortillas stuffed with eggs, and your choice of additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, beans and other vegetables, potatoes, salsas and other taste-bud tantalizers.  Rarely will two people agree on the same ingredients or even the same restaurant! To whet your … Continue reading Austin’s finest breakfast tacos

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Planning to buy a house in Austin Texas this year? Things you should know.

Planning to buy in 2011?  Preparation is the key to getting the best deal when shopping for a new home in Austin, TX.  Following are some tips to help get you started: 1.  Define Needs Versus Wants: Make a list of “needs” versus “wants” for your new home.  For example, if you have a large … Continue reading Planning to buy a house in Austin Texas this year? Things you should know.

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Austin is Top Ten city for men in recent survey

Based upon a recent survey in Men’s Health Magazine, Austin TX ranked in the Top Ten of cities for men, based up a set of 35 criteria evaluating things like air quality, employment, fitness, commute times, and life expectancy. With a youthful, active, and engaged citizenry, Austin is a terrific place to live, work and … Continue reading Austin is Top Ten city for men in recent survey

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Formula One is Coming to Austin Texas

A Formula One race track is coming to Austin Texas and last week the City Council passed a resolution committing public funding for water lines at the site.  The Austin race track will be built in Wandering Creek and the city of Austin will make sure that the proper water and sewer lines are in … Continue reading Formula One is Coming to Austin Texas

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Barton Springs, Swimming Hole in Austin Texas

Barton Springs is a renowned swimming hole located in Austin Texas and enjoyed by people from around the world.  The spectacular spring is a tributary to the Colorado River, formed millions of years ago from a fault zone known as the Balcones Fault.  The Austin spring is a landmark both in the city and the … Continue reading Barton Springs, Swimming Hole in Austin Texas

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Austin Texas, Great City For College Graduates

Austin Texas is a great city for new college graduates.  Austin is ranked number five on a list put out by Businessweek of the best cities for new college graduates.  Out of the top ten cities on the list four are from Texas, Houston being number one, Dallas number three, Austin number five, and Fort … Continue reading Austin Texas, Great City For College Graduates

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Fine Austin Vacations – Destination Bermuda!

Every once in awhile we like to remind ourselves that although the lifestyle here in Austin is carefree, relaxed, and simultaneously vibrant, it never hurts to explore our greater world and appreciate the finer things in life! As such, in a recent issue of Home By Design magazine we keyed in on this wonderful piece … Continue reading Fine Austin Vacations – Destination Bermuda!

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Adding a room to your house? Seven Rules to follow

Great tips when considering an addition to your home. This recent article by Paul Bianchina offers seven great tips for people considering an addition to a home. With an eye on how “aesthetics, access, and open space affect resale,” this is a great article. And who knows, if it sparks a conversation about trading up … Continue reading Adding a room to your house? Seven Rules to follow

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Protect your home this summer!

With summer approaching, many of you may be considering family vacations. You know who else is looking forward to their summer vacation? Neighborhood thieves! Here are a couple of useful articles on how burglars determine if a home is a good topic. From Reader’s Digest, these two articles are great conversation starters: 13 Things a Burglar … Continue reading Protect your home this summer!

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