Maybe you’ve seen by now the statistics for nationwide home sales in December, released by the National Association of Realtors. The grim-sounding data show that home sales dropped almost 17 percent in December from November. It represents the largest monthly decrease in 40 years, according to the Associated Press. Of course, a great deal of … Continue reading December sales data a mix of good and bad news
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December sales data a mix of good and bad news
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Help for Austin real estate foreclosure investor-buyers just around the corner
Effective February 1, 2010 the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relax FHA rules that prohibit insuring mortgages on homes that are owned by the seller for less than 90 days — a move that could help expedite the rehabilitation and resale of foreclosure properties.
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Words to live by, as another year marches on …
HOW TO STAY YOUNG 1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them. 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. 3.Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever, even ham radio. Never let the brain idle. … Continue reading Words to live by, as another year marches on …
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Federal Government Takes Aim at Consumer Debt
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s efforts to help borrowers understand what costs they are getting into (see http://blog.fineaustinliving.com/shopping-for-a-mortgage-should-get-easier-in-austin), is just one example of the federal government’s primary target as the U.S. economy comes out of this recession. Consumer Debt It’s easy, of course, to blame the housing industry for the financial mess. And … Continue reading Federal Government Takes Aim at Consumer Debt
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2009 Music, the Year-in-Review in Under Five Minutes
The year 2009 in pop music. A mashup by DJ Earworm showcasing the Tops in Pop Music from a year filled with angst and rejuvenation … a definite alternative to all of the creative and positive energies flowing in Austin’s live music venues across town.
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Fine words to live by, in Austin and everywhere…Merry Christmas!
Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life: * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. * Always read stuff that will make you look good, if you die in the middle of it. * Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can … Continue reading Fine words to live by, in Austin and everywhere…Merry Christmas!
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Pioneer Crossing is Austin, luxury
Pioneer Crossing is more than fourteen hundred acres of green rolling hills and mature dense woods in Austin, Texas. Residents enjoy refreshing swims in the junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, a fun children’s pool, an elegant clubhouse, tot’s lot and playground, picnic areas, walking paths, wide sidewalks and a friendly community. Pioneer Crossing is located very … Continue reading Pioneer Crossing is Austin, luxury
Geenway Lofts in downtown Austin, Texas
Greenway Lofts is the premier Austin address located in Mueller. This 4-story building offers 34 spacious, open-floorplan condominiums that boasts environmentally-friendly innovations. The quality construction of this community includes wood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, track lighting, and secured garage parking. Residents of Greenway Lofts enjoy more than 140 acres of parks, open space, … Continue reading Geenway Lofts in downtown Austin, Texas
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Austin, Texas a great place to live
Austin Texas wins award after award as the best place to live in the country. Msnbc.com took five of the most prominent “best places” to live lists, those of Forbes magazine, Kiplinger.com, Money magazine, Fortune Small Business magazine and Relocate-America.com to offer a new perspective on the most ideal place to call home. The capital … Continue reading Austin, Texas a great place to live
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The Austonian offers luxury residences in downtown Austin, Texas.
The Austonian is a soaring 56-story, high-rise building located on Congress Avenue. When completed, the Austonian will be one of the tallest in the area as well as one of the most exclusive. These luxury residences range in price from $500,000 to more than $8.4 million dollars! The ground floor of the Austonian is home … Continue reading The Austonian offers luxury residences in downtown Austin, Texas.
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