The city of Austin is growing and prospering. Forbes named Austin as the number one city to be the next big boom town in the USA. The city of Austin has consistently remained on top of Forbes' many annual lists of best cities and jobs along with many other demographic rankings. Right now Austin i
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07/19/2011
For many months we have seen mortgage rates across the country decreasing and the number of applicants filing for refinancing of existing mortgages increasing. Last week was another down week for applications for refinancing of existing loans. However, the applications for new home loans was on t
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07/14/2011
If you needed more motivation than low mortgage rates and decreased home prices to purchase a new home, then maybe the news of increased rental rates is what you need to pull the trigger and buy a new home in Austin.According to a report relased by Axiometrics Inc., rental rates in the Austin are
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07/12/2011
A new 100-home development set on 32 acres has recently broken ground in Georgetown. The project by Novak Brothers calls for three-story homes, grouped, between the size of 1,700 to 2,700 square feet. The development will be called The Brownstone at the Summit located off I-35 at Rivery Boulevard
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07/07/2011
The heat of summer is here and air conditioning units are running what seems to be around the clock here in the Austin area. In an effort to keep cool, the energy bills usually take a big hit on the budget during the summer months. If you are looking for a way to save money on your energy bi
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07/05/2011
The city of Austin has been named as one of the top cities for young adults looking to start a career. The Austin area offers the largest range of opportunities according to the On Numbers report from American City Business Journals. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau was researched and compiled to
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06/30/2011
If you are facing foreclosure in the Austin area, more assistance may be headed your way. The state of Texas recently received a $135 million grant that will help those homeowners that are at risk of foreclosure. The new Emergency Homeowners Loan Program was recently implemented by The U.S Depart
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06/28/2011
Owning a home in the Austin area has been made a little bit more affordable lately with decreasing interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. After eight weeks of decreasing rates, the numbers have stalled. Last week was the first increase in mortgage interest rates seen in over two months.
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06/23/2011
Big renovations are underway at the Town Lake YMCA of Austin. The facility is over 40 years old and has grown to over 12,000 members. Beyond the many members that they have, they also have many non-members that utilize the many Y programs such as swimming lessons, sports leagues, and various sum
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06/21/2011
The heat is here and before we know it, it will be officially summer. Now that the weather is warm, many turn to local pools to keep cool. Pool safety is important this time of year and Williamson County officials are warning of the dangers that pools can bring and things to do to protect your ch
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06/16/2011