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- Mortgage Interest Rates Move Down Again But Still Relatively High
This article analyzes at the recent changes with mortgage interest rates. - South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
Austin is a town that has chosen as its mantra "Keep Austin Weird". This article looks at one of the places that contributes to this the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture. - Austin, Texas: A Cyclist's Paradise
With its wealth of resources and extensive trails, Austin, Texas, is widely regarded as a cyclist's paradise. - Austin City Limits: Where the Music World Comes Together
Every year, the entire music community converges on Austin, Texas, for a sweltering late-summer weekend of non-stop music from the best bands in the country. - How to Stay Fit on a Budget
Trimming your budget doesn't have to mean sacrificing your health, or that of your family. Follow these tips to keep fit and active, regardless of your financial situation. - How to Eat Well Without Overspending
With everyday costs on the rise, it's become more important than ever to make sure you're getting the best value for your dollar. Follow these simple tips to maximize your food budget. - A Grape Time in Austin, Texas
Austin's high-energy entertainment scene has always been the talk of the town. But traditional bars and restaurants are making way for wine bars, the next big thing to entice the young, sophisticated Austin set. - Mortgage Interest Rates Move Down Slightly And The Impending Takeover of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
This article looks at the recent news with mortgage rates and current issues with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. - The Roller Derby, Austin Style
A group of Austin women started a local roller derby league that has impacted not only the city, but the entire country with its independent, community-based spirit of fun and competition. - Five Ways to Cut Energy Usage & Save Money Around the House
There are many countless ways people can reduce energy use around the house to save money and promote sustainability. - Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival
The Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival is an annual tradition in Austin. This article looks at some of the events at the festival. - Tips and Tricks For Home Staging
Staging a home can greatly increase in chances of selling. This article looks at how to stage a home. - Austin Originals: The Alamo Drafthouse
Austin's unique character is made up of the many original, one-of-a-kind people, places and establishments that give the city its identity. One of the most beloved of these is the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Why would you see a movie anywhere else? - A Guide To Downtown Austin Urban Living
The number of people living in Downtown Austin has steadly been rising over the last few years. This article looks at what is spuring this downtown migration - Austin Profiles : The Austin Ghost Tours
Austin Ghost Tours is a tour of some of Austin's old and historic buildings. Its one of Austin less well know but fun attractions. - Fixed Rate Mortgages Hold Steady Again While Arms Nudge Down
This article looks at recent changes with mortgage interest rates. - How to Avoid Over-Spending
Many people have trouble sticking to their budgets and staying in the black each month. These simple tips can help even the worst over-spenders curb their bad habits and foster financial responsibility. - Town Lake - Lady Bird Lake
One of Austin's most popular attractions is Town Lake and its surrounding parklands. This article looks at Austin's popular Town Lake. - How to Make a Budget (and Stick to It)
Financial stability is not as difficult to achieve as many people think--all it takes is a little planning, a little discipline, and the desire to make it happen. - Austin Neighborhood Profiles : Barton Hills
Barton Hills is one of the earliest settlements in Austin. This article looks at some of the history of the Barton Hills neighborhood. - Barbecue Joints in Austin
Austin like most cities in Texas is a place where people love their BBQ. This article is a list of some of Austin's most famous BBQ joints. - Austin Weather; A Study in Contrast
Austin enjoys a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters, but severe weather events can occur that give residents the impression that things can change quickly. - Austin Traditions: The Trail Of Lights
The Trail of Lights is an annual tradition in Austin. This article looks at some of the history and activities for the Trail of Lights - Mortgage Interest Rates Keep Steady
This article looks at the recent news with mortgage rates and other recent news in the lending industry. - Austin Originals: Kerby Lane Cafe
With literally hundreds of unique dining options throughout Austin, it's tough for some restaurants to establish themselves. Kerby Lane Cafe is a local Austin staple that has been pleasing patrons for almost 30 years. - Austin Restaurant Profiles: Hula Hut
Austin has a number of local restaurants. This article looks at one on Lake Travis called Hula Hut. - How to Avoid Pain at the Pump
Simple changes to your routine can help you save substantially at the pump. - Austin Profiles : Austin Steam Train
The Austin Steam Train is a unique Austin experience that allows passengers to experience the central Texas hill country. - AMOA-Laguna Gloria Art Museum
The Laguna Gloria Art Museum is a popular art museum located in Austin. This article looks at some of the features and history of Laguna Gloria. - Mortgage Interest Rates Nudge Down a Little
This article looks at the recent news mortgage rates and other recent news in the lending industry. - Austin Profiles : The Blanton Museum Of Art
The Blanton Museum of Art is one of the largest collections of art in central Texas. This article looks at some of the offerings of the Blanton Museum of Art. - Austin Restaurant Profiles: Shady Grove
Live music, classic movies, good food, and a great vibe. Shady Grove offers it all. - Things To Do When You're Moving
Movings a hassle, and there's so many things to do. Here's a list of what to do and not do when you're planning that move. - Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin Texas
Austin's unique museum dedicated to cultural and artistic contributions of Mexican and other Latin heritage - The Bat Fest in Austin Texas
Austin's celebration of the unofficial city mascot. - Mortgage Rates Jump up to Highest Level Seen in 2008
Mortgage interest rates jumped this week to reach their highest levels of 2008. This article looks through the changes. - Steps to Finding the Right Neighborhood
When searching for a neighborhood that is just right for you, there are various aspects to consider like school, land, shopping, and of course, location. Balancing these aspects to make the right real estate decision takes some prioritization, and with the help of a real estate agent, you can sort through these things. - Mortgage Interest Rates: Up Up And Away
Mortgage interest rates have been rising over the last month. This article examines the current trends with mortgage interest rates. - Planting Austin Friendly Flowers : A Guide To A Low Maintenance Garden
Using native flowers has many benefits for your garden. This article talks about some of the plants that are native to Texas along with detailing some of the benefits of choosing native plants. - How Will The US Economy Recover?
The US is currently dealing with the fallout from the mortgage crisis. The article looks at the current state of the US economy. - Investing in a Down Market
When the market is down people frequently avoid investing. This article looks at some of the benefits of investing in our current down market. - Pioneering Austin Architect AD Stenger
Though AD Stenger wasn't as prolific as Joseph Eichler, or as well known as Frank Lloyd Wright, he built some of Austin's most unique homes that are now considered mid-century modern. - The 30 Year Loan Vs The 15 Year Loan
This article compares the 30 Year Loan vs the 15 Year Loan. We compare the monthly savings of the 30 Year Loan, and the investment potential of this saving, vs the overall lower cost of the 15 Year Loan. - Real Estate: Where's The Bottom?
The US real estate market is currently going through a slump. This article discusses some of the factors weighing on the national real estate market. - Putting In A Flowerbed
Adding a flowerbed is a great inexpensive way to add some charm to your lawn. This article describes how to put in a flowerbed. - Commodities Stoke Inflation Fears
The Fed has cut interest rates several times in 2008. This article discusses the problems associated with inflation which has followed the interest rate cuts. - Austin Entertainment Profiles : Red River Clubs
This article discusses the rich and vibrant history of the Red River district in Austin, Texas, which has spawned some the most renowned blues and rock musicians of the past fifty years. - Credit Crunch: Light at the End of the Tunnel
The credit crunch has been gripping the country for the last several months. This article discusses the current situation with the credit crunch. - Home Improvement Tips : Bathroom Renovations
When remodeling a house one of the most important factors for getting a good price in the end is the bathroom. This article discusses how to remodel a bathroom. - Sub-Prime Fallout: Why Such A Big Deal?
This article describes the sub-prime crisis in detail, with emphasis on its similarities and differences from the savings-and-loan scandals. - North Loop: Old Meeting New
North Loop is one of the many eclectic choices of neighborhoods in Austin, TX. This article gives some background and history on the area and gives you sense of how the neighborhood feels. - Basic Statistics on Austin Texas
Austin, Texas is drawing people from both coasts and around the US. It's not just the rolling hills and charming neighborhoods that are attracting the population growth. In this article, we talk numbers and facts that are making Austin an appealing place to call home. - Austin Texas Neighborhood Profiles : Clarksville
The West Austin area of Clarksville was originally a freedman's colony for slaves freed after the Civil War. Clarksville now has a very diverse population, and this diversity is reflected in the various nationalities of the residents. There is an excellent public grade school in Clarksville, named Mathews Elementary. - Remodeling A Kitchen : A How To Guide
This article describes how to perform a kitchen remodel. - Steps to Finding the Right Neighborhood
When searching for a neighborhood that is just right for you, there are various aspects to consider like school, land, shopping, and of course, location. Balancing these aspects to make the right real estate decision takes some prioritization, and with the help of a real estate agent, you can sort through these things. - Current Issues Weighing on the Global Economy
This article looks through the different issues facing the global economy. - Quitting Real Estate: Possibly a Good Career Move
As the real estate market slows alot of realtors have been leaving the real estate profession. This article goes through a few reasons why leaving might be a smart idea. - Why in Today's Market a 30 Year Loan is King
In the past I used to tell people to look at different mortgage rates for different loan products and determine what was best for them. If they were planning on moving soon a 5 Year ARM might work. If they planned on staying on the house longer they might consider a 30 Year Loan. - Hillary and Obama: Where Are The Issues?
This article discusses the ongoing primary fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. - A History of Some of Austin's Oldest Hotels
This article discusses the storied history of some of the old hotels in Austin, Texas like the Driskill and the Stephen F. Austin - Why as a Listing Agent I Prefer to Work With Buyers With Buyers Agents
This article explains how buyer's agents help reduce the potential for misunderstandings between buyers and sellers and streamline real estate transactions. - Why I Hate 40-Year Loans
This article explains some of the disadvantages of 40-year mortgages compared to some other options, while presenting many of the loan packages that helped cause the subprime crisis in a more critical light. - Bear Stearns and the New Federal Reserve
This article discusses the recent Federal Reserve-backed takeover of investment bank Bear Stearns by its competitor JPMorgan Chase, emphasizing the changing role of US monetary policy in the market. - Can The Bush Tax Cut Work?
Can the impending economic stimulus package that the Bush administration is creating have the power to keep the US from recession? This article discusses some of the factors of the economic crisis. - Austin Neighborhood Profile: Hyde Park
This article showcases the lovely and historic Hyde Park neighborhood in Austin, Texas. - Bear Stearns and the Free Market
This article concerns the governements quasi bailout of Bear Stearns. - Why the Fed is Having Less Influence over Mortgage Interest Rates
This article talks about the current relationship between the Fed and mortgage interest rates. - Why Home Buyers should not Underestimate the Importance of Interest Rate Drops
This article describe why potential home buyers should pay attention to interest rate changes. - Bear Stearns from 20 Billion to 236 Million and Beyond
This article talks about the recent history of Bear Stearns and its recent buyout. - Is the Democratic Primary Destroying the Democrats?
This article talks about the damage the current presidential primary is doing to the Democratic Party. - Profiles in Green Building: The Austin Real Estate Market
This article covers the long history of green building in Austin, Texas and its relationship to real estate in the area. - Austin BBQ: A Tour of the Town
This article provides a tour of some of the best BBQ joints in Austin Texas. - Synthesizer Fundamentals: Classic 80's Brass
This article describes in detail how to build classic 80's synth brass sounds step by step. - Hillary and Obama: Where Are The Issues?
This article discusses the ongoing primary fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. - Feng Shui in Real Estate - The Landscaping
Feng shui is a group of design principles when looking for or building a home. The idea is that these guides will help the energy of the home and create a better living environment. - Austin Coffee: Keeping it Weird
This article discusses ther diversity of Austin's plethora of local coffee shops - The Underground Clubs on Red River in Austin Texas
This article discusses the rich and vibrant history of the Red River district in Austin, Texas, which has spawned some the most renowned blues and rock musicians of the past fifty years. - First Thursday's on South Congress in Austin Texas
First Thursday is a monthly event in Austin Texas. Each first thursday the businesses on South Congress stay open late and the residents of Austin have some fun. - A Guide to Austin's Greenbelts
This article gives you an Austinite's look into one of the most treasured natural attractions of central Texas: The Barton Creek greenbelt. - The Organic Farmer's Markets in Austin Texas
The farmer's markets in Austin, Texas are some of the top outlets for organic and sustainable produce in the United States. - Subprime Woes: Are We Out of the Woods Yet?
The White House, the Fed, and bond insurance companies are all taking unprecedented action to minimize the subprime mortgage crisis. But is it enough? This article discusses the likelyhood that the US is headed towards recession with these factors in mind. - Synthesizer Fundamentals: Classic 80's Brass
This article describes in detail how to build classic 80's synth brass sounds step by step. - First Thursday's on South Congress in Austin Texas
First Thursday is a monthly event in Austin Texas. Each first thursday the businesses on South Congress stay open late and the residents of Austin have some fun. - Liquidity: Why So Important in the Real Estate Market?
This article discusses the neccessity of liquidity in modern money markets, and how central banks have injected $110 billion into the global economy to ease the credit crunch. - Are We Headed for a Globalized Recession?
The US recession depends as much on her neighbors as on internal checks like Congress and the Fed. If emerging economies stand to gain from the recession, should they bear some responsibility for righting the credit crunch? This article explains some of the problems globalization poses in a financial crisis. - Sluggish Fed, Why Are You So Sluggish?
This article discusses the recent reticence of the Federal Reserve towards interest rate cuts, and their potential economic effects. - First Night Out 2008: Looking for Something Different
What will you be doing on New Year's Eve? Austin has its annual First Night Out with various activities, plays and festivals to experience. - Waterloo Records: An Austin Original
Since 1982, Waterloo Records has carried independent and local artists from Austin, Texas. - Fed Restrictions Make Loans Tough
This article discusses the recently tightened loan guidelines issued by the Federal Reserve in response to the sub-prime mortage crisis. - Recession Risks: The Silver Lining
This article discusses some of the upsides to the recent US economic downturn. - Is a US Recession Inevitable?
This article discusses the possible causes of and outcomes from a potentially impending US recession. - Why the Fun Fun Fun Music Festival is Growing
Austin's own Fun Fun Fun Fest is now in its second year, and seems poised to compete with ACL Fest. This article talks about the positives and negatives of this year's upcoming FFFFest. - Events in Austin Texas for Halloween
Austin Texas always has a lot of different going on. But over Halloween Austin has a few more activities than usual. This article highlights a few of the most interesting ones. - How Hillary Stole New Hampshire
This article describes the New Hampshire primary upset and some of the key factors that led up to the surprising results. - Fed Credit: Down The Tubes
This article discusses the increasing likelyhood that the US will enter a recession in the wake of the Fed's ineffective interest rate cut on January 22nd. - Is the Federal Interest Rate Cut Enough to Stabilize Sub Prime Mortgage Woes?
This article discusses the potential outcomes from the impending Federal interest rate cut on the US economy. - The Impending Subprime Interest Rate Freeze
The White House is working with lenders to attempt to freeze rates on subprime mortgages in an effort to lower the number of potential foreclosures due to the subprime mortgage crisis. - The Latest Federal Rate Cut - Another Attempt to Bolster the Real Estate Market
This article discusses the Federal Reserve's recent third interest rate cut and its likelyhood to stem a future recession. - Realtor Tips - Body Language
Understanding the basic rules of body language can help you succeed professionally. But at the same time following the rules to strictly can lead to problems. - Profile: The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is flapship school of the Texas college campuses. This articles provides some information and history on the University of Texas.
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