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Preparing to Buy a Home

November 15th, 2009 7:58 pm
Are you preparing to buy a home for the first time? Or have you closed on a number of homes in the past and are preparing to buy your next home? Regardless, you'll want to keep in mind the steps nec... [Read More]

The Ripple Effect of Foreclosure

November 15th, 2009 7:42 pm
Having the bank seize your home is nobody's idea of a good time. A word that was hardly part of the American vernacular two years ago, foreclosure is all too common these days. While the number of h... [Read More]

Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall

November 15th, 2009 7:25 pm
While the expectation has been that mortgage rates would start to rise they have fallen for the last 2 weeks. This week the 30 year rate fell from 4.98 to 4.91 (last week it fell from 5.03 to 4.98).... [Read More]

Crazy Weather from Coast to Coast

November 15th, 2009 7:19 pm
After an exceptionally hot, dry summer, the rain has finally come to Central Texas. Just how much rain will it take to alleviate the current drought conditions? Considering this is the worst drought... [Read More]

Safely Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter

November 12th, 2009 12:15 am
With the cold weather season upon us, home across the nation are beginning to turn off the air conditioner and swamp coolers and turn on the furnaces and stoking the fires. Many homeowners don’t stop to think about the safety of heating their home during these cold months, but there is much to consider. Young children are especially at risk if adults carelessly bring unsafe heating equipment into the home, or fail to properly teach their children the safety of being around heat and flame.

Living Room Interior Decorating Tips

November 12th, 2009 12:11 am
When it comes to decorating your home, whether for the first time or the tenth, you may come short when it comes to ideas. Before you go spend money on an interior designer for tips and hints, do your own research and make note of the ideas that will work for your living areas.

About Interior Room Paint Finishes

November 12th, 2009 12:10 am
Painting the walls of a room are a great way to bring a new look into a drab living environment. For very little money, an entire look can be created with a few gallons of paint.

Putting Together a Home Emergency Plan

November 12th, 2009 12:07 am
Many families do not think about what they would do during a home emergency until a devastating event happens to someone we know and love. Unfortunately this is not the best way to learn what not to do. While it is easy to learn from others’ mistakes, why take the chance that it is your mistake others will learn from?

Getting Through Christmas on a Tight Budget

November 11th, 2009 11:37 pm
With the economy in the slumps and consumers leery to spend their hard earned money, it’s hard to imagine a very merry Christmas. However, it’s still possible to spread the joy that comes with gift giving when you use a few tips to get your through the holidays while on a tight budget. Even the most frugal college student can afford something small for his or her parents if certain guidelines are made - and kept.

Open Til Midnight: Late Night Eats in Austin

November 10th, 2009 10:28 pm
After Midnight: Late Night Bites in Austin. Austin’s exciting and colorful night life is one of its major attractions for tourists and residents alike.

Make a Home Improvement Scrapbook

November 10th, 2009 10:26 pm
Going through a home improvement project is often an exciting time for homeowners. Many people want to have their dream homes but cannot afford them at the time they are ready to buy a house.

An Overview of Mortgage Choices

November 10th, 2009 10:21 pm
Prospective home buyers have more choices than ever before for home financing. Traditional FHA and VA loans are still available, but lenders offer a wide variety of other options for first-time and returning borrowers.

Top Ten Restaurants in Austin

November 10th, 2009 10:18 pm
If you are one of the millions of homeowners who has made the switch from carpet to tile flooring, you will need to know how to care for your investment.

Top Ten Restaurants in Austin

November 10th, 2009 10:14 pm
Austin's Top Ten Fine Dining Establishments. Austin is known for barbecue, Tex-Mex spiciness, and cowboy food in general. But the Austin area also offers exquisite fine dining on a par with the most exclusive restaurants in the country.

Vacuum Buying Guide: Which One is Right for Your Floor?

November 10th, 2009 10:11 pm
It’s natural for carpets to get dirty, considering all the dirt our feet bring into the house. If you have pets, your carpets get filthier much sooner.