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2010
In April of 2008, Austin was ranked the third most recession proof city by Forbes because of a lack of a housing bubble, low median home price, low unemployment, and strong job growth segments that would recover more quickly. Plus, Austin was known as "Silicon Hills" for its growing tech sector i...
06/29/2010
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Area Market Stats Austin area home sales continued to increase in May; Statistics indicate expired tax credit continues to impact the market Austin Board of REALTORS® releases May 2010 real estate statisticsJune 18, 2010 - According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report by the Austin ...
06/22/2010
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"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your mind. Put your whole soul to it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved wit...
06/21/2010
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Thought for the Day: "The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it." Debbi FieldsFounder of Mrs. Fields Cookies For Austin Real Estate: Crystal Kilpatrick www.CrystalKilpatr...
06/14/2010
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Thought for the Day: "Make each day useful and cheerful and prove that you know the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be happy, old age without regret and life a beautiful success." Louisa May Alcott1832-1888, Novelist For Austin Real Estate: Crystal Kilpatrick Homes ATX www.Cr...
06/09/2010
Why Smart Homeowners Are Moving Up at the Start of a Real Estate Recovery Cycle! Most signs and economic indicators point to a recovery cycle in the real estate market with price stabilization. Previous perceptions of a flood of foreclosure properties are not materializing, and in fact, foreclosu...
06/03/2010
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I was recently exposed to some great resources on planning for retirement. Here are my favorites you'll want to know for anything and everything to do with retirement. How long are you going to live? http://gosset.wharton.upenn.edu/mortality What are you going to get from Social Security? h...
06/03/2010