Archive for October, 2006
I’ve cleaned the house. I’ve ironed every shirt in the closet. I’ve mopped. Why, you ask? Not because the ‘rents are coming (two days late). Not because I’m trying to win Housewife of the Year. No, NANOWRIMO STARTS in 6 days. I’m supposed to write a book.
I have a week to figure this out.
Where I’m going […]
California Home Prices Decline in 8 Counties
Closed Published by Steve Crossland October 25th, 2006 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateWhy do we care about California Home prices in Texas? A large number of Austin area buyers, especially investors, are from California. Many of these buyers have either cashed out of homes in California and moved to Austin, or they have used equity in California real estate to finance investments in Austin.
This is not […]
I’ve been looking over this site tonight that’s called 43 Things (dotcom). Austin is one of the biggest participating cities, but the site is a little odd. There’s also a 43places.com…
Let me know if you can figure it out. I’ve never heard of this before - probably just another social networking site, but nonetheless, a […]
Despite Warnings, Consumers Opt for Riskier Loans
Closed Published by Steve Crossland October 24th, 2006 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateSource: The Washington Post, (10/24/06)
Borrowers continue to choose risky nontraditional mortgages, even after state and federal regulators have issued widespread warnings about the unstable and rapidly rising payments associated with this kind of financing.
About 26 percent of mortgage loan originations by dollar volume in the first six months of 2006 were interest-only loans, according to […]
I certainly feel that word of mouth is a very important part of marketing. I also feel it’s important to provide excellent customer service. To do my fair share, I will sometimes mention a local business or chain that either did something fantastic or something that makes me hope they go out of business.
Here’s the […]
Seriously, South Austin Needs Another Grocery Store
Closed Published by eightparts October 24th, 2006 on Eight PartsI’m just throwing this out there, like into the internet ether in the sincere hopes that it makes a difference. For some reason Walgreen’s have become the new Starbucks. They’re on every corner. Do we need them? Hell if I know. But if you’ve ever visited the HEB on Congress […]
We got dropped off by SSHH.
People were dressed UP. (aka free entertainment besides the concert).
It was chilly. Nice.
We were so early.
No wait at Shady Grove.
We ate cheeseburgers.
Two Bud Lights. Mmmm.
Good conversation.
Went in when we felt like it.
A bottle of wine for BFF.
Cracking up that the wine bottle was leftover from ACL.
Noticing that everything was a […]
Tomorrow, Mom and Dad are coming to Austin. We’ll hang out here for the week and then spend the weekend in San Antonio. Per the typical family trip, it is supposed to rain as soon as they get here. Blame it on my ‘rents.
It should be sunny in San Antonio so that’s good - we […]
Stones Declare War On Austin And Father Time
Closed Published by eightparts October 22nd, 2006 on Eight Parts
I didn’t go the Stones show tonight (I did see their Farewell tour in LA in 97, way to stick with the plan gents) but sitting here watching TV a few blocks away it sounds like they’ve started some sort of military assault on the city. At first I thought maybe they’d just marshaled […]
There are times in my life where I feel like the biggest spoiled brat in the world. Mom and Dad, BFF has an extra ticket. To a concert. I’m going. IT’S THE ROLLING STONES.
That’s right, through no skill of my own, beside friend-picking skills, I will be among the masses at Zilker Park tonight (in […]