Archive for November, 2006
I am still in shock because I haven’t really been able to celebrate, print, or otherwise laud the success of finishing my novel. The champagne is stuck in the fridge, waiting for my dad to get home from work before midnight…
So we’ll get to that later.
In case you are one of those crazy, pro-war, scared […]
Austin Realtors Advised to Protect Ourselves From Lawsuits
Closed Published by Steve Crossland November 29th, 2006 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateSylvia returned from a Realtor Risk Management Course yesterday with all sorts of frightening and scary news. This was an MCE course (Mandatory Continuing Education) required to maintain her Broker’s License and the instructor was an attorney. After Sylvia rattled off the list of things we do that the attorney says we shouldn’t be doing, […]
The Problem with East Austin Real Estate
Closed Published by Steve Crossland November 28th, 2006 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateI’m not sure what to think about East Austin. I still don’t recommend it to investors, though I know many investors have done well and are doing well there (selling mostly to other investors and brave young buyers), and I have friends who’ve invested there. One friend of mine purchased a 2 bedroom home a […]
I can FEEL it.
It’s so close, it’s scary.
That’s all I can think of to say. Tomorrow, I will be telling you words I have been waiting years to say.
I WROTE A BOOK.
(That was the practice run, of course)
Yes, a whole book. A novel. 50,000 words, 11 chapters, three points of view.
This […]
In the words of Borat, “This book is good not.”
I’m a little lost. Where was I? Did I already write about this? Where is that one part? What happens next? Are we in a comedy or tragedy? Who wants a happy ending? Where’s my coffee? Does this computer have a spell check or what? How do you forget how […]
The Best Place to Network
Closed Published by Business Networking in Austin Blog November 27th, 2006 on Business Networking in Austin BlogI’m frequently asked where the best place to network is. The short answer is: “it depends.” There are literally thousands of networking opportunities just in the greater Austin area. Yet some of the best networking doesn’t happen at traditional networking events.
Had to decide between the SC/ND game and the Imogen Heap concert, and going on the theory that it’s better to be out doing something than at home watching something, we opted for the latter. Give how both turned out, I think we made the right decision.
Imogen was exceptional. Fantastic voice, talented pianist, great songwriter. […]
Things I’ve learned in the past few days:
When you miss someone like crazy, it’s further proof they are your BEST friend
I still have growing up to do.
Family is a good good thing, and it’s something not everyone has.
Everyone that is an American should be forced to visit Washington DC.
My life is good. I need to […]
Austin Real Estate Sales Market Update - Oct 2006
Closed Published by Steve Crossland November 24th, 2006 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateThe average price of a single family home sold through the Austin MLS is up 10% from October of last year, and we’re up 9% year to date. I created a graph below to illustrate what real estate appreciation in Austin has looked like over the past 7 years. As you can see, we enjoyed […]
Texas Home Prices Show Increase
Closed Published by Steve Crossland November 21st, 2006 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real Estate(Dallas Morning News) – All of the Texas cities tracked in a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors had increases in home prices in third quarter 2006. Statewide prices were up 8.6 percent, one of the largest such increases in the country.
The biggest jump was in El Paso, which was up 14.3 […]