Archive for February, 2007
Austin McMansion Ordinance May Be Undone by TX Leg
Closed Published by Steve Crossland February 28th, 2007 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateThis article below is from the Austin Business Journal today. It’s a recurring scenario for Austin, where those who don’t like the local Austin laws or ordinances passed by Austin Lawmakers take their case to the State Legislature and push for laws that supersede or nullify local Austin laws. The Texas Legislature is forbidden by […]
What Price Constitutes a Luxury Home in Austin?
Closed Published by Steve Crossland February 26th, 2007 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateI was reading the news short posted below, regarding falling Luxury Home prices in California, and noting that the “average” prices of “Luxury Homes” in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego range between $2M and $3M (see article below)
What is considered a Luxury Home in Austin? $750,000 and above if you talk to agents […]
Networking On Fire!
Closed Published by Business Networking in Austin Blog February 26th, 2007 on Business Networking in Austin Blog
Late last week I attended the kick-off meeting for a new networking group concept called: Networking On Fire!
I really liked what I saw. There are quite a few issues with the way most structured networking groups operate. The founders of this organization have spent the last 3 years working on this new concept. On the surface they appear to have found solutions for nearly all of those issues.
This was only an overview meeting and not a regular meeting, so the proof will be in an actual meeting. If they’re able to deliver on even half of what they talked about then checking out these groups will be well worth your time.
You can learn a little more about their philosophy and get additional information from their website: www.networkingonfire.com
Happy Networking!
Scott Ingram
Why I Like Expensive Plumbers
Closed Published by Steve Crossland February 24th, 2007 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateWhen it comes to house repairs, nothing is more frustrating than a problem which can’t be remedied. One of our Buyers made a request for the Sellers to “have a licensed Plumber locate and cure leak at Master tub exterior wall as noted on inspection report”.
This was a leak that was showing up outside […]
Ok so I’ve noticed something for a while (as I’m sure you have too, as you’ll see) but haven’t had the platform in which to share on such a mass level. Whatever happened to “Can I get a Coffee?”. Now it’s like you have to understand a whole new langu…
Austin Real Estate Sales Update - Jan 2007 Stats
Closed Published by Steve Crossland February 22nd, 2007 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateThe Average Sales Price for single family homes in Austin was up 4.8% from the year before, to $246,595. The number of homes sold sales was down 5.4% from January a year ago, probably due at least in part to freezing weather that shut the city down for several days, and otherwise cold weather in […]
…Photo taken in Hawaii
1 bigger desk please…I thought I would post a picture of my “domain”. This is my desk small as it may be, it works. I spend many hours here frustrated with IE6 (see post below). I know what you might be thinking… this isn’t a very cool picture -…
The Austin Library
Closed Published by Business Networking in Austin Blog February 20th, 2007 on Business Networking in Austin Blog
I’ve recently rediscovered my local library. Until a few months ago it had been years since I’d been to a library. I can’t believe how much is changed. I’m also a little disturbed at how much money I’ve spent at Amazon.com and other local book stores over the years when I could have just as easily used the library. Especially since I almost never re-read books. (Networking tip: If you DO buy books, loaning or giving one to someone is a great way to extend a relationship)
I’m sure this has been around for quite a while and maybe I’m the only one that hasn’t known about it. But with the technology the Austin Library has with their online catalog and the ability to put holds on books I feel like it’s better than Netflix and Blockbuster combined.
You can pick out the books that you’re interested in and even have them set it aside for you at the most convenient library for you. Plus if you’re going to be late you can always renew the material online or worst case pay 25 cents a day vs. Blockbuster’s $4 late fees.
If you’re not a regular already, do yourself a favor and reaquaint yourself with your local library.
Think you’re too busy to read? They also have a great collection of audio books. So rather than listening to some radio talk show and feeling yourself get dumber as you drive you can listen to a great book you don’t have time to read and get smarter!
Happy Networking!
Scott Ingram
Americans and Our Junk
Closed Published by Steve Crossland February 19th, 2007 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real Estate I made 3 trips to the South Austin dump today, helping a dear friend clear junk in preparation for a move. It’s one of the obligations of being a truck owner - helping friends with no truck get things done which require a truck.
I have a confession to make. I have a charge […]