Make sure home passes sniff test

SELLING YOUR HOME: While your home



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Easy Blender Eggnog

This favorite holiday drink is easier to make than you think; simply simmer together heavy cream, sugar, and nutmeg, then gradually combine with eggs in the blender.



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Ex-Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac execs charged with fraud

WASHINGTON



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Congress Ave one the Move

As if Congress isn't eclectic enough, it will most likely become even moreso.  Very cool! That is why Austin is the way it is.....Weird.

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Is "That Celeb" really that perfect looking?

I know I need to be photo shopped, but I'm not so worried.  Pretty cool little tool to see what has been done.

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Simple Thanksgiving Centerpieces

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Here are some tabletop decorations that are incredibly simple and easy to put together.

Back in the saddle. Tell me what's on your radar for Thanksgiving. I'm compiling a "todo" list.

Back in the saddle. Tell me what's on your radar for Thanksgiving. I'm compiling a "todo" list.

Some Leander ISD schools have canceled classes for tomorrow. Here is the list: j.mp/pv4rdm

Some Leander ISD schools have canceled classes for tomorrow. Here is the list: j.mp/pv4rdm

Terrible. Canyon Glen?

Terrible. Canyon Glen?

Labor Day Fires Continue: Travis County evacuees call: (512)974-6199; Bastrop: (512)581-4023; Hays: (512)753-2180. #centraltxfires

Labor Day Fires Continue: Travis County evacuees call: (512)974-6199; Bastrop: (512)581-4023; Hays: (512)753-2180. #centraltxfires

NOTICE: Steiner Ranch has been locked-down. Residents that have evacuated are NOT permitted to return unless notified to do so.

NOTICE: Steiner Ranch has been locked-down. Residents that have evacuated are NOT permitted to return unless notified to do so.

Real Estate: 5 tips for a smooth mortgage application process

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All you needed was a pulse. In the not-so-distant past, that

30 High-Design Kitchen Finds

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These kitchen goodies and gadgets are not only super functional, they

Green Living: Summer Energy Savings

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Summer heat is a mastermind at emptying our wallets. In today's economy, many families cannot afford large rises in their monthly bills. How can you keep energy costs low this Summer? Or, you could just sweat all night and make yourself miserable.

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Lawn Replacements: Kick Your Yard in the Grass

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Tired of the same old, same old? The endless cutting and edging, the bare spots, the crabgrass and dandelions that get stronger with every application of weed control? No worries—we’ve got your back. And your front yard, too. Try these imaginative lawn replacements and you’ll have it made in the shade, once and for all.

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Remove Stains From Walls Before You Paint

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Remove stains from walls before you slap on another coat: It’s the first commandment of painting. Here’s how to wash seven common stains off your walls.  Been there and done that...

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A new way to save tax-free

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FORTUNE -- Amid all the rancor in Washington over how to rein in the federal deficit, one thing seems inevitable: If you're a six-figure earner, your tax bill has nowhere to go but up. The good news? A quirk in the tax code gives you a new backdoor opportunity to build your savings and shelter more of your income from the threat of higher taxes.

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Buy vs. rent: These days, buying wins

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- For the first time in years, buying a home may beat renting.

Follow up to yesterdays article I posted.  You make the call.

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When Mortgage Borrowers Don't Pay, Should Taxpayers Be On The Hook?

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Or, to re-phrase the headline in a more boring way: What, if anything, should replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

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SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE GUIDE

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Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value of your home. Keep your place in tiptop shape with regular check-ups to save you the headache and cost of emergency repairs.

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How to Construct a Shaded Dog Run

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Give your pooches a safe place to enjoy the outdoors.

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3201 Prarie Clover Path, Austin, TX | Powered by Postlets

3201 Prarie Clover Path, Austin, TX Powered by Postlets

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Austin, TX, $269,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Austin, TX, $269,900

Gettin Jiggy wid it!!

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Hot specials every day of the week!!

So much to do so little time....Follow me on twitter, Facebook (business or personal pages) or my blog. Happy Friday!

So much to do so little time....Follow me on twitter, Facebook (business or personal pages) or my blog. Happy Friday!

Home buying more than an investment question

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But the real question is: Why were you thinking of buying a home? If you ask your grandparents, if they’re still around, they would probably never mention “price appreciation” as one of the significant reasons they bought a home 50 or 60 years ago.

They probably would have said something about wanting something that was all their own, that they could “fix up” the way they wanted it (unlike rental housing in those days). They planted trees and expected to be around to see them mature, along with their children.

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Next to http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/ this is the best place to find just about anything around the lake www.laketravis.com

Home Staging: 5 Tips for Sellers

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 It seems that the money and effort I put into updating and staging my apartment was well worth the expense.

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Impressive!!

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We rock...

Day 5, make your picks Ohio State or Kentucky

Day 5, make your picks
Ohio State or Kentucky

Day 5, make your picks VCU or Florida State

Day 5, make your picks
VCU or Florida State

Day 5, make your picks Kansas or Richmond

Day 5, make your picks
Kansas or Richmond

Day 5, make your picks UNC or Marquette

Day 5, make your picks
UNC or Marquette

This week at Fins

That's right, it is supposed to be 91 this Saturday. Can you believe it. We need some rain to make this a fantastic summer, but can you all pray to make it happen on Mondays and Tuesdays only!! Check out the new menu, new "Do" inside, they are working on the outside too, and yes, Johnnie and Felipe are back. Go see 'em soon. Here is what's going on down at Fins www.johnnyfins.com

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LCRA Historic Moments

Ever wondered about the history of the LCRA. Here is an article with some pretty cool facts:

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Pick time again Butler or Wisconsin

Pick time again
Butler or Wisconsin

Pick time again Duke or Arizona

Pick time again
Duke or Arizona

Pick time again BYU or Florida

Pick time again
BYU or Florida

Pick time again UConn or SDSU

Pick time again
UConn or SDSU

News Hub: Kitchen Becomes The New Living Room

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A growing number of homeowners and kitchen designers are transforming...

I have the perfect Granite and Tile guy to help you make your kitchen stand out. Give me a call or email.

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A Short List for Long-Term Real Estate Decisions

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Here are key long-term factors to consider every time you buy and before you sell, just in case this is the one. The list also offers useful discussion points for constructive conversations with parents or children as they contemplate real estate purchases or sales. Mulling these ideas around makes everyone smarter buyers, sellers, and owners:

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Prepare Your House For Sale - Selling Vacant House

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It is common knowledge in real estate that vacant houses take longer to sell and fetch less money for the sellers. We will examine the reasons while at the same time offering some relevant tips.

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How to make your home stand out

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It takes a lot more than sparkling windows, scented candles and chocolate-chip cookies to sell a home in today's market.

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The top money mistakes we pass on to our kids

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Self-made millionaire and personal finance expert David Bach created a career based on what he learned around the dinner table: money. His grandmother helped him buy his first stock in McDonald’s at age 7. His dad was a financial advisor. Now, the author of bestsellers like "Smart Women Finish Rich" and "Debt Free for Life" hopes to instill the same money curiosity in his 7-year-old son.

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Texas housing market springs toward recovery

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Home sales over the last six months increased in every Texas major metropolitan area for the first time since the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit.

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New rules for mortgage brokers help lower costs for homebuyers

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Under new rules that go into effect April 1, mortgage brokers, and even small banks and credit unions, must offer borrowers the lowest possible interest rate and fees for which the borrowers qualify.

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Money-Saving Tips: 4 Ways to Save More Money in 2011

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If you could stand to bolster your bank account, here are four ways to save more money and help you keep more of your hard-earned dollars in 2011.

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How to Choose Exterior Paint Colors

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Is it time to update the look of your home's exterior with a new paint job? Get the scoop on all the details you should consider when painting your house.

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Texas or Arizona?

Texas or Arizona?

VCU or Purdue...Predictions?

VCU or Purdue...Predictions?

Kansas or Illinois....Predictions?

Kansas or Illinois....Predictions?

Florida State or Notre Dame...Come on Seminoles...wow, can't believe I just said that. Predictions?

Florida State or Notre Dame...Come on Seminoles...wow, can't believe I just said that. Predictions?

Preparing Your Child for a Move

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Sooner or later, many families face the prospect of moving. Disruptive as moving can be for parents, the experience can be even more traumatic for kids, who may not be a part of the decision to move and may not understand it.

Kids may need some time and special attention during the transition. You can take steps to make the entire process less stressful for everyone.

This is tough, but sometimes necesarry. I let my 5 year old come help pick our tile, carpet and more. Get them involved. For more interesting tidbits, follow me at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Mortgage rates down as investors react to Japan crisis

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Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in almost two months, tracking a drop in Treasury yields as Japan's deepening nuclear crisis spurred demand for relatively safe investments.

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Duke or Michigan? Cincy or UConn? Vote

Duke or Michigan? Cincy or UConn? Vote

K-State or Wisconsin...Your Prediction...Ian's vote doesn't count!

K-State or Wisconsin...Your Prediction...Ian's vote doesn't count!

Pitt or Butler...Predictions?

Pitt or Butler...Predictions?

BYU or Gonzaga? Your prediction now!

BYU or Gonzaga? Your prediction now!

Richmond or Morehead State...Battle of the Upsetters...Predictions?

Richmond or Morehead State...Battle of the Upsetters...Predictions?

Washington or UNC? Vote

Washington or UNC? Vote

Marquette or Syracuse? Go!

Marquette or Syracuse? Go!

Temple or SDSU? Vote....UCLA or Florida...Vote!

Temple or SDSU? Vote....UCLA or Florida...Vote!

Early Spring Gardening Chores

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Do you ever get that urge to go out and do something in the garden, even though it may be too early in the year to do much? "I get a little too eager every now and then, thinking that it's okay to plant something when it isn't, or wanting to mow the lawn even though it doesn't need it," says master gardener Paul James.

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NCAA Mens Tournament

I will be posting all my predictions after the games are over. Just in case you were wondering, I was 100% in rounds one and two. If you think you can top that...predict on my posts and I will tell you if you were right or wrong when the games are over. Good luck. Who knows, someone could win a Johnny Fins Black Card. What is that? Well, you will have to make predictions to find out. Or, if you need some advice on how to list your house, how to buy a home or any real estate needs, give me a call at 512-589-0007 and see how I can help you. If I can interview you about your real estate needs, I will most definitely make sure you leave the meeting happy. Now come on...get to predicting!

Ohio State or George Mason? Vote

Ohio State or George Mason? Vote

West Virginia or Kentucky? Vote Now!

West Virginia or Kentucky? Vote Now!

Austin Weather

OK, here ya go. Today is the beginning of the last weekend of Spring Break. Austin forcast is 84 for a high and the surface water temp on Lake Travis is 61 (info provided by http://hydromet.lcra.org/full.aspx ). So, if you could do anything in Austin today, what would it be? Sit home and chillax? Mow the Yard? Look for a new home? Backyard BBQ? SXSW? What about a day at the lake? Anything...really, just tell me what your favorite thing you do today is and you will be entered into this months drawing for a Johnny Fins Black Card. What is that....oh...just wait...you will be one of the select few to get one if you are the winner!

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spring Break

Ok, so it's the last few days of Spring Break 2011. What have you done? No, the weather hasn't been as great as predicted, but it has been nice. Now is the time to het out on Lake Travis. Visit www.johnnyfins.com to see the new menu. Then go in to see all the new changes. Johnnie is back....so is Felipe, our great managers since 1997 that took 2010 off. Great food, music all weekend and the ducks and fish are just waiting for you.

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Phone back up and working yeah. Good start. Now the impossible closing is on at 11..yeah!!

Phone back up and working yeah. Good start. Now the impossible closing is on at 11..yeah!!

Thorny foreclosure questions

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I never bought a foreclosure. I pay my mortgage faithfully. Now, is someone going to tell me a back-office clerk mishandled my title and their actions threaten my legitimate ownership? Will this mess hurt me when I try to sell my home?

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8 Areas to Pay Attention to When Updating Your Kitchen

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What’s cooking in kitchens? Simpler styling, hidden appliances and a bit of color to make life interesting, to name just a few things. If you’re getting ready to update your kitchen, you may want to pay attention to the following trends that are popular in kitchen showrooms right now.

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Sleep, what's that

So my day began at 2:30 this morning. Alarm company calls, break-in. Well, it's on video, so the guy and girl we have on video better think twice before they come back. Night vision camera's on the water are great! It makes you think why people think you are dumb enough not to have them. Well, if you are that dumb, then I guess that is why you lead a life of crime. Don't think the police don't have fingerprints, video and a good lead. It will come back to haunt you. So now it's 2:26pm and I am feeling dead to the world. Yet, have a meeting to get more security, a metal door and more cameras. Bring it!

$5 Burgers at Johnny Fins TODAY! www.johnnyfins.com or follow me at: http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

$5 Burgers at Johnny Fins TODAY!
www.johnnyfins.com
or follow me at: http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes

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Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary—know the score on each home tax deduction and credit.

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LCRA to help waterfront property owners. Read here: http://www.lcra.org/newsstory/2011/freeconservationmarchworkshop.html

LCRA to help waterfront property owners. Read here: http://www.lcra.org/newsstory/2011/freeconservationmarchworkshop.html

Kids eat for a penny is back at Johnny Fins MONDAYS!! www.johnnyfins.com follow me here http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Kids eat for a penny is back at Johnny Fins MONDAYS!!
www.johnnyfins.com

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Regulators craft mortgage-lending rules

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Federal regulators are considering two options that would require lenders making certain types of mortgages to retain a stake in those loans, an effort designed to avert a repeat of the mortgage market meltdown and encourage prudent lending.

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Question of the day: Who will be the last 2 teams standing in Houston on April 4? Go..

Question of the day: Who will be the last 2 teams standing in Houston on April 4? Go..

BEFORE THE MOVE Moving Tips : Moving with Kids

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Most children have some semblances of a "natural explorer" or an adventurous, curious side to them. You should appeal to that explorer/adventurous side when telling kids that the family is moving. This way, you'll help them view the move as an experience that can lead to exciting discoveries.

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Great website for deals, places to go and things to do around Lake Travis http://www.laketravis.com/

Great website for deals, places to go and things to do around Lake Travis
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28 Tips for Hanging Art

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Hanging artwork baffles many home decorators. How high should a picture be hung on the wall, what color should the matting be, and how can you decide what goes where?

Read more for some great tips and ideas!

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Austin Weather Lineup http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Austin+TX+78732

Austin Weather Lineup
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Austin+TX+78732

When It Pays to Do It Yourself

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Doing home-improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly.

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Getting a Mortgage Before the Door Shuts

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If you have been sitting on the fence trying to decide whether to buy a new house or refinance a mortgage, you should act soon. New loans are starting to get costlier.

The mortgage market is facing pressures from new laws and regulations, still-declining home prices and the ongoing need for government-owned mortgage players to shore up their finances. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts mortgage originations, which reached $3 trillion in 2005, will be less than $1 trillion this year, the lowest level since 1997.

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Pricing a Home to Sell

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The most popular real estate slogan has always been "location, location, location." Well, folks, there's a new slogan in town, and his name is "price, price, price." You can have the most fabulous Malibu beach house, but if you are overpriced, you won't sell in today's market.

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Gardening not just for adults anymore http://www.statesman.com/life/gardening/students-use-their-heads-in-cabbage-contest-1282432.html

Gardening not just for adults anymore
http://www.statesman.com/life/gardening/students-use-their-heads-in-cabbage-contest-1282432.html

Rodeo Line-up is Great This Year! http://www.ticketcity.com/concert-tickets/country-folk-tickets/austin-rodeo-tickets.html

Rodeo Line-up is Great This Year!
http://www.ticketcity.com/concert-tickets/country-folk-tickets/austin-rodeo-tickets.html

Five Signs That Say 'Buy'

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Jobs. Some parts of the country were less affected by the recession than others. Prospective buyers should review job-growth data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, at www.bls.gov. Unlike many backward-looking economic statistics, jobs data are only about a month old and can "clearly show the direction of the local economy," says Carolyn Beggs, chief operating officer of real-estate data provider Local Market Monitor Inc. The National Association of Home Builders also posts state and local employment data, at NAHB.com.

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Austin School Relief? Courtesy Austin Chronicle http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2011-02-25/city-aisd-look-for-school-fixes/

Austin School Relief?
Courtesy Austin Chronicle
http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2011-02-25/city-aisd-look-for-school-fixes/

Real Estate Outlook: Existing-Home Sales Rise

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The housing market continues to keep experts and analysts on their toes.

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Austin Lake Travis Style has it for you

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Snow or Sun?

Snow or Sun?

Mike Bibby gives up $6.2 Million http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-wizards-bibby

Mike Bibby gives up $6.2 Million
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-wizards-bibby

So, what are you doing for Spring Break?

So, what are you doing for Spring Break?

Give yourself extra time. Don't cut it close.

Give yourself extra time. Don't cut it close.

Fins new sliders rocked for lunch.

Fins new sliders rocked for lunch.

Do you Tweet? Live in Austin? Gotta follow this! http://twitter.com/LakeTravisTX

Do you Tweet? Live in Austin? Gotta follow this!
http://twitter.com/LakeTravisTX

Really? Gas this high again! http://www.statesman.com/business/area-gas-prices-hit-3-22-1289031.html

Really? Gas this high again!

http://www.statesman.com/business/area-gas-prices-hit-3-22-1289031.html

So, what did you think about Robert Downey Jr?

So, what did you think about Robert Downey Jr?

Warren Buffett Remains Optimistic on U.S. Future

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Warren Buffett's annual letter is filled with confidence about the economic future of our country and brimming with references to the strength of the American people.

The Feds Are Prepared For A Shutdown, Are You?

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Time is running out for Republicans and Democrats to come up with a budget deal. If they don

The Place on Lake Travis

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Visit Fins this weekend. New menu, new employees and some friendly old faces too! Welcome back Johnnie, Felipe, Rikki and who ever else might show up. Come on out to see!!

Austin weekend forecast

Friday high 75, Saturday high 80, Sunday high 83. Welcome spring in ATX!!

Good morning world. Here I come. Look out!

Good morning world. Here I come. Look out!

No Sweat: Programmable Thermostats Save on Energy Costs

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Advanced programmable thermostats give you precise control over your heating and cooling, helping to reduce wasted energy.

Great way to really save.

bad day for the Horns

Texas slips to Nebraska by 3 after being down by 11 with 2:36 left to play and tying it up with 1:07 to play. Then, the baseball team loses the first game of a double header to unranked Maryland 10-1 but come back to win second game 7-4. The old saying you can't win em all sure held true today. Good time to lose in basketball for a reality check and #1 and #4 and a few other top 10 teams lost this week. Now, let's get ready for March Madness. We need to secure the number one seed so we can play in Houston for the regional finals. Hook 'em Horns!!

Tell me what your #1 thing is when looking for a house.

Tell me what your #1 thing is when looking for a house.

Ok Austin or visitors, I want to know your favorite Dive..bar or restaurant. Go!

Ok Austin or visitors, I want to know your favorite Dive..bar or restaurant. Go!

I'm crushing it at Explode! Bloodhound Gang Member spoke, lots if great topics. See me blog later for great updates.

Trying to sell your home? Take a theatrical approach.

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Is it easier to sell a vacant house that always looks pristine, or a lived-in unit that shows how a family is using the space?

Personally, I have left my last 2 homes staged and lived very minimally to gaurantee the sales...and that means until you are sure your buyer is going to be able to buy, so until the last week before closing usually.

For more helpful tips, follow me at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Trying to sell your home? Take a theatrical approach.

http://wapo.st/giayD7

Is it easier to sell a vacant house that always looks pristine, or a lived-in unit that shows how a family is using the space?

Personally, I left my last two homes staged and lived very minimally until I knew closing was going to happen. For more helpful tips like these, follow me at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Real Estate Outlook: New Homes Sales Increase

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The recent blizzard may have temporarily slowed sales across much of the United States, but newly released figures from the U.S. Commerce Department reveal that new home sales are on the rise.

With the houses on the market today vs last year and the quality, builders in Austin are getting busy.

For more great tips like this, follow me at: http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

More stringent screening means borrowers must watch credit until closing day

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One loan officer describes it as a "financial colonoscopy" on your credit, and he suggests that anybody applying for a mortgage be prepared for it.

That's right, don't go buy a bunch of furniture for your new place, wait until you move in so you are more secure on your loan. For more tidbits like this, follow me at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Staging Your Home Decor for Under $100

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Everyone knows that the housing market is down nationwide, but did you know that staging or decorating your home can not only give you a competitive advantage in the market, but add 10-15 percent to the price you get for your home?

If this interests you, why not follow my blog at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/ to get other great ideas!

Out in the Garden: Gardening resources

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YNN's Donna Friedenreich suggests some gardening reading materials you might be able to use.

For great tips and to see what's going on in and around Austin and the things that effect the market, follow me at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/ and see what Austin, Lake Travis Style is all about!

Dow closes above 12,000; Austin stocks jump

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Many of Austin's largest public companies joined a bullish market...for more on me, visit: http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/ anytime and follow me!

Just Pure Cold

Ok, so I sat up in bed this morning at 4:27am knowing I had to be up at 5:00. Tv was on, and of course, I drifted off to sleep again. Well, at 5:50, I sat up and realized I had no Power. Ughhh. 19 Degrees, no lights, kids up and dressed in the dark. Then, run to school, a network marketing group meeting at Fins (with my 3 year old and the heater was broken and on and on). Got her to school about 45 mins late, go back home and guess what....no power still. So, here I sit in my office, hoping people don't laugh at me in my Longhorn Bini Hat and Colorado State Sweatshirt and say, hey man, you could have at least showered today. Well, it's all Austin, Lake Travis Style. Check out my blog daily for great info. http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

My day is getting brighter and brighter!

Austin foreclosure auction sees $3.5M in sales

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A total 47 properties were sold during a foreclosure sale at the Hyatt...

Wow, really. Amazing! Follow me anytime at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Business Now: Biotech company has plans in Austin

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Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Pope talks to Paul Brown about a...

Exciting news....follow me anytime at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Mortgage rates ride rising economic tide

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The stock market's up, production is up, consumer confidence is up, consumer prices are up - and so are mortgage interest rates, based on this week's Freddie Mac survey and overnight movements.

Visit me anytime at http://austinlaketravisstyle.blogspot.com/

Ok, so yesterday was 79 out on Lake Travis..tomorrow low of 53 and that is the high for for Wednesday. Then the low Wednesday is 25 and Thursdays low is in the teens. Gotta love Austin and Lake Travis weather.

Austin Living Forecast

See this article titled "How Austin Lives Now" from the Austin American Statesman http://www.statesman.com/homes/how-austin-lives-now-1157186.html . It highlights what more and more Austinites are starting to look for when they are buyin a home.

Closer to downtown, smaller, greener and more contemporary. Well, we all see the skyline growing, but in my opinion, that is one particular architect. Have you seen the enormous growing communities on the outskirst? Steiner Ranch, Bee Caves, Rough Hollow, Avery Ranch and so on.

If you have any ideas or questions, let me know how I can help you.

Who do you know who is in the market to buy, sell or lease real estate. Contact me at http://www.bryankelleyhomes.com/ or give me a call. I'd love to hear from you.

Bryan Kelley, Realtor®
 Coldwell Banker United
512-589-0007

Now to pic up the little one and then on to Fins. Come out for Happy Hour Today. It'll be a good one!

New year, new place, new space

So here we are, 2011...where will you go. Check out my daily, and sometimes more blog to see just what you might learn. Mostly real estate related, but also what's going on in and around Lake Travis. Who can leave out Johnny Fins...My restaurant. Never been there, check it out at http://www.johnnyfins.com/ and if you know someone that is considering buying or selling real estate in the Austin area, please drop me a line. I make a living off your referrals!