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The first two months of the year tend to be the slowest in the real estate…

It’s that time of year again. While much of the world is grinding through a last…

Austin area home prices continued a steady upward climb in January. But the pace of sales,…

February tends to be one of Austin’s slowest months for events as the city gears up…

While the stock market has been off to a rough start in 2016, the big news…

The Austin area’s housing market continued its strong climb in 2015, setting a record for the…

Wow, 2015 went fast. But 2016 is just getting started, and the Austin area hardly slows…

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Demand for homes in Central Texas surged again in August, setting a new record for the…

There is perhaps no better month to be in Austin than November. It’s not just the…

October, which is often the start of a slight slowdown in residential real estate, generated a…

The Austin area economy continues to run strong, pushing demand for homes up as people keep…

  Sure, school is back in session and life seems a little busier in September. But…

All this record breaking is starting to sound like a broken record. The Austin area again…

These lovely summer months have been a boon for the real estate market -- both nationally…

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Last year, thousands of people came out to the Austin Ice Cream Festival to cool off…

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Springtime is here, and there’s plenty to do inside and out. From the amazing delights of…

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One of the perennial issues facing the Texas Legislature is whether to publically disclose final property…

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If you still haven’t figured out why people say Austin is “weird,” then head on down…

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Austin has plenty of stores that cater to your home and garden needs. But, let’s face…

You may have heard: Texas’ 84th Legislative session is underway. If you’re not deeply into politics…

It looked like the Austin Spurs had blown its lead and would be, at best, headed…

Out on a narrow, dusty road near Walter E. Long Lake in northeast Austin -- and just…

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Lawn mowers, yard tools, bicycles and leftover paint. These are all things you probably don’t want…

Life slows down a little bit in January. The rush of the holidays is over, and…

It seems everyone has a favorite Christmas movie. And, if you don’t, your friends have probably…

Ah, the holidays. Delicious food, creative decorations and relaxing with family. Many of us get to…

Chances are, we’ve all been working hard this year. We’ve given it our best, maybe worked…

It’s the season for sharing and caring. A time to remember the neediest. And, for many…

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Stay warm, save money and reduce your carbon footprint. All sounds good and cozy, right? For…

Amanda Gonzalez and her family stood on their tippy-toes to see the group of dancers twirling…

You could rip out all the carpet, bubble-wrap the furniture and install an industrial-level air ventilation…

A young woman who was taking a break from a road trip to Seattle stood and…

It happens every day. Someone arrives home and notices things just aren’t right. The back patio…

December arrives in Austin. And, while it may occasionally be chilly, there are many reasons to…

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy bountiful meals and spend time with friends and family. But,…

Keep Austin Weird! So say bumper stickers, T-shirts and signs all around town. And, generally, it’s…

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We know it when we see it. Maybe it’s while driving through an ideal neighborhood in…

On any given night in Austin, there are dozens of bands playing live shows at clubs…

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Your own backyard is often the best place to camp, up to a certain age. Then,…

Austin has many little sweet spots -- tucked away places that seem invisible in the urban…

One of the many joys of living in Austin is that we have so many months…

Much of north Austin has Shoal Creek to thank for quickly draining heavy rains out of…

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You can read dozens of studies on how lighting impacts our moods, affects our sleeping patterns…

It’s OK to be a little evil this time of year -- at least with your…

There wasn’t anything particularly cool about those big old light towers around downtown Austin until Matthew…

They say don’t judge a book by its cover. But we find ourselves gazing at interesting…

Few things make a parent prouder than seeing their children graduate and head off into the…

It’s easy to get lost in a zig-zagging maze of 7-foot-tall corn. But, strangely enough, it’s…

See some of the biggest names in music perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.…

Ahhhhhhhh! It’s hard not to let out a little moan of pleasure as you ease into…

Autumn in Austin may be fairly subtle -- the leaves don’t necessarily change colors as much…

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Austin is a town known for casual living. Flip flops, shorts and just a few subtle…

The two kayakers pulled into the parking lot at Brushy Creek Lake Park on a cloudless…

Austin is nothing if not photogenic. Rolling hills, colorful public artwork and a growing skyline create…

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