Free Paint at Austin ReBlend!
Not only can you dispose of your hazardous materials and waste safely here, you can: Dispose of Business Waste Dispose of Automotive Products Dispose of Lawn Care Products Dispose of Batteries Recycle Paint and Paint Products Recycle Empty Containers. Let’s get to the point though… In real estate a new coat of paint is what… Read More
Bob Parsons – A True Godaddy Experience
I recently attended a convention hosted by Wild West Domains/GoDaddy. I met founder and CEO Bob Parsons who made a rousing one hour speech that moved and inspired me. This is a summary and simple commentary of that speech: Bob Parsons started off by saying the average American had a higher IQ than him. There’s… Read More
Austin Home for Sale – Garden Community – Complete Remodel
Follow www.1711WhitneyWay.com for pics and virtual tours. A frequent winner of “yard of the month” awarded by the neighborhood HOA, the front yard is flawlessly landscaped. The home faces the neighborhood greenbelt. The gated courtyard entry allows for greater privacy and entry to the home. The front door opens into the living room with cathedral… Read More
McMansion Ordinance Extends Past Ben White
Last night, the Design & Compatibility Standards (McMansion) Ordinance was amended by the Austin City Council to include my neighborhood. The exact boundaries of last night’s extension. The former boundaries. There were no citizens who objected & the city council passed the amendment unanimously. Home sizes are now limited to 40% of the lot size,… Read More
Marketing Without a Budget, Part II – Facebook
Ok.. You’ve built your friend network out to the hundreds. You share personal stories.. post pictures of your kids.. You even “Like” things.. but how does that help our business.. We hear stories of all types of business success stemming from a realtor’s facebook profile. Let’s examine facebook for what it is.. It’s probably the… Read More
News 8 Austin – Fairview Report
This is the latest news report from News 8 Austin. It’s good to know that we are being heard. News 8 Austin Fairview Code Violations
Petition and Fairview Update
In my last post, I stated that members of the Community of Fairview were going to contact the Mayor. Since that date, not only have they contacted Mayor Leffingwell, but they have also gained the support of Texas House Senator Gonzalo Barrientos as well as the interest of several local news media resources, such as… Read More
The Community of Fairview Code Violations
I live in the Community of Fairview. It is located between 1st and Congress near Stassney. It is the first neighborhood where I can honestly say that I know and like all of my neighbors. Currently, however, my community is being terrorized by the City of Austin’s Code Compliance Department. Specifically, the issue is converted… Read More
Austin's 16 Million Dollar Home
Needless to say, that this home is not in South Austin, and I don’t honestly have much to say about it aside from “wow”! Behold: Austin’s most expensive single-family home! “The recently completed home is expected to appeal to a celebrity, sports figure or a buyer from outside the United States, one of its listing… Read More
