Need unlimited, free tumbled glass or organic mulch? A friend of mine told me about this program and it took me a while to find the details. This well-hidden, gem of a program put on by the COA is called the Austin Resource Recovery Center. It’s a place where folks like us can take our trucks and […]
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Barton creek not only offers a challenging canoe trip, for Austinites, it’s right in our backyard. There are three sections of the creek that are easily run. Map of Put-ins & Take-outs for Barton Creek Check your water levels before you go Download GPS Waypoints for Barton Creek Routes: 71 to Lost Creek – This […]
2015 Homestead Exemptions – Apply by April 30th
As a homeowner, you may apply for a homestead exemption on your principal residence. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, if your home is appraised at $350,000, and you qualify for a $50,000 exemption, you will pay taxes on the home as if it […]
Hiking and Camping Resources – Greater Austin Area
My wife, child, dog and I are avid hikers. The weekend isn’t complete without a camping trip and it’s difficult to unwind after work without a good nature hike. Over the years, I’ve run into great resources that other people and organizations put together to bring to light some of the lesser known areas of […]
Know your Market Statistics – April 2011
Here are two glimpses into the Austin real estate Market for April. The numbers represent: 1) The company market share of units sold in Austin, TX 2) the Real Estate Market Overview from 11/2010 to 04/2011 for Residential listings
Free Paint at Austin ReBlend!
Not only can you dispose of your hazardous materials and waste safely here, you can: Dispose of Automotive Products Dispose of Lawn Care Products Dispose of Batteries Recycle Paint and Paint Products Recycle Empty Containers. NOTE: Austin reblend is prohibited by TCEQ regulations to take waste from businesses Let’s get to the point though… In […]
Droid Apps Worth Installing – For Real Estate Professionals
The following content is taken from a larger document presented at our 2011 KW Family Reunion event in Anaheim, CA. We gathered information by surveying our Market Center Technology Coordinators and Leadership all over North America. There are also a few personal favorites included. These are the categories used to break up the types of […]
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
Your Market Center’s Online Presence
If it’s been a while since you last took a look at your MC Website, now is a good time. THE HARDEST PART Sit down and put together an outline of the basic sections or pages of your website – Think about the message – Think about ALL the services you offer through your Market […]