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For Sale: 9310 Doliver Dr, Austin, TX 78748
April 27th, 20129310 Doliver Dr, Austin, TX 78748 Coming soon to the market! Move-in ready, single story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath South Austin retreat at 9310 Doliver Dr, Austin, TX 78748. 2126 sf. All new flooring throughout, including hardwoods in living, dining, & kitchen. Gourmet kitchen with new stainle[...]
February 2012 Market Statistics for 78748
March 30th, 2012The latest Austin real estate market statistics for February 2012 have just been released. The chart below shows what's been happening in Austin's 78748 zip code, including the neighborhood of Buckingham Estates: As is true with much of the rest of Austin, the number of closed sales i[...]
Southpark Meadows After Dark Concert Series
March 30th, 2012A common misconception for new Austinites or folks visiting the live music capital of the world is that all the music happens on 6th street. But really, outside of the Parish or Mohawk, most of the best shows are outside of downtown. Austin music can be found just about anywhere, if you know w[...]
Just Sold - 8722 Birmingham Drive in 78748's Buckingham Estates
March 27th, 20128722 Birmingham Dr, Austin, TX 78748 in Buckingham Estates just sold! This South Austin Charmer Lives Large And Makes For A Perfect Starter Home Or Turn-key Rental. The Open Floorplan Features A Bright & Airy Kitchen, Large Living Room With Inviting Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings In Every Room, A[...]
Austin Real Estate Market Statistics: Looking Back to 2011 & Into 2012
March 21st, 2012I've been hearing a lot of excitement about the state of the Austin real estate market lately, mostly coming from other Realtors. While I've definitely experienced some positive signals myself, I'm not quick to join the bandwagon. Of course, Catherine calls me the pigeon (I'll save you the graphic.)[...]
You're Not Alone on the Zilker Zephyr
March 21st, 2012I love trains, always have. Big, little, steam, electric, passenger, freight - I'll take them all. I'm sure it started with Poppy, my grandfather on my mother's side, who worked for the train company in New Jersey & would take us into New York City on our yearly visits to Wyckoff, NJ. It was f[...]
Havana Nights
March 20th, 2012San Antonio is just an hour or so down the road from Austin (if you can avoid the obligatory stop at the San Marcos outlet malls) and it's always been our favorite overnight getaway spot. Historically & architecturally significant, as well as a damn good time, but I fear it suffers from an un[...]
Hump Day Honky Tonkin' at the Saxon Pub
February 15th, 2012Walt Wilkins should be famous. Like Kiss famous. I'm hesitant to label him a Texas singer-songwriter as it seemingly can apply to anyone with a first & last name, 2 friends who think they liked your songs soon after the 2nd keg was floated, and possession of Ryan Adams' Heartbreaker. But taken a[...]
New Kid on the Tex-Mex Mile
February 15th, 2012Oltorf & S. 1st is at the heart of 78704...and sadly, it's kinda ugly. It's also been the source of constant traffic backups & heartache for all my years living on the "wrong" side of Oltorf. But we've also had our good times, right? Remember Buenos Aires Cafe before it retreated (an[...]
You're Not Alone: Ruta Maya Kids' Show
February 15th, 2012I know my story isn't very different from a lot of people here in Austin. Move here because you love going out & doing Austin things. Meet someone who loves to do those same Austin things. Inevitably fall in love, get married, and a little one comes along. Suddenly, "doing Austin things[...]
Money for Nothing
February 15th, 2012If you live by the adage that more money means more problems, well, this may not be for you. But for those Texas homeowners who feel like flying in the face of conventional wisdom, you may wish to read on. As a 2nd grader, my parents drove me 30 minutes each way to attend Homestead Middle Schoo[...]
No Reason to Buy Bad Bubbly This New Year's Eve
January 10th, 2012It's almost New Year's Eve, and I fear for the collective hangover from bad champagne come Sunday morning. Yes, it's the time of year where most of us buy our only obligatory bottle of bubbly, so the process can be daunting - or not, since you know you'll likely be feeling no pain in a few short hou[...]
Thank You & Happy Holidays
January 10th, 2012It's this time of year we (hopefully) reflect on the things that are most important to us. And not only because there's no way we'll get our Christmas cards out in time (but they are on the way, we sorta promise), I wanted to take this time to thank you all of you for making this su[...]
LuLu B's, Hiding in Plain Sight
January 10th, 2012I know I'm not awarded any cool points in reviewing a successful food trailer nearing its 4 year anniversary and ranked on the Austin Chronicle's Top Ten Trailers list. But too often in our clamoring to the shiniest new trailer we tend to forget those who got us here. And in the case of Lulu B[...]
Finding that Austin Christmas Spirit
January 10th, 2012Christmas should be all about family, tradition, and, well, cold weather. With the influx of new residents to Austin, it takes awhile to establish those traditions so far from your former home - and admittedly it can be a challenge to find the Christmas spirit when it's sunny & 72 degrees outs[...]
