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The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to our U.S. Constitution and should be regarded by all Americans as a sacred covenant made by our founding fathers to serve and protect the American people.
Posted: 2010-04-23
Category: Legal
The legal term “unjust enrichment” refers to when one person or party unfairly benefits from the property or services of another person or party. If a court finds that unjust enrichment has occurred, the individual who received the gains may be required to make restitution.
Posted: 2010-04-23
Category: Legal
Halloween in Austin is a busy time of year. There is so much going on in the city during the last few weeks of October, it can be hard to keep up with everything.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Real Estate
Your move will go a whole lot smoother and easier if you take the time to get organized before the movers arrive. Being organized before you start packing will help you move more quickly, will help you get settled quickly and will improve your moving experience overall.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Real Estate
By using native plants in their landscaping plan, homeowners can be assured that their plants will thrive in the dry, sunny Texas climate.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Gardening
Real estate investing is one of the most exciting investments you can make. Whether you are investing in a property to rent out or want to improve its interior and then flip it, there are a few basic guidelines you should know.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Real Estate
With the recession in full effect, just about every level on the corporate ladder is feeling the heat. Much has been made about the compensation packages for executives and whether or not they are being affected.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Real Estate
The cost of electricity continues to sky-rocket. No matter what you try to do, you cannot control the cost of electricity and fight huge energy companies for unfair electricity prices.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Real Estate
When you are ready to buy a home, the first place you should turn your attention is not the local MLS listings. You need to pay attention to your credit report.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Real Estate
Tex Mex cuisine is something that can't be missed if you're visiting Austin. If you live in this diverse and exciting city, you've probably found some great spots to enjoy this unique form of cuisine.
Posted: 2010-02-19
Category: Food & Beverage
Austin is a great town for dog lovers since there are so many attractions and events that are completely dog-friendly. Your four legged friend doesn’t need to feel left out in this town.
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Pets
If you have a young family and want a safe and fun environment to raise your children, look no further than Circle C. This area in Southwest Austin is a master-planned community that began in 1988.
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Real Estate
If you are in the position of being a first time home buyer in this economy, you may be stuck in a quandary. With a depressed real estate market, is it better to rent or own a home?
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Real Estate
If you’re currently renting or are looking to downgrade from a large home, this may be the perfect time to purchase a condo. While condominium units were once not treated with the same level or respect as single family homes
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Real Estate
The Internet makes life easier in a lot of different ways. It certainly has improved and expanded the capabilities of real estate agents to market their properties for sale and put buyers in touch with sellers.
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Real Estate
The equity in your home is the difference between the price you owe on the home and how much your home is worth. You increase your equity by paying down your mortgage and also through the natural inflation of home prices.
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Home Improvement
When buying or selling real estate, it’s essential to understand what ownership rights are transferred at the time of sale. Ownership of real property takes a number of forms, each with its own set of rules and expectations
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Legal
If you’re looking for a place to live near downtown Austin that still has a community feel, look no further than the Great Hills neighborhood.
Posted: 2010-02-09
Category: Real Estate
Home buyers need to pay close attention to the inspection that their home receives. Buying a home is the most major purchase that you’ll make in your life, and you deserve to be insured that your investment is a wise one.
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Real Estate
Home staging is quickly becoming one of the most important parts of selling a home, especially in this slow market. Home staging is the process of setting a home up in such a way that it looks as appealing as possible and move in ready.
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Real Estate
The quality of life inside your home is directly related to the quality of the air you breathe. Pollutants can affect your health and enjoyment of your home; some can even be dangerous or deadly.
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Society
The Lost Creek Country Club offers a wide range of activities for families and individuals looking for an outstanding recreational experience. Best known for its championship golf course, the Lost Creek Country Club also offers sixteen lighted tennis courts
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Recreation & Sports
Probate is one of the most common and least understood legal proceedings. It basically comprises the settlement of all financial matters pertaining to the estate of an individual after their death.
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Finance
Your home is not only your largest financial investment, it is also a secure environment in which you and your family can relax and feel safe. Many items of value are stored inside your home.
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Home Improvement
Starting a neighborhood watch program is an effective, proactive way to fight crime and protect your home, family, and possessions. Neighbors who join forces to monitor activity in their area typically experience a lower rate of crime and a higher instance of convictions when crimes do occur.
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Home Improvement
For about a decade, the Texas state dinosaur has been designated as the Pleurocoelus, an enormous sauropod that reportedly roamed the Texas Hill Country millions of years ago, leaving behind an extensive fossil record in the central Texas area.
Posted: 2010-02-05
Category: Science
Despite your best efforts, you may have landed in a difficult financial situation where you’re no longer able to get a standard mortgage refinance.
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Real Estate
Recent economic difficulties have left many homeowners in an untenable situation; housing values have plummeted, leaving them with mortgages that far outweigh the home’s current worth and creating the potential for foreclosure.
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Real Estate
In Austin these days, like in a lot of the country, people are going green with their building practices. There is a much bigger emphasis being placed on energy efficiency and things of that nature, so construction companies are hopping on board and doing their part.
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Real Estate
Once famous as a shrewd New York financier, Bernie Madoff’s arrest for running a Ponzi scheme in December 2008 made headlines.
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Society
With the markets constantly in flux and individual investors looking for better ways to grow money, overseas real estate investing has taken off.
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Real Estate
Forbes has announced its 400 richest Americans for 2009, and as expected, real estate tycoons still enjoy many of the top spots.
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Real Estate
Dogs and cats are the most popular pets in the United States. For those who live in small homes or condominiums or who travel a great deal, however, smaller pets may be a better choice.
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Pets
The beautiful, Italian-inspired homes of Tuscan Village offer residents 55 years and older a luxury living community in serene, park-like surroundings
Posted: 2010-02-01
Category: Home & Family
Austin isn’t short on history and its museums are a way to experience every bit of that history. Whether you’re a history buff, have children or just want a nice way to spend an afternoon in Austin, give these museums a try.
Posted: 2009-12-29
Category: Travel & Leisure
Costume parties are fun, but there isn’t always the money to go out and spend a lot on something that will be worn once. Each year at Halloween, many families plan far ahead of time and make their own costumes.
Posted: 2009-12-17
Category: Holidays
Feng Shui is an ancient school of design, of Chinese origins. This design theory is based in the placement of objects in a room, in order to achieve a proper flow of energy or chi, as it is called by the Chinese.
Posted: 2009-12-17
Category: Home Improvement
Along with the many economic and lifestyle benefits Austin offers its residents, in recent years it has also become a popular location for Hollywood productions.
Posted: 2009-12-17
Category: Home & Family
More and more homeowners are choosing granite countertops during their kitchen remodel. The reasons are plenty, but perhaps you are researching countertop options and are wondering what the big deal with granite is.
Posted: 2009-12-17
Category: Home Improvement
Buying a new home is an exciting opportunity to create the look you have always wanted. Starting from a blank slate, there is not a doubt that it is fun to pick out colors, textures and designs from a wide array of options.
Posted: 2009-12-17
Category: Home Improvement
When most out-of-towner’s visit Austin, they are sure to stop by Sixth Street. This district of downtown Austin is popular with young professionals, college students and those who love live music.
Posted: 2009-12-17
Category: Travel & Leisure
You don’t have to look hard to find incredible restaurants in Austin, Texas. Whether you’re looking for a fine dining experience or want something authentic Tex Mex, Austin has it for you. If you think Austin dining is all about staying local, think again.
Posted: 2009-12-08
Category: Food & Beverage
Halloween in the second largest retail holiday as far as candy sales is concerned. It’s no wonder, as millions of kids hit the streets to trick or treat each year. Buckets of candy make their way home and at times the loot can last well into December.
Posted: 2009-12-04
Category: Home & Family
If you’re looking for unique and charming homes in Austin, look to the Travis Heights neighborhood. It’s in an urban part of town, but is very desirable because of the influx of young couples and local culture.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Travel & Leisure
Austin is the capital of Texas but it’s only the fourth largest city in Texas, giving it a metropolitan yet somewhat small town feel. If you’re already in Texas and are looking for someplace to move or if you’re moving here from out of state, you should know that Austin is a great place to be!
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Real Estate
A short sale is an option that is available to sellers that will prevent foreclosure. This specific type of real estate sale is becoming more popular as many people are becoming unable to meet their mortgage payments because of the tough economic times.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Real Estate
Relocating can be a very trying time for the entire family, but it often hardest on children who still live at home. Because they are often moving away from their friends and a school that they are settled in and used to, it’s important to make the transition as easy as possible for them.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Real Estate
If you have recently been offered a job transfer, you probably have a lot weighing on your mind. You may have been wanting or waiting for this transfer for quite some time, or perhaps it’s been offered as the only way for you to keep your job.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Business
For most of us with pets, we want for them what we would want for our own children. To us, they are our children, an extension of our family. Therefore, when they are bothered by injuries or little critters, it breaks our hearts.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Pets
Energy efficiency is a hot topic these days. With an energy efficient home you’ll not only save money on your monthly energy costs, but you’ll reduce your impact on the environment and help your whole city become more energy efficient.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Home Improvement
Although Houston and Dallas often get the lion’s share of outsider attention, Austin is the capital of Texas. Whether you are a new Austin resident or are just visiting, make it a point to visit the Capitol building. This Austin landmark is not to be missed.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Travel & Leisure
Any concerned parent knows that the quality of the school their child attends will have a big impact on their future. If you’re in the process of moving and have children, you may be concerned about the quality of education that your child will receive in their new home town.
Posted: 2009-12-03
Category: Reference & Education
If you have dogs or cats, you quickly learn how convenient a pet door could be. Especially with cats, there’s the constant open the door, shut the door.
Posted: 2009-12-02
Category: Home Improvement
Purchasing a home is an exciting time in anyone’s life. As one of the biggest investments you can make, buying a new home can also provide security, a sense of success and a place for your children to grow and create memories.
Posted: 2009-12-02
Category: Real Estate
If you’re having a custom home built, or perhaps just remodeling your current home, one of the most exciting designs you could take upon yourself is that of your master bath.
Posted: 2009-12-02
Category: Home Improvement
If you are a scrapper, you know the sentimental value that a scrapbook holds. Each book represents a special time in your life, memories you don’t want to forget and events that made you who you are today.
Posted: 2009-12-02
Category: Home & Family
With the economy in the slumps and consumers leery to spend their hard earned money, it’s hard to imagine a very merry Christmas.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Finance
It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the holiday season without thought to our daily needs. This easily and quickly leads to stress that can completely ruin the holiday spirit.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Self Improvement
Many families do not think about what they would do during a home emergency until a devastating event happens to someone we know and love.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Reference & Education
Painting the walls of a room are a great way to bring a new look into a drab living environment. For very little money, an entire look can be created with a few gallons of paint.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Interior Design
When it comes to decorating your home, whether for the first time or the tenth, you may come short when it comes to ideas. Before you go spend money on an interior designer for tips and hints, do your own research and make note of the ideas that will work for your living areas.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Home Improvement
With the cold weather season upon us, home across the nation are beginning to turn off the air conditioner and swamp coolers and turn on the furnaces and stoking the fires.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Home Improvement
During times of economic struggle, it can be tough to manage a tight budget. Utilities are one area of the budget that most of us have very little wiggle room…. or so you think.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Home Improvement
Most of us have heard of spring cleaning, but what about winter organizing? Extensive home cleaning or reorganization doesn’t have to take place only once per year.
Posted: 2009-11-12
Category: Self Improvement
Passed in the Spring of 2009, President Barack Obama’s stimulus package contains some good news for people who want to buy a home but think they aren’t able to.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Real Estate
Located on the banks of the Colorado River, Austin is the state capitol of Texas. As the fourth largest city in the state, it is also home to the largest public university in the nation - the University of Texas.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Real Estate
It’s natural for carpets to get dirty, considering all the dirt our feet bring into the house. If you have pets, your carpets get filthier much sooner.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Shopping
Austin's Top Ten Fine Dining Establishments. Austin is known for barbecue, Tex-Mex spiciness, and cowboy food in general. But the Austin area also offers exquisite fine dining on a par with the most exclusive restaurants in the country.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Food & Beverage
If you are one of the millions of homeowners who has made the switch from carpet to tile flooring, you will need to know how to care for your investment.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Home Improvement
Prospective home buyers have more choices than ever before for home financing. Traditional FHA and VA loans are still available, but lenders offer a wide variety of other options for first-time and returning borrowers.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Real Estate
Going through a home improvement project is often an exciting time for homeowners. Many people want to have their dream homes but cannot afford them at the time they are ready to buy a house.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Home & Family
After Midnight: Late Night Bites in Austin. Austin’s exciting and colorful night life is one of its major attractions for tourists and residents alike.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Food & Beverage
The holidays sneak up on us so fast each year. Christmas comes and goes and we swear we are going to make it so much easier next year by getting ready ahead of time, preparing as if our lives depended on it.
Posted: 2009-11-02
Category: Holidays
If you’re facing foreclosure on your home, there is new hope on the horizon. As part of the stimulus program passed by Congress, the Home Affordable Modification program can help you save your home and preserve your credit.
Posted: 2009-11-02
Category: Real Estate
Many people hire moving companies to take care of the transportation of their things from one home to another. If you’re trying to save money or just don’t want to deal with the hassle of hiring someone, the do it yourself route is a great option.
Posted: 2009-11-02
Category: Real Estate
