In 1886 protestors in Chicago gathered to demand an 8-hour workday. What started out as a peaceful demonstration turned ugly by the end of the day. A bomb was hurled which killed an officer and injured others. The police retaliated by firing into the crowd, killing many people. This incident was called the Haymaker Affair. […]

Thank you Lauren Selinsky CRS ePro for a great contest! This exercise will ensure a strong finish for 2016. I’ve already been working my sphere and have 3-4 listings on the horizon for the first of September. I take my break the end of August but I always hit it hard for the fall market with lots […]

I’m still on an adventure with Geno but will return this next week-end. Since it’s Monday morning why not grab a cup of your favorite morning brew and join me for some tech support humor to start your week. (A customer comes up to a sales clerk holding two controllers.) Customer: “Hi. I’d like to know […]

What a great week-end! After a week of heavy rains the sun finally broke through! I’m not complaining we needed the rain. Came to terms on repairs for some buyers and  left on a wonderful adventure with Geno! It’s Monday morning and I thought for a twist we’d take a break from tech support humor […]

Why not make breakfast a treat out this week-end? I just saw this restaurant on my way to an event at the Kendra Scott jewelry store on North Lamar a few weeks ago. Everyone raved about this wonderful new eatery! They even have two locations in Austin -North and south Lamar.  SNOOZE – AN A.M. EATERY […]

Are you feeling adventuresome this week-end for a fine dining experience? After all this rain the week-end boasts a few hours of sunshine (or not depending on the latest forecast) so why not explore some authentic  Northern and Southern Asian cuisines? SHABU HOT POT & NOODLE BAR                   http://shabuaustin.com Executive Chefs George Chen and Keung Chan have brought the […]

I’m sure everyone has been watching the Olympics and if you’ve been watching you saw Simone Biles from Spring, Texas capture the gold! Simone is amazing in her dedication, spirit and enthusiasm. Her perfection of what is known as “The Biles” is remarkable! Her signature jump is a double layout with a half twist and […]

It’s been a rainy week-end in Austin but we’ve needed every drop. We had a great time at Beautiful Beckett’s party..she turns 2 tomorrow! Date night with Geno was enjoyed and I wrote an accepted offer for my buyers on Saturday. I also came to terms on repairs for my buyers who wrote an accepted offer last week-end! […]

SOLD in the Canyon Creek Subdivision in NW Austin TX 78726 Single story homes located in the Canyon Creek Subdivision are sought after because there are few that come on market. The sellers contacted me after attending several of my open houses this past spring and wanted their home to be presented in the same […]

It’s less than 2 weeks before school starts in Austin. It’s hot, hot so you might not be in the mood for a heavy meal but you want to find  a fun place to enjoy some time with your friends or family. Why not treat yourself to a wonderful place in the heart of downtown on […]