"The best way out is always through"

In order to arrive at a destination, one must travel through. It must be done in person so your presence is required. As Robert Frost said: “The best way out is always through.” The holiday season for some is filled with fun activities for family and friends but for others the season is not so […]

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2016 Austin Real Estate Market is going to get hotter!

2015 has been a hot market in Austin but according to the latest Realtor.com 2016 Housing Forecast 2016 will yield impressive growth for the local market.   The report states the “In 2016, we expect single-family home sales in the Austin-Round Rock area to increase by 10 percent compared to 2015. Median single family homes […]

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Making a difference~An introduction to Active Rain

I want everyone to meet my daughter Melissa Stout. She is the mother of 3 of my wonderful grandchildren! She and husband Russell are exceptional parents, nurturing each child to their fullest potential. Melissa grew up in Austin and is still close to many of her high school friends even after graduating from UT, getting […]

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Christmas Dinner ~ "Foodie" Friday 12/18/15

OMG Christmas Day is a week from today! For some reason this year the season has crept up on us and for many reasons are behind in holiday planning. If that is the case you might want to consider letting someone else prepare your holiday meal! You do have options and here are a few restaurants that are Santa approved […]

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Austin Energy offers Weatherization Assistance

There is some relief for income-eligible homeowners and renters to improve indoor comfort, lower utility bills and save energy through no-cost home weatherization assistance. Reducing health and safety hazards are achieved by a weatherization process that includes a home energy assessment as well as testing for natural gas leaks and carbon monoxide. Recommendations are made […]

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