As a resident of Austin, it is important to know about Municipal Utility Districts in order to make certain you make informed decisions.  A Municipal Utility District, which is generally referred to simply as MUD, is a political subdivision in Texas.  This subdivision has been authorized by the Texas Water Code, or TWC, to provide residents with sewage, water, drainage, and other services that are within the designated MUD boundaries.

The History of MUDs in Austin

During the 1970s, legislation was proposed that would extend the water and sewage services offered by Austin to new subdivisions.  The residents of Austin voted against these bonds, however, which left residents in these subdivisions without water or a means of getting rid of waste.  In

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Residents of the Austin area can take comfort in knowing that there are plenty of great healthcare facilities in the area.  With the help of the St. David’s Healthcare Partnership and the SETON Healthcare Network, residents receive both emergency and acute care services with the help of a number of full-service hospitals.  Here are some of the major hospitals in the Austin area:

The Brackenridge ER in Austin, Texas

The Brackenridge ER in Austin, Texas is the only Level II trauma center in Austin.  In addition, it is the only hospital in the city that accepts patients that do not have insurance.

SETON Healthcare Network

The SETON Healthcare Network includes a number of facilities, including the Seton Medical Center, a Children’s Hospital, and the Seton…

When purchasing a home in Texas, you will need to look into obtaining title insurance.  With this type of insurance, you form a contract with a title company as determined by the Texas Department of Insurance.  Before making your purchase, it is important to understand how title insurance works and the type of title insurance you will need.

The Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance

One form of title insurance you will need to obtain is the Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance.  This insurance is actually issued to you and provides you with protection against specific title risks.  Some of these risks include:

• Clerical Mistakes
• Defective Acknowledgement on Documents
• Delinquent Taxes
• Forgery
• Fraud
• Illegal

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New Listing - Austin Investment Property.  Tenant in place paying $1050 per month through August of 2008.  This 1-story home was built in 2006 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.  1314 SF according to the tax records.

This is a great opportunity for an investor - call today 512-344-6000

Now that you have bought your dream home, it is time to take steps to start personalizing the house and making it a place that you can truly call home.  Luckily, there are many things that you can do to make your home more personal. Some of these changes can be a bit costly, while others won’t cost you much at all. 

Painting the Walls

Most homeowners looking to sell their home paint the walls in a neutral color in order to make the home more appealing to potential buyers.  You can keep the walls this natural color if that appeals to you, but adding a bit of color to your walls can help you with creating a home that reflects your personal tastes.  Have fun with color and don’t be afraid to go a little wild.  After all, you can always paint them again if

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The Austin area is known for its large number of sports and recreational facilities.  Ranging from University facilities to organized sports teams, there are plenty of sports and recreation opportunities available to visitors and to residents of the Austin area.

College Athletics

The Austin area is home to a number of colleges, each having its own sports teams.  These colleges include:

•  University of Texas (www.texassports.com)
• Texas State University – San Marcos (www.txstatebobcats.collegesports.com)
• Concordia University (www.athletics.concordia.edu)
• Houston-Tilloston (www.htu.edu/Home/CurrentStudents/Athletics)
• Southwestern University (www.southwestern.edu/athletics)

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New study dispels myths about local condo market

By Shonda Novak
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Most downtown condo dwellers are young people.

Many downtown dwellers work downtown.

Many people buying downtown condos are investors from outside of Austin.

Wrong, wrong and wrong, according to a survey of Austin's downtown condo market to be released today.

The Downtown Austin Alliance, an organization of downtown property and business owners, commissioned the study by Charles Heimsath, president of Capitol Market Research, an Austin-based real estate consulting firm.

Heimsath said the group sought to dispel some myths about the local condo market.

Heimsath will present his findings to the group's Economic

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This listing is located in the Block House Creek neighborhood in Leander, Texas.  The 2-story home was built in 2001 and has 1970 sq. ft. per the tax records.  The property has wood floors, an open floor plan, and a large flat back yard.

The asking price is $164,900.  The seller is motivated and will consider all offers!

Give us a call to find out more about this home!  1-800-790-7910

Just listed - New hilltop home overlooks beautiful Lake Travis.  Located in the The Hollows of Northshore, this two-story home features granite counters, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, and two large covered decks with water views!  This home is priced to sell at $459k.  Call for a showing - 512-344-6000











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Now that you are ready to sell your home you need guidance from a real estate professional.  The question is: how do you choose the right agent for you?

Real estate agents and brokers must be licensed by the state in which they work.  Each state has minimum standards for education and exams which must be met by real estate professionals.  After the license is obtained, most agents and brokers join the National Association of Realtors which has a code of ethics that must be followed by its members. 

Many people ask for referrals from family, friends or co-workers who have recently bought or sold a home if they were satisfied with the service provided by their agent.  If they would recommend this real estate professional or use them again in another

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