If you have children, whether they are young or teens, you will find that there is plenty to see and to do as a family in the Austin area. Here is a look at just a few of the great attractions that Austin has to offer to families.
Explore dozens of interactive exhibits at the Austin Children’s Museum
Visit the Austin Nature and Science Center and take a walk down the Eco-Detective Trail, where you will encounter hands-on activities as well as close encounters with mammals, birds, and reptiles
Take a swim or play in the pool fed by a spring at Deep Eddy
Take a ride on the glass bottom boats at the Aquarena Center in San Marcos and look at exhibits of endangered species of animals
The city of Austin is progressive in a number of ways and, when it comes to being environmentally friendly, the city is definitely ahead of the back. In fact, just this past Tuesday, Austin was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of the top 25 solar cities in the nation.
There are signs of the solar energy throughout the great city of Austin. In fact, if you take a look a the Austin Convention Center, you will notice that it is literally covered in solar panels. As such, it is considered to be one of the most technology advanced convention centers in the United States. The convention center, as well as a number of homes in Austin that utilize solar power, are major reasons for the city’s special recognition.
Austin has long been known for its forward thinking and its diversity as well as for its bustling music scene. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the city is now holding a Jewish music festival, which is being called Jewsapalooza.
The festival, which was held last weekend, was the first ever music festival of its kind to be held in Austin. According to KXAN Austin News, the festival featured a variety of different musical genres that are based on Jewish heritage. Genres included American folk music, jazz, rock, soul, and klezmer and the concerts took place at the Dell Jewish Community Campus on the JCC Community Hall Stage.
In addition to showcasing the Jewish heritage through music, the festival also served as a benefit for Paul and Annie
According to an article in the Austin Business Journal, Austin was ranked among the top 10 cities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The cities included on the list were ranked according to the strength of their economies, the cost of living in the area, the job availability, and the number of activities for residents to enjoy. By looking at all of these factors, the company chose the best places for people to work, live, and play.
Within the top 10 list, Austin was ranked number six. The top five cities, in order, were Houston (Texas), Raleigh (North Carolina), Omaha (Nebraska), Boise (Idaho), and Colorado Springs (Colorado).
In order to develop the list, Kiplinger paired up with the research director of the think tank called Martin Prosperity…
The entire nation has been struggling with rising gas prices and that includes Austin. Thankfully the gas prices in Austin are a little lower than in other parts of the nation. (According to a recent report, the National average recently jumped to $3.96 per gallon while the average gallon of gas in Austin was $3.83.) Still, prices are much higher than they were just a year ago and that can be a factor when deciding on a home to purchase.
We have been seeing lots of new condos and townhomes being developed in the Central Austin area, and numerous high rise condo towers are being constructed in the downtown core. The downtown residential development is a trend that has been in place for several years now, but rising fuel costs just give buyers one more…
Austin is home to a great variety of cultural and natural opportunities. From magnificent natural landforms to man made attractions, Austin is a great place to learn about history an science while still having a good time.
The Candle Factory
Learn how candles are made at The Candle Factory. Here, guests can watch as basket candles and satin-finished tapers are created.
Historic Georgetown
The nearby historic Georgetown is one of only nationally registered historic districts. The Georgetown History and Visitor Information Center provides detailed information of the district’s history and sites.
The Chisholm Trail
The historic Chisholm Trail features eight different buildings that all date back to before the Civil War. In addition, these homes are…
The real estate market is hurting bad in some parts of the country. Southern California has been hit the hardest with skyrocketing foreclosure rates and falling prices. With the lack of buyers out there the home builders are desperate to move excess inventory. How desperate? Try “Buy one get one free!”
Despite all of the talk of a recession and a troubled economy, you would have a difficult time seeing signs of trouble if you were to visit Austin. In fact, Austin has somehow managed to go against the norm and has been finding ways to prosper while much of the nation struggles with the current state of the economy.
One area that continues to boom in the city of Austin is employment. In fact, when compared to national averages, Austin and the state of Texas are both outperforming the majority of the country. According to recent reports, the total number of nonfarm employment rose by 2.6% in Texas when comparing April 2007 to April 2008. Overall, the United States has only seen a 0.3% raise during that same period of time. In addition, the seasonally…
Do you drink bottled water? If so, you probably choose to drink bottled water so you can avoid the chemicals and pollution that still manage to make their way into city water. If you live in Austin, Texas, however, this is not a concern. According to Forbes.com, Austin has some of the cleanest tap water of any city in the United States. In fact, Forbes.com lists it in second place in terms of cleanliness, with Des Moines, Iowa taking the first place spot and Sioux Falls, SD taking third.
A number of factors were considered when determining the cleanliness of the water in Austin. For example, the researchers looked at the bacteria level of the water as well as its cloudiness and the amount of lead and haloacetic acid the water contained. The…
When you hire a real estate agent to help you with the sell of your home, you will likely need to find a location for a lockbox on the outside of your home. Utilizing a lockbox is an important component of the selling process, as keys to your home and other locked areas of your property are contained within the lockbox. By keeping these items inside of the lockbox, the Realtor can easily access your home when it comes time to show it to a potential buyer.
Using Lockboxes to Reach More Buyers
In addition to the fact that the lockbox makes it easier for your Realtor to access your property, it also makes it possible for other agents to gain access to your home. Unless you have specifically requested to work exclusively with just one agency, your
