Monday, July 26, 2010
Marble Falls - Drag Fest
Drag Fest is almost here. The annual boat races on Lake Marble Falls draws crowds every year. This year's festivities will take place from August 13-15th.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Austn - one of the Top 10 Places to Retire!
Thinking of moving to our area? Contact us for more information about living in Austin, the Lake Travis area or in the Highland Lakes at Lake LBJ, Horseshoe Bay or Marble Falls. We'll be happy to send you a complimentary relocation package. Let us know what you are looking for and we can forward you listings that may meet your needs.
Sue Ellett, Broker-Associate
Paragon Property Group
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
sue@elletts.net
Out of 100 most popular retirement towns for 2010, Austin ranks number 5! The cultural and other activities associated with The University of Texas is a major draw. Our cosmopolitan and high-tech, quirky soul is another. Plus, we has a relatively low cost of living.
The top 10 places to retire
Plus two bonus towns for you to consider
By Robert Powell, MarketWatch
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Where do you want to live in retirement? Most folks age in place. But there are those who spend their golden years in dreamy locales. Where are those places?
Well, the 100 most popular retirement towns for 2010 are -- no surprise -- mostly located in the Sun Belt states, according to TopRetirements.com. In fact, 68 of the 100 top positions were occupied by warm-climate towns. Florida dominated the list, taking 23 of the spots, followed by North Carolina (11) and South Carolina (8). /conga/personal-finance/retirement_seo.html 60531
But there are 25 new towns on the list, according to John Brady, editor of the second edition of 100 Best Retirement Towns. Some of the 25 new cities on the list include Boulder, Colo., Eugene Ore., Santa Fe N.M., Chattanooga Tenn., Cheyenne Wyo., Portland, Maine, Smyrna Del., and Cape Coral, Fla.
According to Brady, the 100 most popular retirement towns list is compiled by calculating the 100 towns with the most online visits of the 450 cities reviewed at Topretirements.com. The list is essentially a popularity contest; it reflects the towns that site visitors are the most interested in for retirement.
"One thing is clear," Brady said of the trends he's noticed in this year's list. "The Sun Belt is so dominant because people are interested in retiring to where it's warm." In addition, he said this year's list is dominated by college towns. People are looking for place to retire where they have access to intellectually challenging activities.
That said, the towns with the most online visits include:
Asheville, N.C. Asheville is a long-time favorite, said Brady. Part of its ongoing appeal is its climate (it's mild year round); its location (it's in the Blue Ridge Mountains; there's water everywhere for fishing and boating, and its downtown is walkable and dynamic); its housing stock (there's a wide range of upscale housing opportunities for seniors). What's not so special is that Asheville gets crowded in the summer and overdevelopment is coming.
Sarasota, Fla. According to Brady, Sarasota is the cultural capital of Florida. Part of its appeal is that is has one of Florida's best downtowns, a downtown that includes an impressive array of cultural facilities such as the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. On the downside, there are a lot of tourists and traffic in winter, and summers are hot. Of note, the Ringling Brothers located the winter quarters of their circus in Sarasota.
Prescott, Ariz. An old mining town, Brady says retirees choose this location for its warm climate and interesting setting. The town, which borders the Prescott National Forest, features 525 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and Whiskey Row. On the downside, there are a lot of tourists. At an elevation of 5,400 feet, the winters are colder here than the rest of Arizona. Plus, there are watering restrictions, according to TopRetirements.com.
Paris, Tenn. According to Brady, retirees come to Paris, which is roughly equidistant from Nashville and Memphis, because they like living near one of the largest manmade lakes in the world. "People go there to fish and relax," said Brady of Paris. (By way of background, the city also claims to have the world's largest fish fry.) Plus, Paris has a low cost of living compared with other retirement hot spots. The median sales price of a home here in 2009 was well below $100,000. On the downside, big city amenities are two hours away.
Austin, Texas. Austin is becoming a popular retirement community for a variety of reasons, according to TopRetirements.com. The University of Texas and its array of cultural and other activities is perhaps the biggest draw for Austin, its cosmopolitan and high-tech, quirky soul is another reason. Plus, it has a relatively low cost of living, said Brady. On the downside, the summers are hot and humid and the city might be too big and fast-paced for those seeking peace and quiet.
Green Valley, Ariz. According to Brady, Green Valley, which is 20 miles south of Tuscon, has one of the largest active adult communities in the world. The average age, by the way, is 72. Consider: It has nine golf courses; two recreation centers with over 126,000 square feet of facilities; countless swimming pools and spas; numerous tennis courts, fitness centers, and classes; and every type of crafts and clubs. "There are so many things going on there," he said. "There's something for everyone." On the downside, it's a bit remote. In fact, it's just 40 miles north of the border of Mexico. "... so close that there have been a few scenes with federales and desperados running through Green Valley," reports TopRetirements.com.
Winston-Salem, N.C. Why Winston-Salem is the seventh most visited place on the TopRetirements.com's Web site is a bit of a mystery to Brady. To be sure, there's culture (Reynolda Gardens and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art) and a downtown that features the Wachovia Center. And the cost of living is low ($120,000 is the average home price). But on the downside, Brady's Web site reports that development is proceeding very quickly, with attendant traffic. And some young professionals say there is not enough to do in the Twin Cities. Plus, crime is a concern in Winston-Salem.
Beaufort, S.C. Beaufort is a terrific place to love, not far from Hilton Head and Savannah, said Brady. What's special about this city? It's a charming old town in the Sea Island. It's won tons of awards, including "Best Small Southern Town," "Small Town Arts" and "Best Fishing Town." It has plenty of golf courses. The city has 304 acres designated as a National Historic Landmark. And the winters are mild. What's not so special, according to TopRetirements.com: It can be over run by tourists in season Not for people in the fast lane.
San Diego. To Brady, San Diego has the "most perfect weather in the country." Its scenery, climate (there's only 10 inches of rain on average per year), and lifestyle (the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District and Torrey Pines Golf Course) are second to none and appeal to active adults 55+, reports TopRetirements.com. On the downside, it's expensive and the traffic -- well, it is California.
Ft. Myers, Fla. Now that the housing market has crashed, Ft. Myers has become a less expensive place in which to retire. The median selling price at the end of 2009 was $98,000, reports Brady. What else is so special about Ft. Myers? Well, there's the beach, a charming old downtown area, the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter estates, world-class shopping. golf and fishing; and something for everybody. Plus, it's the spring training home for Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. On the downside: Oppressively hot, humid summers; traffic; way too much development, now in a bust cycle; too many strip malls.
According to Brady, there are two other cities/towns that retirees might want to consider from the top 100 list. Those include Portland, Maine, which if you don't mind winters is an up and coming retirement spot, and Smyrna Del., which is a small, former farming town of about 8,000 in north central Delaware midway between Wilmington and the oceanside community of Lewes. The latter town has plenty of active adult communities, beaches and land, and an attractive tax structure.
Learn more about TopRetirement.com's list at this Web site.
Robert Powell is the editor of Retirement Weekly. Learn more about Retirement Weekly at this Web site .
Robert Powell has been a journalist covering personal finance issues for more than 20 years, writing and editing for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and Mutual Fund Market News.
Sue Ellett, Broker-Associate
Paragon Property Group
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
sue@elletts.net
Out of 100 most popular retirement towns for 2010, Austin ranks number 5! The cultural and other activities associated with The University of Texas is a major draw. Our cosmopolitan and high-tech, quirky soul is another. Plus, we has a relatively low cost of living.
The top 10 places to retire
Plus two bonus towns for you to consider
By Robert Powell, MarketWatch
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Where do you want to live in retirement? Most folks age in place. But there are those who spend their golden years in dreamy locales. Where are those places?
Well, the 100 most popular retirement towns for 2010 are -- no surprise -- mostly located in the Sun Belt states, according to TopRetirements.com. In fact, 68 of the 100 top positions were occupied by warm-climate towns. Florida dominated the list, taking 23 of the spots, followed by North Carolina (11) and South Carolina (8). /conga/personal-finance/retirement_seo.html 60531
But there are 25 new towns on the list, according to John Brady, editor of the second edition of 100 Best Retirement Towns. Some of the 25 new cities on the list include Boulder, Colo., Eugene Ore., Santa Fe N.M., Chattanooga Tenn., Cheyenne Wyo., Portland, Maine, Smyrna Del., and Cape Coral, Fla.
According to Brady, the 100 most popular retirement towns list is compiled by calculating the 100 towns with the most online visits of the 450 cities reviewed at Topretirements.com. The list is essentially a popularity contest; it reflects the towns that site visitors are the most interested in for retirement.
"One thing is clear," Brady said of the trends he's noticed in this year's list. "The Sun Belt is so dominant because people are interested in retiring to where it's warm." In addition, he said this year's list is dominated by college towns. People are looking for place to retire where they have access to intellectually challenging activities.
That said, the towns with the most online visits include:
Asheville, N.C. Asheville is a long-time favorite, said Brady. Part of its ongoing appeal is its climate (it's mild year round); its location (it's in the Blue Ridge Mountains; there's water everywhere for fishing and boating, and its downtown is walkable and dynamic); its housing stock (there's a wide range of upscale housing opportunities for seniors). What's not so special is that Asheville gets crowded in the summer and overdevelopment is coming.
Sarasota, Fla. According to Brady, Sarasota is the cultural capital of Florida. Part of its appeal is that is has one of Florida's best downtowns, a downtown that includes an impressive array of cultural facilities such as the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. On the downside, there are a lot of tourists and traffic in winter, and summers are hot. Of note, the Ringling Brothers located the winter quarters of their circus in Sarasota.
Prescott, Ariz. An old mining town, Brady says retirees choose this location for its warm climate and interesting setting. The town, which borders the Prescott National Forest, features 525 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and Whiskey Row. On the downside, there are a lot of tourists. At an elevation of 5,400 feet, the winters are colder here than the rest of Arizona. Plus, there are watering restrictions, according to TopRetirements.com.
Paris, Tenn. According to Brady, retirees come to Paris, which is roughly equidistant from Nashville and Memphis, because they like living near one of the largest manmade lakes in the world. "People go there to fish and relax," said Brady of Paris. (By way of background, the city also claims to have the world's largest fish fry.) Plus, Paris has a low cost of living compared with other retirement hot spots. The median sales price of a home here in 2009 was well below $100,000. On the downside, big city amenities are two hours away.
Austin, Texas. Austin is becoming a popular retirement community for a variety of reasons, according to TopRetirements.com. The University of Texas and its array of cultural and other activities is perhaps the biggest draw for Austin, its cosmopolitan and high-tech, quirky soul is another reason. Plus, it has a relatively low cost of living, said Brady. On the downside, the summers are hot and humid and the city might be too big and fast-paced for those seeking peace and quiet.
Green Valley, Ariz. According to Brady, Green Valley, which is 20 miles south of Tuscon, has one of the largest active adult communities in the world. The average age, by the way, is 72. Consider: It has nine golf courses; two recreation centers with over 126,000 square feet of facilities; countless swimming pools and spas; numerous tennis courts, fitness centers, and classes; and every type of crafts and clubs. "There are so many things going on there," he said. "There's something for everyone." On the downside, it's a bit remote. In fact, it's just 40 miles north of the border of Mexico. "... so close that there have been a few scenes with federales and desperados running through Green Valley," reports TopRetirements.com.
Winston-Salem, N.C. Why Winston-Salem is the seventh most visited place on the TopRetirements.com's Web site is a bit of a mystery to Brady. To be sure, there's culture (Reynolda Gardens and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art) and a downtown that features the Wachovia Center. And the cost of living is low ($120,000 is the average home price). But on the downside, Brady's Web site reports that development is proceeding very quickly, with attendant traffic. And some young professionals say there is not enough to do in the Twin Cities. Plus, crime is a concern in Winston-Salem.
Beaufort, S.C. Beaufort is a terrific place to love, not far from Hilton Head and Savannah, said Brady. What's special about this city? It's a charming old town in the Sea Island. It's won tons of awards, including "Best Small Southern Town," "Small Town Arts" and "Best Fishing Town." It has plenty of golf courses. The city has 304 acres designated as a National Historic Landmark. And the winters are mild. What's not so special, according to TopRetirements.com: It can be over run by tourists in season Not for people in the fast lane.
San Diego. To Brady, San Diego has the "most perfect weather in the country." Its scenery, climate (there's only 10 inches of rain on average per year), and lifestyle (the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District and Torrey Pines Golf Course) are second to none and appeal to active adults 55+, reports TopRetirements.com. On the downside, it's expensive and the traffic -- well, it is California.
Ft. Myers, Fla. Now that the housing market has crashed, Ft. Myers has become a less expensive place in which to retire. The median selling price at the end of 2009 was $98,000, reports Brady. What else is so special about Ft. Myers? Well, there's the beach, a charming old downtown area, the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter estates, world-class shopping. golf and fishing; and something for everybody. Plus, it's the spring training home for Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. On the downside: Oppressively hot, humid summers; traffic; way too much development, now in a bust cycle; too many strip malls.
According to Brady, there are two other cities/towns that retirees might want to consider from the top 100 list. Those include Portland, Maine, which if you don't mind winters is an up and coming retirement spot, and Smyrna Del., which is a small, former farming town of about 8,000 in north central Delaware midway between Wilmington and the oceanside community of Lewes. The latter town has plenty of active adult communities, beaches and land, and an attractive tax structure.
Learn more about TopRetirement.com's list at this Web site.
Robert Powell is the editor of Retirement Weekly. Learn more about Retirement Weekly at this Web site .
Robert Powell has been a journalist covering personal finance issues for more than 20 years, writing and editing for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and Mutual Fund Market News.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Austin 5th best city for college grads - Austin Business Journal
Austin 5th best city for college grads - Austin Business Journal
Another great kudo for the Austin area!
Thinking of moving to the Austin or Highland Lakes areas of the Central Texas Hill Country? Call us for all your relocation and real estate needs.
Sue Ellett, Broker-Associate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
Another great kudo for the Austin area!
Thinking of moving to the Austin or Highland Lakes areas of the Central Texas Hill Country? Call us for all your relocation and real estate needs.
Sue Ellett, Broker-Associate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
Austin picked as top entrepreneurial center in U.S. - Austin Business Journal
Austin picked as top entrepreneurial center in U.S. - Austin Business Journal
Austin does it again! Thinking of moving to the Austin/Highland Lakes area in the Central Texas Hill Country? It's a great place to live, work, play and invest.
Call us for all of your real estate and relocation needs.
Sue Ellett, Broker-Associate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
Austin does it again! Thinking of moving to the Austin/Highland Lakes area in the Central Texas Hill Country? It's a great place to live, work, play and invest.
Call us for all of your real estate and relocation needs.
Sue Ellett, Broker-Associate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Summit Rock Golf Course at Skywater Update
Sodding has begun at Summit Rock Golf Course in Skywater at Horseshoe Bay. The course plans to open in Spring, 2011.
Thinking of moving to Horseshoe Bay? Give us a call to check out lots, golf course lots or homes available to buy in the Horseshoe Bay and Skywater area. The Central Texas Hill Country is a great place to live,work,plat and invest!
Sue Ellett, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
Thinking of moving to Horseshoe Bay? Give us a call to check out lots, golf course lots or homes available to buy in the Horseshoe Bay and Skywater area. The Central Texas Hill Country is a great place to live,work,plat and invest!
Sue Ellett, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-422-7182
Friday, July 9, 2010
What's Happening -Austin & the Highland Lakes - July 2010
SPORTS
7/3, 7:30 am
Nelson Scholarship 5K
Georgetown
http://www.nelsontennisfoundation.net
7/3, 8 am
Lago Vista Firecracker 5k
Lago Vista
http://lagovistajuly4.org
7/4, 8 am
Freedom 5000
Austin
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2602.asp
7/10, 8 am
Brown Santa Christmas in July 5K and Kids K
Leander
http://wilco.sharepointsite.com/PIO/Santa/default.aspx
7/10, doors @ 6:30
The Next Generation! Half Boxing,
Half Mma And All Action!
There will be live performances by Patrice Wilson and local musicians The Ben Burgess Band!
Austin Music Hall
http://www.austinmusichall.com
Roller Derby
7/10 - Cherry Bombs vs. Hellcats
7/24 - Holy Rollers vs. Rhinestone Cowgirls
Austin Convention Center
http://www.txrd.com/schedule.php
7/11, 8 am
Couples Triathlon
Austin
http://www.couplestri.com
7/17, 8 am
Vern’s No Frills 5k - Race #16
Georgetown
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-3132.asp
7/18, 7 am
Marble Falls Triathlon
Marble Falls
http://www.marblefallstri.com
7/24, 7 pm
Capt’n Karl’s Run: The Lake - 60K, 30K & 10K
Burnet
http://www.tejastrails.com/CaptKarl.html
7/24, 7 am
Cougar Country Classic 5k
Austin
http://www.redlicoriceevents.com/events/Cougar_Country_
Classic_5k_2010.html
Round Rock Express Schedule
Minorleagues Baseball
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/schedule/
index.jsp?sid=t102
Austin Aztex Soccer Games
Visit web site for schedule
http://www.austinaztex.com/schedule/calendar
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
7/1, 6 pm
First Thursday
Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin
http://events.austin360.com/austin-tx/events/show/
117037745-first-thursday
7/2-3, 6 pm
Livestock/Rodeo
Veterans Park, Wimberley
http://www.visitwimberley.com/rodeo
7/9 - 8/14
Thursdays - Sundays • approx. 8:30 pm [at dusk]
52th Annual Zilker Summer Musical
Zilker Hillside Theatre, Austin
http://www.zilker.org
7/16
4th Annual Tech Tune Up
Austin Community College’s
Cypress Creek Campus
http://www.wcaor.org
7/17, 8 am
Cedar Chopper BBQ Cook-off
Cedar Park Center, Cedar Park
http://www.cedarparkchamber.org
7/23-24
Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival
Wildseed Farms 7 miles east of Fredericksburg
http://www.wildseedfarms.com/events.html
7/23, 6 pm – 8 pm
Special Needs Luau
Dancing, food, photos and prizes for those with special
needs, ages 15 and older
Georgetown Community Center
http://www.parks.georgetown.org
ART AND CULTURE
Wednesdays in July, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children’s Day Art Park
For just 50 cents per child, kids and adults can experience
the magic of the arts at Children’s Day Art Park
7/7 - Lucas Miller
7/14 - Jon Emory and the Teddy Bear Picnic (Bring your bear!)
7/21– Beto y los Fairlanes
7/28 – Biscuit Brothers
Symphony Square Amphitheatre, Austin
http://www.austinsymphony.org
7/10, 7:15 pm
Canadian Brass
Bass Concert Hall, Austin
http://www.texasperformingarts.org/event/canadianbrass
7/11, 7/18 & 7/25, 7:30 pm
Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park
Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin
http://www.austinsymphony.org/tickets/events/hartman-
foundation-concerts-in-the-park/
7/17, 10 pm
Battle of the Sexes Improv Showdown
Two teams of improvisers, divided along gender lines,
will go head-to-head at
The Long Center
The Hideout Theatre, Austin
http://www.thelongcenter.org
6/18 - 7/11
“The Queen of Bingo”
The Georgetown Palace Theatre
810 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown
Fri. and Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2 pm
http://www.georgetownpalace.com
7/23-25, Check website for schedule
The Peddler Show
Perfect Street of Shops, Cedar Park
http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/events/events
MUSIC
7/1, doors @ 8 pm
Led Zeppelin 2 – The Live Experience
La Zona Rosa
http://www.lazonarosa.com
7/6 , doors @ 8 pm
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
La Zona Rosa
http://www.lazonarosa.com
7/18 & - 8/18, 7:30 pm
Free Concert Series
Blues On The Green
Zilker Park, Austin
http://www.kgsr.com/other/blues
7/19, 7 pm
Silversun Pickups
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q and Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Austin
http://www.stubbsaustin.com
7/23, 8 pm
Wisin & Yandel
Frank Erwin Center, Austin
http://www.uterwincenter.com
Every Wednesday
98.1 KVET’s FREE Texas Music Series
Hill’s Cafe, South Austin
http://www.texasmusicseries.com/main.html
information provided by Gravy Title, Lisa Altimarano
7/3, 7:30 am
Nelson Scholarship 5K
Georgetown
http://www.nelsontennisfoundation.net
7/3, 8 am
Lago Vista Firecracker 5k
Lago Vista
http://lagovistajuly4.org
7/4, 8 am
Freedom 5000
Austin
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-2602.asp
7/10, 8 am
Brown Santa Christmas in July 5K and Kids K
Leander
http://wilco.sharepointsite.com/PIO/Santa/default.aspx
7/10, doors @ 6:30
The Next Generation! Half Boxing,
Half Mma And All Action!
There will be live performances by Patrice Wilson and local musicians The Ben Burgess Band!
Austin Music Hall
http://www.austinmusichall.com
Roller Derby
7/10 - Cherry Bombs vs. Hellcats
7/24 - Holy Rollers vs. Rhinestone Cowgirls
Austin Convention Center
http://www.txrd.com/schedule.php
7/11, 8 am
Couples Triathlon
Austin
http://www.couplestri.com
7/17, 8 am
Vern’s No Frills 5k - Race #16
Georgetown
http://www.runtex.com/web/2-3132.asp
7/18, 7 am
Marble Falls Triathlon
Marble Falls
http://www.marblefallstri.com
7/24, 7 pm
Capt’n Karl’s Run: The Lake - 60K, 30K & 10K
Burnet
http://www.tejastrails.com/CaptKarl.html
7/24, 7 am
Cougar Country Classic 5k
Austin
http://www.redlicoriceevents.com/events/Cougar_Country_
Classic_5k_2010.html
Round Rock Express Schedule
Minorleagues Baseball
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/schedule/
index.jsp?sid=t102
Austin Aztex Soccer Games
Visit web site for schedule
http://www.austinaztex.com/schedule/calendar
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
7/1, 6 pm
First Thursday
Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin
http://events.austin360.com/austin-tx/events/show/
117037745-first-thursday
7/2-3, 6 pm
Livestock/Rodeo
Veterans Park, Wimberley
http://www.visitwimberley.com/rodeo
7/9 - 8/14
Thursdays - Sundays • approx. 8:30 pm [at dusk]
52th Annual Zilker Summer Musical
Zilker Hillside Theatre, Austin
http://www.zilker.org
7/16
4th Annual Tech Tune Up
Austin Community College’s
Cypress Creek Campus
http://www.wcaor.org
7/17, 8 am
Cedar Chopper BBQ Cook-off
Cedar Park Center, Cedar Park
http://www.cedarparkchamber.org
7/23-24
Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival
Wildseed Farms 7 miles east of Fredericksburg
http://www.wildseedfarms.com/events.html
7/23, 6 pm – 8 pm
Special Needs Luau
Dancing, food, photos and prizes for those with special
needs, ages 15 and older
Georgetown Community Center
http://www.parks.georgetown.org
ART AND CULTURE
Wednesdays in July, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children’s Day Art Park
For just 50 cents per child, kids and adults can experience
the magic of the arts at Children’s Day Art Park
7/7 - Lucas Miller
7/14 - Jon Emory and the Teddy Bear Picnic (Bring your bear!)
7/21– Beto y los Fairlanes
7/28 – Biscuit Brothers
Symphony Square Amphitheatre, Austin
http://www.austinsymphony.org
7/10, 7:15 pm
Canadian Brass
Bass Concert Hall, Austin
http://www.texasperformingarts.org/event/canadianbrass
7/11, 7/18 & 7/25, 7:30 pm
Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park
Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin
http://www.austinsymphony.org/tickets/events/hartman-
foundation-concerts-in-the-park/
7/17, 10 pm
Battle of the Sexes Improv Showdown
Two teams of improvisers, divided along gender lines,
will go head-to-head at
The Long Center
The Hideout Theatre, Austin
http://www.thelongcenter.org
6/18 - 7/11
“The Queen of Bingo”
The Georgetown Palace Theatre
810 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown
Fri. and Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2 pm
http://www.georgetownpalace.com
7/23-25, Check website for schedule
The Peddler Show
Perfect Street of Shops, Cedar Park
http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/events/events
MUSIC
7/1, doors @ 8 pm
Led Zeppelin 2 – The Live Experience
La Zona Rosa
http://www.lazonarosa.com
7/6 , doors @ 8 pm
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
La Zona Rosa
http://www.lazonarosa.com
7/18 & - 8/18, 7:30 pm
Free Concert Series
Blues On The Green
Zilker Park, Austin
http://www.kgsr.com/other/blues
7/19, 7 pm
Silversun Pickups
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q and Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Austin
http://www.stubbsaustin.com
7/23, 8 pm
Wisin & Yandel
Frank Erwin Center, Austin
http://www.uterwincenter.com
Every Wednesday
98.1 KVET’s FREE Texas Music Series
Hill’s Cafe, South Austin
http://www.texasmusicseries.com/main.html
information provided by Gravy Title, Lisa Altimarano
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Senior Adult Organizations & Information for Central Texas
Great Resource for Mature Adults in our Central Texas (Austin & the Highland Lakes) areas.
Click here to read about Senior Adult Organizations, Interest Groups, and
Helpful Services in your area
And don't forget, contact us if we can assist you with buying or selling in our area. We look forward to helping you!
866-693-7741
Click here to read about Senior Adult Organizations, Interest Groups, and
Helpful Services in your area
And don't forget, contact us if we can assist you with buying or selling in our area. We look forward to helping you!
866-693-7741
Austin - 1 of the 10 Most Recession Proof Cities according to Metro Monitor - Brookings Institute
Thinking of buying a home in Austin? Thinking of moving to the Austin area? Here's one more reason to move to Austin.... It's a wonderful place to live, work play & invest!
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Daily Real Estate News | June 28, 2010 |
10 Most Recession-Proof U.S. CitiesContact us for a FREE relocation package from Paragon Property Group, Coldwell Banker United Realtors(r) 866-693-7741 or contact me at suemellett@yahoo.com
Daily Real Estate News | June 28, 2010 |
The most recession-proof cities didn’t see home prices surge in the first place, says the MetroMonitor, a quarterly report released by Brookings Institute's Metropolitan Policy Program.
MetroMonitor identified 21 large metro areas that have enjoyed robust economies and stable labor and housing markets in the last few years.
"Most of these cities have some general characteristics in common," says Howard Weil, author of the report and a fellow at the Metropolitan Policy Program. "They didn't experience huge housing bubbles followed by a crash, and their economies weren't rooted in the auto industry."
The top 10 stable cities identified by MetroMonitor are:
1. Albany, N.Y.
2. Augusta, Ga.
3. Austin, Texas
4. Baton Rouge, La.
5. Buffalo, N.Y.
6. Columbia, S.C.
7. Dallas
8. Des Moines, Iowa
9. El Paso, Texas
10. Honolulu
Source: CNNMoney.com, Hibah Yousuf (06/24/2010)
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