Austin Texas 2008 Economic Forecast

The economic outlook for Austin generally mirrors the Texas forecast: local job and population growth outperforms the national economy. The Texas Workforce Commission predicts 3.1% job growth, while local economist Angelos Angelou predicts 2.3%. The unemployment rate for December 2007 was estimated at 3.6%, down from 5.1% in the Austin area during October 2006.

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Quitting the day job: Kevin Smith and the making of ‘Clerks’

Kevin Smith was born in Red Bank, New Jersey and attended school in both Jersey and New York before enrolling at the Vancouver Film School. However, half way through his studies, Smith decided to drop and out and took a partial reimbursement of his tuition fees as a way to finance some of the production costs of his first movie.

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Loft Logic: Is a Loft The Right Choice for You?

If you’re embarking on the real estate hunt for a new home and you’re looking into the condo market, you may have encountered the term, “loft” alongside the term “condo”. Oftentimes these two terms seem interchangeable. They both refer to a single unit within a multi-unit residential building. The same rules and regulations that apply to condo strata’s and associations apply to the loft complexes as well. The key difference between a condo and a loft, is the layout. This being said, you should understand the concept behind the layout before deciding which is the better option for you.

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The New Modular Home: Chic, Eco-Friendly and Fabulous

The modern prefab and modular homes are experiencing a resurgence for many reasons. These days it seems architects and designers are eager to create new environmental-chic versions of the modular home, and these new designs offer so much versatility and and appeal that their popularity is naturally on the rise. With the employment of new methods of construction and transportation, designers are cutting waste and energy consumption, slashing production costs while achieving greater overall methods of sustainability.

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Signs of Problems When Buying a House

When buying a home, some people put more importance on the color of the walls than the condition of the roof. Paint color is an easy thing to change, but replacing a roof is a costly undertaking. Always hire a trained home inspector before you finally purchase a home, but use these tips as a guideline to help you weed out some of the potentially serious problems during the first walk-through.

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Get in the Zone with Your Kitchen

The kitchen has become an increasingly important area in our homes. In fact, this one little room has a lot going on. It typically provides a gathering place where family and friends share meals and company, as well as a place to prepare those dishes. Designers are constantly striving to provide more efficient ways to use this area as well as tempting us with new styles and accessories such as granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

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Build Your Own Outdoor Shower

It’s common for beach front homes to come equipped with outdoor showers. They’re extremely handy for a quick rinse of salt and sand before entering the house. Maybe you have a scenic property and simply want to enjoy a garden shower al fresco. If you’ve ever thought of adding an outdoor shower to your home, it can be a fun project. Here are some tips to keep in mind before you begin.

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The Guide to Subdivide

People find many creative ways to leverage a profit on real estate. One possible way to turn a profit on a purchased property is to subdivide. Subdividing your property can allow you to keep your home, by reducing your lot size and selling it off. The process to obtain a permit to subdivide may not be an easy or quick one, but if you’re armed with the right information and follow your application methodically, it’s certainly a possible and potentially profitable option.

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Is Bulgaria the Best Property Investment in Europe?

A couple of decades ago, French property was the top choice for people investing their money; old farmhouses, rustic mountain chalets and slick inner-city pads could be picked up for a reasonable price and the market was growing. As the prices rose, the opportunities for buying low and selling high became fewer and further between, and investors began looking to Spain where the boom in package holidays to the Mediterranean coast meant apartments were being built everywhere and rental potential was high.

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Myrtle Beach - A Peach Within Reach

In spite of the prolific building in Myrtle Beach, the realty market is booming here. Many second home buyers are looking to buy in this area, where the warm weather is more stable than further south. Who wouldn’t want to live in this delightful place? Myrtle Beach was voted #1 on a list of ‘Most Popular Vacation Rental Destinations’ compiled by hotels.com; it has also been called the ‘Golf Capital of the World’.

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