Austin Is The Place To Live- Vacation Showcase

December 31, 2007 | 2 Comments

SuitcaseIt’s hard for those of us who live in Austin to see why it’s such a hot vacation spot. What’s amazing about Austin being such a cool place to visit is that so many people come for a quick trip and never go home- probably like you, right? Austin ranks in the Top 20 in all of Travel & Leisure Magazines’ vacation countdowns. Check it out:

Active/adventure vacation
Business trip (that’s secretly fun)
Family vacation
Girlfriend getaway
Relaxing retreat
Romantic escape
Sophisticated getaway
Sports fan’s vacation
Type of trip (Overall)
Wild weekend

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Email this article to your friends and family who haven’t moved here yet- they’ll get the hint! :) Have them stay in one of Austin’s HOTTEST HOTELS when they come to visit- that’ll convince them!

Other ways Austin is the most awesome city in the world:
Underground Arts Scene
Cleanliness
Peace & Quiet
FOOD!
Night Life
Affordability***
Environmental Awareness

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under About Austin, Austin News, Blog, Human Interest 

Austin Is The Place To Live- Underground Arts Scene

December 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

south congress art galleryAustin has so many draws and anyone that lives here (or has lived here) knows that a huge part of the Austin culture is underground.  Some of the best food can be found in a jumpin’ hole-in-the-wall, the coolest little club is on 3rd street, not 6th, the hip poetry slam is at a non-Starbuck’s and our underground arts scene is gaining fame.  Does it become over-ground once people know about it?  Hmmm…  Well, regardless, Travel & Leisure magazine named Austin the 3rd Best Underground Arts Scene in America, so be cool and go check out the annual East Austin tour, the 5th street gallery, 23rd Street Artist’s Market or even one of UT’s numerous museum galleries!

Here’s the Top 10 List (look who we beat!):
1. New York
2. San Francisco
3. AUSTIN
4. Seattle
5. Portland
6. New Orleans
7. Chicago
8. Minneapolis/St. Paul
9. Philadelphia
10. Santa Fe

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under About Austin, Austin News, Blog, Human Interest 

Annalee Newitz Wants a Wii and so Shall You

December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

go buy a wiiHow can you not love an article that uses the words “hippie,” “crap,” “juggernaut,” and “gizmo?”   We’ve long been a fan of Annalee and demand that you read her article about her wishes for the holidays and go buy her a Wii when you pick up your own.

Best part of the article:
“Do you hear that, hippies? I want to strap electronics to my body and trance out to violent imagery while I wave my arms around, killing imaginary things. That’s what I want to do for the holidays.”

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under Austin People, Blog, humor 

Austin Real Estate Investment Seminar

December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Austin Real Estate Investment SuccessFor many years, Single Pointe has rubbed the successful Austin real estate market in our friends’ noses on the coasts and after many many non-Texan investors have found great success in investing here through us, we’ve finally brought in the big guns to teach Austinites how to wisely invest in real estate.  In the current climate of an unsure stock market, more and more people are switching to the real estate investment market.

This weekend, we’ve brought on board one of the nation’s premiere investment brokers with nearly 40 years of experience to help get you started.  Come pick the panel’s brains at this informal Saturday brunch in Cedar Park.  There are under 10 seats remaining, so RSVP today by calling 512.797.8830 or emailing homes@singlepointerealty.com. 

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Saturday, December 15, 11am
Gracy Title, 1905 Cypress Creek Blvd #102, Cedar Park, TX 78613

CLICK HERE FOR THE INVITATION AND INVESTING INFORMATION
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Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under Austin Events, Blog, Investing 

Austin Is The Place To Live- Weather

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

congress bridge photo by dan herronAustin Real Estate isn’t the only awesome thing about our city- so is the weather!  One of the most endearing thing about our city is the climate.  It gets hot in the summers but only enough to inspire lake living, not enough to melt your skin off.  It gets cool in the winter but only enough to inspire use of your fireplace, not enough to get hypothermia.  I have to tell those of you who aren’t living here yet that I’m wearing shorts today.  Yes SHORTS- it’s in the 70s, sunny and perfectly breezy.  It’s still fall here.  So, if you aren’t here yet, get to packing!

According to Travel & Leisure magazine, here are the cities with the Top 10 Best Weather: 
1. San Diego
2. Honolulu
3. Santa Fe
4. Miami
5. Charleston
6. Los Angeles
7. Denver
8. Orlando
9. Phoenix
10. Austin

Read about what else is rockin’ in Austin:
People Watching
Cleanliness
Peace & Quiet
FOOD!
Night Life
Affordability***
Environmental Awareness

Photo credit: Dan Herron

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under About Austin, Austin News, Blog, Human Interest 

Austin Is The Place To Live- People Watching

December 4, 2007 | 3 Comments

bench for people watching in austinYou know people watching is your guilty pleasure, admit it!  If you live in Austin, you already know that there are endless places to sit in peace and observe the scenery- be it nature or people.  Did you know that Austin is in the Top 10 Cities for People Watching nationally, according to Travel & Leisure magazine?  It’s true!  Head down to the Town Lake (or uh, Lady Bird Lake) trails, Spider House, Amy’s Ice Cream in the Arboretum or The Drag and enjoy what makes Austin so great- the people!!! 

Where Austin ranks:
1. New York
2. New Orleans
3. Las Vegas
4. San Fransisco
5. Honolulu
6. Miami
7. Chicago
8. AUSTIN
9. Los Angeles
10. Boston

Click here for the rest of the list!

Other ways Austin is the most awesome city in the world:
Cleanliness
Peace & Quiet
FOOD!
Night Life
Affordability***
Environmental Awareness

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under About Austin, Austin News, Blog, Human Interest