I wanted to make everyone aware that, at the end of April, all cell phones are being released to Telemarketing Compagnies. Please go to http://www.donotcall.gov/ to register your cell phone today!
It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Georgetown #2 Best Place to Live in USA
I just found a wonderful article about Georgetown in CNNMoney.com. Georgetown, Texas is among the 100 Best Places to Live in USA, and it is on the top of the list: #2 after Bellevue WA. I had to share it with you.
2. Georgetown, Texas
Population: 37,963Pros: Business friendly tax structure, entrepreneurial camaraderie, scenic suburb of AustinCon: Higher housing costs
Austin's entrepreneurial community may be among the strongest in the country, but its heavy traffic and urbanization have driven some experienced business folks to look elsewhere. Enter Georgetown. This suburb of Austin has transformed from a sleepy bedroom community into a city with its own identity and a rapidly growing business climate.
Located 26 miles north of the state's capital, Georgetown has welcomed 270 new businesses over the past two years. The state's lack of individual and corporate income taxes is just one reason Texas is considered business-friendly. On a local level, Georgetown charges relatively low water and electricity rates, and its property taxes are among the lowest in the region. As part of the Greater Austin area, Georgetown entrepreneurs in the city's growth industries - healthcare, life sciences, and technology - can seek out additional support from the region's business-development efforts. A convention center slated to open next year should help further build Georgetown's up-and-coming business scene.
Georgetown is considered one of the prettiest cities in Williamson County, especially during the spring and summer months when poppies and wild flowers are in full bloom. Housing costs tend to be higher than in many of Austin's other suburbs, but residents who settle into one of the city's restored Victorian homes or new Tuscan villas can enjoy a walk along the bank of the San Gabriel River or play a round of golf on one of the five local courses. Mountain biking trails around Lake Georgetown lead riders to the edge of Texas Hill Country. As the self-proclaimed "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin still offers the best selection of performing arts in the region. However, Georgetown's annual food and arts festivals, independently-owned restaurants, rodeo, and nearby wineries are enough to keep residents close to home most of the time. -Brandi Stewart
2. Georgetown, Texas
Population: 37,963Pros: Business friendly tax structure, entrepreneurial camaraderie, scenic suburb of AustinCon: Higher housing costs
Austin's entrepreneurial community may be among the strongest in the country, but its heavy traffic and urbanization have driven some experienced business folks to look elsewhere. Enter Georgetown. This suburb of Austin has transformed from a sleepy bedroom community into a city with its own identity and a rapidly growing business climate.
Located 26 miles north of the state's capital, Georgetown has welcomed 270 new businesses over the past two years. The state's lack of individual and corporate income taxes is just one reason Texas is considered business-friendly. On a local level, Georgetown charges relatively low water and electricity rates, and its property taxes are among the lowest in the region. As part of the Greater Austin area, Georgetown entrepreneurs in the city's growth industries - healthcare, life sciences, and technology - can seek out additional support from the region's business-development efforts. A convention center slated to open next year should help further build Georgetown's up-and-coming business scene.
Georgetown is considered one of the prettiest cities in Williamson County, especially during the spring and summer months when poppies and wild flowers are in full bloom. Housing costs tend to be higher than in many of Austin's other suburbs, but residents who settle into one of the city's restored Victorian homes or new Tuscan villas can enjoy a walk along the bank of the San Gabriel River or play a round of golf on one of the five local courses. Mountain biking trails around Lake Georgetown lead riders to the edge of Texas Hill Country. As the self-proclaimed "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin still offers the best selection of performing arts in the region. However, Georgetown's annual food and arts festivals, independently-owned restaurants, rodeo, and nearby wineries are enough to keep residents close to home most of the time. -Brandi Stewart
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Real Estate Class in Seller's Home
I am organizing a class in a beautiful house.
I have a beautiful house for sale. The dream house overlooking the San Gabriel River, surrounded by 10 ac filled with trees and wild life, yet minutes to 183A. But you need to go there and see it by yourself. No picture is good enough to show you the beauty of this peaceful place. See http://www.francoiserealtor.com/details4.html
Well… the property has been on the market for a few weeks, and only a few buyers have ventured out there with their Realtor to visit. I had to find a way to bring the Realtors to the house, so they could tell their buyers, and eventually show it to their buyers. With the help of my favorite Title Insurance Company, we are organizing a class in the house, a class that would fill a need for the Realtors. “MLX changes Q&A” will help them in learning the new MLX program that all Realtors must use. And we will have some finger food and drinks. So far several Realtors are registered, more will come…
I will tell you next week how it turned out. Hopefully, one of the Realtors will fall in love with the property and will sell it to a happy client.
I have a beautiful house for sale. The dream house overlooking the San Gabriel River, surrounded by 10 ac filled with trees and wild life, yet minutes to 183A. But you need to go there and see it by yourself. No picture is good enough to show you the beauty of this peaceful place. See http://www.francoiserealtor.com/details4.html
Well… the property has been on the market for a few weeks, and only a few buyers have ventured out there with their Realtor to visit. I had to find a way to bring the Realtors to the house, so they could tell their buyers, and eventually show it to their buyers. With the help of my favorite Title Insurance Company, we are organizing a class in the house, a class that would fill a need for the Realtors. “MLX changes Q&A” will help them in learning the new MLX program that all Realtors must use. And we will have some finger food and drinks. So far several Realtors are registered, more will come…
I will tell you next week how it turned out. Hopefully, one of the Realtors will fall in love with the property and will sell it to a happy client.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Welcome to my new Blog
I am very exicited about starting this new blog.
I invite you to come visit often for up to date news and happenings in the real estate world of North Austin, Texas.
I invite you to come visit often for up to date news and happenings in the real estate world of North Austin, Texas.
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