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Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:25 AM

Visibility Ordinance. Final Action

In its meeting this week, the Austin City Council acted to remove most of the provisions in a "Visitability" ordinance that was proposed by retiring council member Beverly Dunkerley. Following discussion by proponents and opponents, the new
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Friday, June 20, 2008 10:48 AM

Why does a Buyer need to be Represented by a Realtor®?

Maybe I can best answer this question with an illustration that many people can relate to. Have you ever gone to buy a new or used car, and dreaded dealing with the salesman? I believe the reason for this discomfort is knowing that you do not know what
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Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:20 PM

Thank You, Dad!

On this Father's Day 2008, I am watching the U. S. Open Golf Tournament. Yesterday, Tiger electrified the course and took the tournament lead with two eagles and a birdie on the last 5 holes. Maybe he will win today -- history says that he probably
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Monday, June 02, 2008 8:53 AM

Home Buyer Hopes: Realistic or Not?

The old song from my growing-up years told of an ant that thought it could move a rubber tree plant. Because it had “ high hopes , high apple pie in the sky hopes,” it kept on pushing on the plant. Against all odds, the ant finally succeeded!
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