I wrote this in April, when I decided to move back to Austin: My god the history of this blog is long. I stumbled upon this June 3, 2008 post when my brother and I were looking for our first house (which we and now just he still own, in Brykerwoods) and was struck by the…
I recently made it onto an awesome press list. It is one that notifies me of luxury real estate opportunities on tropical islands. I’m not sure what qualifications landed me on this list. But it is awesome. Without further ado: would you rather buy an island in the Maldives ($14 million) or Tobago ($15 million)?…
If you can’t make it out to Westlake for Tidbits, don’t fret: three other Thursday happs should keep you entertained, fed, and liquored up for free. 903Theresea Open House & Art Show 5-9pm: drinks, DJ, art show & giveaway! See two green, mod homes and enjoy free drinks, food–including new Cupcaker L’s Cupcake Cafe–music, and…
I remember when the “old” Mighty Fine was new, in the Arbor Walk, when the Arbor Walk was still new too … oh, Austin, you’re growing up so fast. Anyway, before I romantically delve into the past, Mighty Fine Burgers is the burger version of Austin-standby Rudy’s BBQ. The menu keeps it simple with burger…
As I mentioned before, my brother and I are looking for a house. What I didn’t mention is that we’ve been through three. That is, we’ve put in offers on three, only to have something not work out. The Blue House had been on the market for months with no activity when we put in…
Much has been written about how Austin is surviving the nation’s real estate slump, and many of Austin’s houses are still selling like hotcakes. Sure, it’s not a year ago when a house was on the market for a day before it sold, but houses are still selling in two weeks in certain neighborhoods at…