It’s not too early to start planning for Valentine’s Day! Thanks to Gracy Title, here are a few ideas on what you can do…

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It doesn’t happen very often, but there is a good chance we’ll see snow in Austin tonight. Yay!!

Because it is such a rarity, many of us don’t really know how to prepare for the freezing cold weather. KXAN provided a great list that covers how to protect your kids, pets, plants and home. Stay warm!

How to prepare for freezing weather

Some quick tips: People, Pets, Plants and Pipes!

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It was so amazing to wake up this morning, look out my window and see a blanket of snow covering my backyard. Not something we’re really use to here in Austin. Funny thing is, Sunday we’re back up to sunny and 68 degrees!

Once the snow thaws and the ice begins to melt away, it’s time to make plans for the weekend.

First up, the 4th Annual Modern Home Tour, tomorrow, February 5th from noon... Full Story

Have you heard? The new ACL venue next to the W Hotel and Residences opened last night and promises to have better sound and acoustics, hold more music lovers and provide for a live music experience like no other.

The first much anticipated concert of the 2011 season is none other than the legendary Willie Nelson. He’s so nice, he’s playing twice! Sunday, February 13th & Monday, February 14th Willie Nelson will be playing... Full Story

Adding to Austin’s accolades is a recent list put out by the publication, Business Review USA stating Austin as the top place to live and work. The article lists Austin’s low unemployment rate, now about 6.8 percent, and small business-centric community as two of it’s contributing factors.

Read more about it here: http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2011/02/01/austin-top-place-to-live-and-work.html

We had a great guest speaker at our sales meeting this morning that provided some very useful information regarding the Austin housing market.

The Austin rental market:
- There is a 95+% occupancy city-wide
- Rents are up 11% city-wide, averaging about $1.00 per square foot
- Only 1800 new units are projected to be built in 2011
- There are roughly 900 families moving to Austin every month

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Thankfully in the Austin market we are not seeing a huge influx of short sale or foreclosure properties, but travel a little further north or south to Pflugerville, Round Rock, Kyle or Buda and their presence is undeniable. But what exactly is the difference between a short sale property and a foreclosure? Both can be great investments, but can also require a lot of time and patience.

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Another gorgeous weekend is forecasted for Austin! Here are a few things to do to keep you occupied…

It’s a weekend of celebrities!

Some people think he’s funny, me not so much:), but if you feel the urge to check out his stand-up routine, Jerry Seinfeld will be performing at Bass Concert Hall tonight at 7:00 pm.
Get tickets at texasperformingarts.org

American legend Diana Ross will be performing at ACL Live,... Full Story