UNEMPLOYMENT HITS RECORD HIGH IN U.S.

By Molly Greaves

The number of people collecting unemployment in America hit a record high of nearly 4.78 million last week.
The week ending Jan. 24 saw a seasonally adjusted 588,000 new unemployment claims, 3,000 more than a week earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
In Texas, the unemployment rate was at 4.2 percent in December of [...]

HOME SALES UP NATIONWIDE

 
By Molly Greaves

According to the Austin Business Journal, the number of foreclosures may be up, but there are people out there buying too.
Sales of previously owned homes rose 6.5 percent to 4.74 million last month, up from 4.45 million in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
And while sales are up, prices continue to go [...]

WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD REFINANCE YOUR MORTGAGE?

Posted by Molly Greaves 
According to Money Magazine’s January 2009 issue, they say you should use these three things to help you decide if it makes sense for you or not.
Last year, the average rates on 30-year fixed loans plunged to 5.1%, their lowest level in decades.  IF the three statements below describe you, a refi might [...]

Gary Keller The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money…It’s About Being the Best You Can Be!

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I went to the Price Is Right!

By Molly Greaves
 
I went to the Price is Right in LA on Monday, and it’s airing this Friday! I’m in the 4th row to the left of the last bidder. It’s going to be a great show too…one girl passes out on her face, one wins 26k on the wheel, the showcase, etc. Funny too.
 
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Early Voting–DONE!

By Molly Greaves

So I put 8, yes that’s right, 8 quarters in the meter today so I wouldn’t feel rushed when I was voting. Who woulda known that I would have been in and out within 20 minutes, getting directions on how to use the voting machine thing and all? Not me or I would [...]

Austin City Limits Pictures…2008

By Molly Greaves

I only had my iPhone  on me to take pictures with, so sorry for any issues.
 
I couldn’t believe people were actually wearing white to the festival. Yellow wasn’t much better. Duh!
This was a 3 day festival and my friends were in from Vermont for all 3 days. It was a blast.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COOLING OFF WITH [...]

Austin ATT Marathon February 15, 2009

By Molly Greaves
     Austin Marathon is slated for the day after Valentine’s Day. What a great way to spend the day after a romantic holiday running the marathon and having your significant other cheer you on from the sidelines in one of the coolest towns in America. Perhaps you’ll run together…that is, [...]

I made someone’s blog…

By Molly Greaves
Like every other live music fan in Austin, I love live music, and particularly love Austin City Limits. Last year,  I was a bone-head and accidentally booked a trip to Costa Rica right through the festival dates, so I was so  happy to have it as my main September event this year.
 
As usual, [...]

AUSTIN RENTAL OCCUPANCY DOWN IN Q3…Only the second time in history that occupancy has fallen during a 3RD quarter

By Molly Greaves
I’m on a newsletter mailing list and thought this was good to post for my real estate investor friends, AND of course anyone else that happens to be checking out my blog and interested in reading further.
“…After 15 consecutive quarters of increasing rental rates, third quarter put the brakes on Austin’s momentum causing [...]