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Why you should visit a bed-and-breakfast in Texas
The Texas Hill Country is the perfect setting for a bed-and-breakfast, which is why there are so many you’ll have trouble deciding which to visit. Here are a few suggestions, sorted by city, of where to go to relax and unwind. New Braunfels: Lamb’s Rest Inn is a romantic getaway situated on the scenic Guadalupe River. [...]
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All about Boerne
A small town with an intriguing name, here’s what you need to know about Boerne, Texas. By the numbers: Boerne sits 30 miles northwest of San Antonio and has a population of around 10,000. The city covers a total of 6.1 square miles. Statistically, Boerne is grouped with the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area. Namesake: The town’s [...]
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How to make friends with your new neighbors
In today’s society, we lock our front door and turn on the security system, sometimes making it difficult to get to know the new neighbors.  Here are a few helpful hints on how to win them over. Be patient: Remember all the details of moving into a new home?  There are boxes to unpack, utilities to [...]
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Tips on creating a floor plan
You’ve found land you love and you’re eager to begin custom building a home, but you need a floor plan.  Even if you find a plan you love, you will likely want to change things, which is one of the benefits of custom building.  Here are a few details to pay attention to when making [...]
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Top 10 things you need to know about the Austin lifestyle
Austin is a wonderful place to live.  Whether you’re single and beginning your career, raising a family, or nearing retirement age, Austin offers something for everyone.  Here are 10 highlights of the Austin lifestyle. 1. Appreciate the outdoors: Despite the heat and humidity in the summer months, Austinites love to be outdoors, and the city has [...]
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Tips for putting your house up for sale
When you’re ready to sell your home, you want to put a sign in the yard immediately.  Resist this urge.  Selling your home is a process that begins before you advertise that your house is available for purchase.  Here are some tips on what needs to be done to attract buyers and close the deal. Repair: [...]
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Celebrities who live in (have homes) in Texas
Texas is a fabulous place to live, and the beauty of the state as well as the numerous amenities Texas’ major metropolitan areas offer attract many rich and famous people.  Here are a few famous faces you might spot if you’re out and about. George and Laura Bush: After eight years in the nation’s capital, the [...]
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Top 5 attractions in Austin
If you’re planning a trip to Austin, you may be overwhelmed with all that the Texas capital has to offer. Here are five hot spots that attract Austin residents and tourists on a regular basis. The Capitol: After the original capitol building burned in 1881, a nationwide contest was held to determine the next builder of [...]
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History of San Antonio
San Antonio is currently the second-largest city in Texas, and its history dates back to the 1600s. The city has played a major role in world and American history and is a fusion of multiple cultures. Here are just a few of the highlights of this fascinating city. Spanish influence: Seeking to stake its claim in [...]
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What is “Silicon Hill”?
Austin is well known as the capital of Texas and the home of The University of Texas. It’s an exciting place to live or vacation, but Austin is also a great place to work and do business. Austin boasts a diverse workforce, including many government workers, higher education employees, and a booming technology sector. Beginning in [...]
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