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Have you spent the whole summer listening to your children whine that they’re bored? Well, we have the cure for those summertime blues. On Wednesday, July 27 come to the Symphony Square Amphitheatre at 9:30 a.m. for Children’s Day Art Park. It will give you and your children a chance to get out of your Austin luxury real estate and bond before the summer ends.
An Austin tradition for more than 25 years, Children’s Day Art Park brings music and culture to the children on Austin and Central Texas. The summer program features musicians, dancers, storytellers, magicians, mimes and crafts people.
Children get a chance to learn about instruments at the “Instrument Petting Zoo,” meet symphony musicians and hear them play their instruments, try different art projects and more. You get all of this for only 50 cents per child.
July 27 is the last Children’s Day Art Park for the 2011 season, and features author, songwriter and “singing zoologist” Lucas Miler. Lucas combines his love for wildlife with his passion for music to teach children about everything from snakes to bees. Read More→
Austin Considered a Top Real Estate Boomtown
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Looking around Austin, Texas, it’s easy to see what is so alluring about this location. Its rich culture, history and immense opportunities can be found in every nook and cranny of this wonderful city, and its Austin luxury real estate boasts sophisticated style and taste. With so much going for Austin, it’s no wonder that the city made ProximityOne’s list of Top 10 real estate boomtowns: 2020 as reported by Inman News.
Austin has already seen tremendous growth since 2000, and this new report projects that by 2020 we’ll see population increases of 33.1 percent. And, what will be driving this increase? Several factors make Austin “the” place to be including a great job market with employers such as Google and Facebook, a large tourist industry and tons of cool festivals like South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. Read More→
Lake Travis Communities Continue to Grow
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If you’ve taken a look around Lakeway lately, then you’ve seen that the area can no longer be described as “sleepy.” It’s now a vibrant community with an explosion of popular and successful housing developments, due largely in part by the recreational hot spot of Lake Travis. A recent article on Statesman.com explores this area’s development and names five popular neighborhoods that enjoy the luxury of Lake Travis living. Buyers interested in the Austin luxury real estate constructed by Sterling Custom Homes will be happy to know that we built in three out of the five communities highlighted in the article. Read More→
From young adults entering the workforce for the first time to those with established careers, today’s economic environment creates many challenges for Americans. However, for those residing in Southwestern cities, especially Austin, Texas, the future looks a bit brighter.
According to new rankings by On Numbers, Austin is the No. 1 best place for young Americans. With its burgeoning opportunities, rich culture and history and Austin luxury real estate, it’s no wonder that the city fares well.
To help determine the best cities for young adults, On Numbers used a 10-part formula while taking into consideration strong growth rates, moderate costs of living and substantial populations of employed young adults with a college degree. Read More→
In a generous show of support for its employees and for the community, Sterling Custom Homes, a home builder in Austin, has generously agreed to match donations up to $2,500 for an employee’s fund raising initiative.
Gary Grambley, sales and marketing director at Sterling Custom Homes, has committed to training for / and running in the upcoming San Antonio Rock & Roll Marathon in November. In conjunction with this, Gary is soliciting donations from friends and associates in an effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central & South Texas.
Gary explains, “I wanted to challenge myself to train for the next six months, running about 900 miles with the Rogue Running Group, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to benefit my favorite charity in the process. When I discussed my plans with Duke McDowell, president of Sterling Custom Homes, he blew me away with his offer to match donations!” Read More→