http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com Travis Heights is a centrally located neighborhood in one of Austin’s most esteemed zip codes, 78704. The neighborhood’s proximity to downtown and Lady Bird Lake makes it a desirable place to live, and the new Emma Long Center for the Performing Ar... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566232_33.html 30th June 2008 A fireplace is meant to be the centerpiece of your living space, the heart of your home. Sometimes, however, this focal point is less than impressive and more than lacking in the drama factor. If your fireplace is bland, plain or simply unattractive, a ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566231_27.html 30th June 2008 Canopy. That’s a great word and a comforting thought when shade is what you need on a hot day. When it’s canopy provided by trees, the word and the comfort loom refreshingly larger in the mind of any summer sun-smitten shade seeker. No man made sha... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566229_22.html 30th June 2008 Two beautiful areas of Austin which are also very historic are the Tarrytown neighborhood and the Deep Eddy neighborhood, and these two areas are adjacent to each other with Tarrytown being slightly farther north than Deep Eddy. These areas are situated i... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566227_33.html 30th June 2008 Independence Day is quickly approaching, and there are many ways to celebrate the birth of our country in Austin and the surrounding area. There are numerous fireworks displays as well as performances by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, and other musical ev... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566226_27.html 30th June 2008 One of the most cost effective ways to renovate your home is to “do-it-yourself.” From sanding and painting to digging and planting, there are many projects that a determined homeowner can accomplish. There are some jobs, however, that are better le... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566225_27.html 30th June 2008 Though the heat of the summer in Austin can be a real drain on exercising or any outdoor activity, the city is blessed with several public pools in which to cool off. Probably the most well known pool to Austinites, and those visiting, is Barton Spri... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566224_53.html 30th June 2008 During Austin’s warm spring and summer months, Zilker park puts on a wide array of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Every year in March, the Zilker Kite Festival is held, bringing thousands of spectators with almost an equal number of kit... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566218_29.html 30th June 2008 The term “Keep Austin Weird” has become overly used, and some would say Austin’s “weirdness” is growing increasingly hard to find, with the mass influx of those from other areas bringing their normality to town. Luckily with events like Spamara... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566216_57.html 30th June 2008 When Austin’s airport moved to its current location at the old Bergstrom Air Force base, the Robert Mueller airport became 711 acres of land just east of Interstate 35 ripe for developing. The city of Austin, along with the Catellus Development group, ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566215_33.html 30th June 2008 There is no shortage of beautiful scenery and greenbelts in the Austin area, where there seems to be a walking trail around every corner, and a park around every bend. One of the more unusual of these is Champion Park in Round Rock. It has a little of e... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566214_53.html 30th June 2008 Are your pictures too high? Too low? Are there extra nail holes behind those family pictures on your wall from when you tried to “eyeball” it? If you don’t have the faintest idea how high a picture should be hung on the wall, or know anything... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566213_27.html 30th June 2008 An area of Austin which is currently undergoing revitalization is the old Mueller Airport area, near the intersection of Manor Road and Airport Boulevard in East Central Austin. This location offers residents and visitors alike many interesting opportunit... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566212_33.html 30th June 2008 All investments depend on making returns, which in turn are affected by macro cycles such as the Great Depression or the dot-com boom. When a market is receding, it makes more sense for long-term, stability-seeking investors to look elsewhere upon first g... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566211_33.html 30th June 2008 You would probably have to have been living on a remote desert island for the better part of two years to not see any signs of the slowdown in the economy of the United States. Since August of 2007, the real estate market has been reeling from plummeting ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_566210_30.html 30th June 2008 On May 2nd, The Federal Reserve issued a statement about the crisis in liquidity which has bottlenecked global growth for several months. Since last August, banks have written down $300 billion in sub-prime related securities, but the IMF has predicted th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554573_30.html 11th June 2008 Many people consider home renovating to be an inside affair, but there are also many exterior renovations that can help beautify a home and encourage spending more time outdoors. Like interior renovations, with the proper planning, and research, fixing u... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554526_22.html 11th June 2008 With over 50,000 students there are numerous entertainment venues around the University of Texas. Austin is frequently referred to as the live music capital of Texas. And although when people talk about the music scene in Austin they usually think of do... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554521_21.html 11th June 2008 You packed. You moved. You unpacked. Now all those boxes are sitting there, empty, taking up space, getting in your way. Moving boxes are great—when you’re moving—but afterward, the only purpose they seem to serve is filling up the trashcan. Th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554518_27.html 11th June 2008 Putting in a flowerbed is a great way to add a splash of color and charm to your lawn, and turn an ordinary yard into a place to stop and smell the roses. All it takes is a little dirt work and a weekend afternoon, and you’ll be ready to plant azaleas ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554516_27.html 11th June 2008 In recent months, the US real estate market has seen its fair share of turbulent weather as house prices continue to fall. While the Federal Reserve has taken significant steps towards making lending cheaper, interest rates remain artificially high as the... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554504_33.html 11th June 2008 The headlines this month have been taken by the most insidious of America's vices: black gold. Oil futures are now projected to exceed $100 a barrel until 2016, and continue to sit comfortably near the $115-120 a barrel mark. Many different causes have be... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554501_53.html 11th June 2008 On April 30th, the Federal Reserve announced a cut in their main interest rate by 25 basis points, to 2% from 2.25%. This is the seventh such cut by the US central bank since the beginning of the credit crunch some eight months ago, totaling 3.25% in cuts... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554496_30.html 11th June 2008 Central Austin is filled with pre-war homes commonly referred to as bungalows, and are sought after by many for their charm, coziness and attention to detail. The word “bungalow” comes from the Indian word “bangla”, which used to refer to homes... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554492_33.html 11th June 2008 One of the most popular areas of a house to renovate is the bathroom. There are many different ways to renovate a bathroom, from small surface changes to completely gutting the room. With some forethought and elbow grease, there are renovating technique... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554491_27.html 11th June 2008 When thinking about the economic slowdown now gripping the United States, one might think of the naked emperor of yore, who could not realize his condition until told by a child. By the time analysts and the White House recognize the extent of the credit ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554489_19.html 11th June 2008 Several cities across the US are noted for their progressive city governments and citizenry in regards to environmental issues. Known as "green cities", they not only initiate and practice policies that promote clean air and water, but often promote othe... http://www.a1articles.com/article_554479_53.html 11th June 2008 There is more live music going on in Austin, Texas on any given night than there is in any other city in the world. That’s why the city has put a trademark on it’s slogan “Live Music Capital of the World.” There are hundreds of live music venu... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544982_48.html 22nd May 2008 The University of Texas at Austin is one of the five largest universities in the country, and currently nearly fifty thousand students attend the university, which is home to the U.T. Longhorns. Most of the students live in the U. T. campus area, which en... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544958_22.html 21st May 2008 Austin enjoys the self-promoted but well-deserved reputation as live music capital of the world. In recent years, the city has decided to put its money where its mouth is to ensure that it stays that way. One of the most innovative and socially progress... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544953_17.html 21st May 2008 Austin has many colorful neighborhoods and shopping venues, but most inhabitants of the city will tell you that Austin is divided into two distinct areas: South Austin, and North Austin. The Colorado River runs directly through the central part of the cit... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544948_30.html 21st May 2008 In Greek mythology, the hydra was a beast that, when one of its many heads were severed, would grow new heads in their place. The sub-prime mortgage crisis has developed in a similar fashion, initially appearing to be constrained to a sector of unworthy c... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544943_19.html 21st May 2008 Just north of Hyde Park, with approximately 1400 homes, lies the neighborhood of North Loop. Also referred to as "Northfield", the North Loop neighborhood boundaries are 51st street, Lamar Boulevard, Airport Boulevard, and Koenig Lane. Like many... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544932_33.html 21st May 2008 This week, a storm of bad news gave markets cold feet, resulting in Friday's 250-point loss. While this pattern of volatility has been the status quo for stock exchanges worldwide for the better part of the year-to-date, another factor has caused at least... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544922_30.html 21st May 2008 Several homes, especially centrally located homes, have hardwood flooring. A pristine hardwood floor is beautiful, but to restore one back to its original 60 year old elegance, the floor will need to be refinished. Refinishing hardwood floors can ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544913_27.html 21st May 2008 The West Austin area of Clarksville was originally a freedman's colony for slaves freed after the Civil War. Clarksville now has a very diverse population, and this diversity is reflected in the various nationalities of the residents. There is an excellen... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544905_33.html 21st May 2008 Though the housing bubble deflated about two years ago, its true effects are only now beginning to emerge. In late 2006, when the economy first began to show signs of weakness in the housing market, most economists predicted that a recession was very unli... http://www.a1articles.com/article_544886_30.html 21st May 2008 Austin, Texas is home to many different attractions with great food, shopping, and entertainment venues. Many think of Sixth Street as Austin's premiere hotspot, but there are several other interesting yet relatively overlooked areas in town. One of the m... http://www.a1articles.com/article_533476_29.html 08th May 2008 Many modern homes and condos are going up left and right in Austin, with local design and build companies behind the new residences. It is hard to pinpoint exactly why modern design is becoming so popular, but several factors possibly play a role. O... http://www.a1articles.com/article_533473_33.html 08th May 2008 While many timbres, like those which come from bowed strings and woodwinds, are readily recreated with synthesizers, percussive instruments are some of the most tricky to create convincing emulations of. Piano and harpsichord are most easily dealt with th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_533471_48.html 08th May 2008 Some streets lead to wherever it is you want to go. Some lead to surprises both bad and good. Some streets are destinations in themselves, stretches of thoroughfare where the journey itself is all that matters. South First Street between Riverside and ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_533470_21.html 08th May 2008 One of the most timely and costly home improvement projects any homeowner can take on is a kitchen makeover. Whether a homeowner desperately needs a kitchen revamp, or is tired of the dated look of the kitchen, there are several options to freshen up the... http://www.a1articles.com/article_533469_27.html 08th May 2008 Just north of Austin’s urban center lies the Crestview neighborhood, bordered by Anderson Lane to the north, Justin Lane to the south, North Lamar Boulevard to the east and Burnet Road to the west. In 1948, developer A.B. Beddow began building the Cres... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524498_33.html 28th April 2008 Lying just west of IH-35 and south of Riverside Drive is one of Austin’s most appealing neighborhoods, Travis Heights. Its rolling hills and winding roads have long been a haven for a diverse culture, with a mixture of housing to match: perfectly kept ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524493_33.html 28th April 2008 The recent government-sponsored bailout of Bear Stearns, one of the top five lenders in the United States, has shocked traders and left investors cold. Despite the chilly reaction on Wall Street, secretly many are breathing a sigh of relief. While Bear St... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524491_19.html 28th April 2008 As the sub-prime mortgage crisis continues to unfold, new figures emerge from the Mortgage Banker's Association: A record .83. That means that, in three months, one out of one hundred homeowners have been foreclosed on. Because of America's size and diver... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524459_30.html 28th April 2008 During the subprime crisis we saw the advent of numerous bizarre loan products. In general the new loan products were designed to get people into houses they could not normally afford. As people started to default on their mortgages banks realized many ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524457_63.html 28th April 2008 Many of the historic buildings in Austin are either privately owned, have been turned into modern-day businesses, or are open to the public in the form of museums. Luckily for those looking to actually live in such a building, even if for just one night,... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524454_29.html 28th April 2008 On March 14th, Bear Stearns, the fifth-largest investment bank in the United States, entered a period of insolvency. As growing lack of confidence in the firm's subprime exposure grew, other banks eventually refused to lend to the stricken company, which ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524443_30.html 28th April 2008 For a long time, Austin has been considered the “Third Coast” in the film industry, with more filmmakers on the rise in Austin, and more Hollywood types coming to Austin to shoot their movies. One of the biggest proponents of the up and coming ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_524440_21.html 28th April 2008