Posts Tagged‘real estate’

Texas’ unlikely economic success story: Austin takes the lead

The economy hasn’t been the best in Texas recently – with global oil prices being stubbornly low over the past few years, growth has been anemic, making for tough times. That economic contagion did not spread to Austin, though, as its economy has grown at a healthy rate so far in 2017. With a diversified economy that draws its strength from sectors such as government, education, culture, and tech, the city has been insulated from troubles experienced in places dependent on the oil industry. While Al Hartman has been disappointed in how this year has unfolded in his home city…

The Need for a Mortgage Broker with Great Social Skills

The reason why you are hiring a mortgage broker is that you don’t have the time to do the job yourself. You can’t locate all the best mortgage options. You also don’t have the time to look for the best property to buy. This broker will help you deal with all the details. In short, if your broker has more connections, then you will have more options. This helps so that you can come up with a choice that fits with your personal preferences. Limited choices mean that you will be forced to go for something that is not necessarily…

Fun Urban Farming Ideas

fun urban farming ideas

Grass yards are so 1999! For the past decade urban farming has been the latest trend, turning your lawn (which does nothing but look pretty) into a active farms which are great for the environment, your health, and even the resale value of your home. Here are some fun urban farming ideas that will let you switch out your lawn for a green garden and so much more. Vegetables Let’s start with the basics, when we think farming we think vegetables. There are countless ways to get grow vegetables from upside hanging tomatoes to raised beds, to converting your entire backyard…