Thanksgiving Traditions in Texas
Texas has a long history of Thanksgiving proclamations: President Sam Houston proclaimed that March 2, 1942, Texas Independence Day, be a day of celebration of freedom and Thanksgiving. Governor George T. Wood proclaimed the first Thanksgiving observance in Texas for the first Thursday in December 1849. (Fun fact: Governor Wood was from Liberty County and […]
Is There a Best Time to Buy a House in Texas?
Early spring is traditionally the beginning of home shopping season in Texas. It’s often a period of optimism for would-be home buyers, since spring is when the highest number of homes for sale are newly listed. This is a great time for buyers most interested in finding the perfect home—but be aware that as a […]
Millennials’ Home Buying Expectations
Born between the early 1980s and mid 2000s, Millennials range in age from mid-teens to mid-thirties. They total more than 80 million individuals, representing the largest generation in the U.S. In fact, in five years they will make up 50% of the working population of the USA, and by 2025 they will claim three-quarters of […]
Three Last Minute Halloween Must-Haves!
Get you and your home into the spirit!
Top 5 Places to take Out of Town Guests in Texas
Austin Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917. Features and Amenities Barton Springs Pool […]
