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SELLERS: Get More Money By Staging Your Home

To my Readers:  Matt makes some great suggestions for preparing your home to sell.  We advise our sellers in the same manner plus we offer $150 at closing towards the time of having a professional stager come in and make your home look it's absolute best.  Thinking of selling?  Call us today!

Via Matt Kombrink:

We've all seen those television shows where someone comes in, moves a couple pieces of furniture around, and suddenly the seller's home is worth thousands more.  Well, it's not as easy as it may look on TV.

There are, however, certain things you can do to stage your home that will bring a better return.  Here are 10 easy changes you can make to bring in higher offers from potential home buyers.

  1. Clear out your closets and any clutter.  Consider holding a yard sale, or better yet, donate your unwanted household goods to charity.
  2. Pack up extra toys, linens, small kitchen appliances and the like and store them offsite, or in the garage.
  3. Be sure your trees are trimmed, shrubs are pruned and the lawn is mowed and watered regularly.  Turn on sprinklers for a few minutes about 30 minutes before a showing or open house.  It will make the lawn and driveway sparkle!
  4. Refrain from cooking anything that leaves a distinctive odor (fish, garlic, cabbage) and from introducing any other unappealing odors into the home.
  5. Think about having a professional service clean the home, including windows and carpets.
  6. Set the dining room table with attractive linens, dishes and stemware.
  7. As trite as it may sound, serve cookies and coffee; people will linger in the home longer.
  8. Arrange some fresh flowers throughout your home and have a fire in the fireplace in fall and winter.
  9. Add extra lighting in dark rooms or corners, and turn on the lights when the home is shown.
  10. Remove stacks of magazines, ashtrays, sports trophies, family photographs and other distractions.

Even though a lot of these may be common sense, it pays to be reminded.  These few simple things can make a huge difference when a potential buyer tries to justify the price of your home.

Matt Kombrink has been working in his family-owned real estate business since 1997.  Specializing in Geneva, St Charles and Batavia Illinois residential real estate his team stays on top of the latest trends while maintaining superior customer.  Learn more about his team at www.kombrink.com

11 comments • Steve Homer • October 21 2008 01:11PM

When the going gets tough the investors buy.

To my Readers:  I have been saying that it is time to invest...  And it is...  Here is confirmation from another colleague that confirms that fact!  If you are ready to make some money, call us!

Via Debra A. Brooks Lake Livingston Waterfront Specialist:

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When the going gets tough the investors buy.Have you read Rich Dad's series written by Robert Kiyosaki? It's amazing and profitable. What I can find by his teachings is that they are governed by YOUR states' mandates. He and his wife Kim are great. They are a success story from the heavens. They are people that you want to aspire to be like.

They teach you how they became rich. I am not one of their REPRESENTATIVES.  I just read it. It' worthy. It will teach you. I am simply a voluntary student. My husband pushed the books on me. Now I'm glad.

Get it.

Use it.

Believe it and don't be afraid.

 

And, here's the dig. When the economy is down is when the "okay" get richer. My husband and I are "okay." We are not rich as we work for every penny brought into this household. But, let me give you an example of what you can look for.

Country Club Community: This is one the richest aspire to and the "not so rich" do without to be in...well, I'm not going to do without. That is... I won't do without the important things. Food, clothing, energy, gas, medical and good credit.

Remember you can't do just about anything in this market today without GOOD credit.

Sims2EP82008-09-0619-41-45-52.jpg Top view image by EluetteIf you have good credit and look for the good deals you'll find them.

We have just gone to one of the most affluent neighborhoods in East Texas and we found a foreclosure. No one wanted to deal with it.

When you have $350,000.00 to spend for a house in Texas you at least want to move into a move-in ready home. Now, this may not sound like much for the West Coast.

But, you Californians...what you spend a million for there, I can sell you here for $300,000.00 today! No exaggeration.

Think of new comparables. Our area is just as weak or strong as you want to call yours. A million dollar house here is in the top 1% of all of Texas homes sold. Our homes are not less than what you have but we are with a different cap rate and economic level.

Today I placed an offer on a 3,300.03 square foot home on the golf course at an affluent Texas neighborhood and (Lord willing) will receive an acceptance for about .50 cents on the dollar. It's a fixer upper.

Our bank (with good credit) will allow us to purchase (with written contract), and place $30,000 to $40,000 thousand into the remodel. We are really using the bank's money. It looks like we're using it on paper. We will begin with an appraisal for the existing building and the purchase price compared to the retail. In comes the appraisal...for the "as is" at $200,000.00.. Say they give us $30,000.00 for the remodel. The same house after the remodel will appraise for $350,000.00. You then have $120,000.00 in equity.

The banks in Texas can loan 70% of the total retail (appraised) value and that comes to $87,750.00. If you subtract the $87,750,00 from the balance of $245,000.00. Our total balance is $157,250.00.Wyatt Hunter Yeager Slaughter

This is the equity in the house at the point and day of the financing! Your total of 15% down then is equivalent to $30,000.00. If you take $30,000.00 from the equity (appraised) value of $157,250.00 you end up with $127,000.00 in instant equity. Your 15% will have been credited as "down" and we will have a new home. Not to mention we will be living in one of the most affluent neighborhoods in East Texas....now, that's what I call "investing".

I thank you for listening. Later in the rain~Deb

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                                                                                                  Wyatt Hunter Yeager Slaughter

0 comments • Steve Homer • October 21 2008 01:00PM

Early Voting - Locations and Times in Williamson County

early voting in williamson county,roune rock early voting locations,where can i vote earlyAs a community service, we publish this early voting information for the Nov. 4th, 2008 elections in Williamson County.

Early voting • April 28-May 6

7 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and Saturday

Noon-6 p.m. Sunday

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

  • Williamson County Inner Loop Annex
    • 301 SE Inner Loop • Georgetown
  • McConico Building
    • 301 W. Bagdad St. • Round Rock
  • Round Rock Higher Education Center
    • 1555 University Blvd. • Round Rock •
    • 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday
    • 8 a.m.- 4:30 Friday • 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday
    • Closed Sunday
  • Clay Madsen Recreation Center
    • 1600 Gattis School Road • Round Rock
  • Brushy Creek Community Center
    • 16318 Great Oaks Drive • Round Rock
  • Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center
    • 5800 McNeil Drive • Austin • Closed Sunday

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The HBH Group is an expert real estate team with extensive experience in Internet marketing, staging and creative financing. Call us today for a no obligation visit to see how we can help you sell your home in this more difficult market!

Our real estate team is connected to:

  1. Buyers and sellers of commercial and residential real estate.
  2. Investors in both the above classes of real estate.
  3. Property acquisution, leasing and management services for investors of commercial and residential real estate.
  4. Business brokerage to help you find and acquire a local business.

We would love to assist you as you invest in Texas and the greater Austin area. Call us to find all we can offer you and to ask for a FREE information package!

This information is brought to you as a public service of the The HBH Group Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty. You can learn more about us at our websites located at: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/ and http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/ or contact our offices at (512) 439-3772 or toll-free at (877) 268-1877.

We teach a monthly real estate investment seminar in the Greater Austin area and YOU ARE INVITED to this FREE event. Simply call our offices to reserve you seats! Also ask about the investors club that we are forming in the North Austin markets currently - We would love to have you participate!

Here are some other Buyer's Resources from Our Website: Seven steps to buying your home
Deciding how much house you can afford Making your home wish list Opting for new home construction
How can a real estate agent help me? 10 things you should ask a real estate agent
Location, Location, Location Mortgage Calculator Contact us about buying your home

And some seller's resources as well:Eight steps to selling your home
How can a real estate agent help me sell my home Practicing good seller's etiquette
How to price to sell and still make a profit Understanding the buyer Increasing your home's appeal
Mortgage Calculator Contact us about selling a property

The HBH Group/HBH Property Management
101 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Suite 190
Roundrock, TX 78664

To contact us:
Phone: 512-439-3772
Toll-Free: 877-268-1877
Fax: 512-579-4248
E-mail: info@TheHBHGroup.com
Websites: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/
http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/
Blogs: http://RoundRockRealEstateBlog.info/
http://www.RoundRockRealEstateBlog.com/

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0 comments • Steve Homer • October 21 2008 12:54PM

Round Rock ISD 2008 Bond Election - What are the facts?

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On Nov. 4th, Round Rock residents will be asked to vote for or against $293.9 Million in additional bond funding in the form of two propositions.  These are:

Proposition One - Cost: $156.6 million

  • Proposition one would cover issues arising from district growth.
    • Three new elementary schools in the Stone Oak, Paloma Lake and Parmer corridor areas
    • Purchase of 15 new school buses
    • Purchase of five additional land sites for a future high school, an alternative high school, a middle school and two elementary school sites
    • Technology to refresh, replace, upgrade and support existing computers, network infrastructure upgrades and replacement of existing central computer systems
    • A transportation facility on the west side of the district, allowing the current facility on the McNeil High School campus to be repurposed

Proposition Two - Cost: $137.4 million

  • Proposition two would fund renovations, improvements and additions to existing facilities.
    • Phase two of master plan additions and renovations at Round Rock High School and Westwood High School
    • Safety and security improvements to entrances at secondary and selected elementary schools
    • Science room additions at Chisholm Trail Middle School Proposition one and two in round rock,round rock bond election 2008,tax impact of 2008 round rock bond election
    • Fine arts addition at Deerpark Middle School
    • Removal of remaining carpeted elementary school gym floors and gym additions at Ridgeview and Cedar Valley middle schools
    • Weight room additions at Stony Point High School, McNeil High School and Cedar Valley Middle School
    • District-wide infrastructure projects including plumbing, electrical, air conditioning/heating, roofing, flooring and fire alarm systems
    • Purchase of 15 new school buses
    • Purchase of digital data projectors for all classrooms that do not yet have them

The impact on the taxpayer may be calculated at the RRISD website.  PLease note this information and be prepared as you vote in the upcoming election.

Sources: RRISD and ImpactNews.com

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The HBH Group is an expert real estate team with extensive experience in Internet marketing, staging and creative financing. Call us today for a no obligation visit to see how we can help you sell your home in this more difficult market!

Our real estate team is connected to:

  1. Buyers and sellers of commercial and residential real estate.
  2. Investors in both the above classes of real estate.
  3. Property acquisution, leasing and management services for investors of commercial and residential real estate.
  4. Business brokerage to help you find and acquire a local business.

We would love to assist you as you invest in Texas and the greater Austin area. Call us to find all we can offer you and to ask for a FREE information package!

This information is brought to you as a public service of the The HBH Group Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty. You can learn more about us at our websites located at: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/ and http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/ or contact our offices at (512) 439-3772 or toll-free at (877) 268-1877.

We teach a monthly real estate investment seminar in the Greater Austin area and YOU ARE INVITED to this FREE event. Simply call our offices to reserve you seats! Also ask about the investors club that we are forming in the North Austin markets currently - We would love to have you participate!

Here are some other Buyer's Resources from Our Website: Seven steps to buying your home
Deciding how much house you can afford Making your home wish list Opting for new home construction
How can a real estate agent help me? 10 things you should ask a real estate agent
Location, Location, Location Mortgage Calculator Contact us about buying your home

And some seller's resources as well:Eight steps to selling your home
How can a real estate agent help me sell my home Practicing good seller's etiquette
How to price to sell and still make a profit Understanding the buyer Increasing your home's appeal
Mortgage Calculator Contact us about selling a property

The HBH Group/HBH Property Management
101 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Suite 190
Roundrock, TX 78664

To contact us:
Phone: 512-439-3772
Toll-Free: 877-268-1877
Fax: 512-579-4248
E-mail: info@TheHBHGroup.com
Websites: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/
http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/
Blogs: http://RoundRockRealEstateBlog.info/
http://www.RoundRockRealEstateBlog.com/

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0 comments • Steve Homer • October 21 2008 12:31PM

A stimulus package I could live with

To my readers:  I do like this idea of an economic stimulus package...  Whoops too late - we helped the banks out, not the taxpayers!

Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies:

If you take the estimated 310 million people in the United States (Wikipedia says it was 305 million in 2005), and figure that the number of households is about 112 million (the US Census projects househols to increase from 103 million in 2000 to be 115 million by 2010), then you take the $700,000,000,000 ($700 billion) that Congress voted to give away and instead gave a one-time stimulus check of $500,000 to every household in America (regardless of household size), you'd only spend $560 billion - a 20% savings.

If you gave $500,000 to married couples and $250,000 to single households, you'd  save even more.

Now that's a stimulus package!! That would fight foreclosures. That would pay for college educations and medical bills. That would let people start businesses.

If you want to stimulate the economy, why not put the money in at the bottom and let it filter its way thoughout the system rather than keep it at the top?

As long as Congress wants to spend money, why not let them do it this way?

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For more information on my coaching services or sales tips visit my website stevehoffacker.com or my blog homesalesinsights.com.

7 comments • Steve Homer • October 17 2008 01:00PM

What is Going on With These Interest Rates? I'll Tell You!

To my readers:  This is an interesting read on reasons why mortgage rates are back on the rise again.  Happy Reading!

Via Scott Swinford:

For the past couple weeks, interest rates have been headed in the wrong direction....up!

While there are a few things that play a part of it, I place the blame on..........

Click here to get the whole sad story in a way you can explain it.

Scott

Your Indiana lender for life!

3 comments • Steve Homer • October 17 2008 12:35PM

Structure the deal so Everyone WINS!

To my readers:  This is exactly The HBH Group's philosophy - Always create a win-win deal for all parties.  We regularly present these types of positive options (and many more) to our buyers, sellers AND our investors.  Call us today to get more creative ideas on YOUR SIDE!  Thanks for reading!

Via Randall Schrader:

Real estate purchases have benefited from this simple little tool.  When a buyer's budget is tight, but they have found the home of their dreams, how can I help get a deal put together with as little "out-of-pocket" as possible?  Simple; seller concessions!

These days, almost every home is on sale.  A wise buyer will offer a lower than list price and almost certainly get a discount of some sort, but wait.  Why not offer a less discounted offer and include seller concessions? 

Here's how it works; Let's say a home is listed for $200k and the seller will accept $180k.

Why not pay $192k and accept 6% of the purchase price in seller concessions?  This gives the buyer almost $12,000 to use toward a homeowners insurance policy, escrows, taxes payable at closing or any other closing costs in a FHA loan.  Sure you are borrowing more, but less "out-of-pocket" costs at closing can make or break a lot of real estate transactions.

Need a SMART mortgage broker in Florida?  Call Randall 863-229-1235

 

4 comments • Steve Homer • October 17 2008 09:52AM

The Twitter Search Cheat Sheet

To My Readers:  As a novice, just learning Twitter and all it's features, this was a VERY INFORMATIVE article that I wanted to pass along to you!  Steve

Via Mike Mueller:

It’s so easy to write posts about Twitter.  Why?

There’s just so much material out there that people just don’t realize.

Image representing Twitter as depicted in CrunchBase

From the API’s like my personal fav (Twhirl) to things like today’s topic;

Using the Twitter Search Function.

Wait.  You did know they have a search function - right?

http://search.twitter.com

Did you also know Google has a Twitter Search?

* Actually it’s a Steve Rubel coop project but it does show up on G searches.  Trust me - you’ll like the twitter search better!

Back to Twitter Search.

  • You can search for most any term (as in your name, or twitter name)
  • Search for a hashtag

But then there is a plethora of other search functions you might not know about.  Consider this your Search Cheat Sheet (copied directly from a hard to find page on twitter)

Search Operators

You can type these search operators directly into the search box. (Alternatively, you can use the advanced search form to automatically construct your query.)

Operator
Finds tweets…

So there you have it. Now you can search Twitter more effectively.

Now go Twsearching!

Twitter Mike

Are you following me on Twitter?  @MikeMueller
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5 comments • Steve Homer • October 04 2008 07:40AM

Things to Do and See in Texas - October 2008

OCTOBER 2008

01 KERRVILLE Texas Heritage Coffeehouse, (830) 792-1945, www.texasheritagemusic.org

October events in texas, texas things to see and do, texas october events calendar, sights in texas, events in texas, texas tourist ev01 LAMPASAS Old Time Dollar Days, (512) 768-3403

02 TOM BEAN [2-4] Fall Festival at Melody Ranch, (903) 546-6893, www.melodyranchbluegrassfestival.com

02 CONROE Lobsterfest, (936) 538-7111

02 SHERMAN [2-4] Fall Bluegrass Festival, (903) 271-4260, www.chrystalopryhouse.com

03 AMARILLO Art Walk, (806) 352-7262

03 MANOR [3-4] Lions Fest, (512) 656-8011

03 LEANDER [3-5] Fall Fest, (512) 259-9119, www.leandercommunityclub.org

03 WEATHERFORD [3-5] First Monday Trade Day, (817) 598-4124, www.weatherfordparks.com

03 BUFFALO GAP [3-4, 10-11] Ghost Tours, (325) 572-3365

October events in texas, texas things to see and do, texas october events calendar, sights in texas, events in texas, texas tourist ev03 STEPHENVILLE [3-4] The Threads of Texas Quilt Show, (254) 918-0433

03 FREDERICKSBURG [3-5] Oktoberfest, (830) 997-8515

04 ABILENE Spirit of the Frontier Festival, (325) 437-2800

04 BLANCO Ladies State Chili Championship of Texas, (512) 558-1321, www.ladiesstate.org

04 CALVERT Victorian Festival, (979) 364-2386, www.calverttx.com

04 MERTZON Salsa Festival, (325) 632-5091

04 HUNTSVILLE Fair on the Square, 1-800-289-0389, www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us

04 JACKSONVILLE Music Jam, 1-800-376-2217, www.jacksonvilletexas.com

04 JEFFERSON Citywide Rummage Sale, (903) 665-2672, www.jefferson-texas.com

04 JOHNSON CITY Wild Game Dinner Benefit, (830) 833-5335

04 KERRVILLE Hill Country Grand Slam Wild Game Dinner, (830) 257-6568

October events in texas, texas things to see and do, texas october events calendar, sights in texas, events in texas, texas tourist ev04 MARBLE FALLS Citywide Garage Sale, (830) 693-2815, www.marblefalls.org

04 SNYDER White Buffalo 5K Stampede & 1K Fun Run/Walk, (325) 573-3558, www.whitebuffalostampede.com

04 WELLBORN Arts & Crafts Fair, (979) 690-8864

04 MCALLEN [4-5] Art & Film Festival, (956) 682-2871

04 WIMBERLEY [4-5] Market Day, (512) 847-2201

04 CAMERON Arts & Crafts Fair, (254) 697-4979, www.cameron-tx.com

04 COLEMAN Annual Fiesta de la Paloma, (325) 625-2163, www.colemantexas.org

04 DENISON Main Street Fall Festival, (903) 464-4452

04 JOHNSON CITY Fall Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival, (830) 868-7684, www.lbjcountry.com

04 LINDEN Piney Woods Cowboy Gathering, (903) 756-7556, www.pineywoodscowboygathering.com

04 LUCKENBACH Oktober Fiesta, 1-888-311-8990, www.luckenbachtexas.com

04 SMITHVILLE 1st Saturday Art Festival, (512) 629-2213

October events in texas, texas things to see and do, texas october events calendar, sights in texas, events in texas, texas tourist ev04 SPRING BRANCH Gospel Music Festival, (830) 885-5805

04 BURTON [4-5] Highway 290 Trade Days, 1-888-693-1243

04 WHITNEY Pioneer Days, (254) 694-2540

05 BUFFALO GAP Vintage Base Ball Day, (325) 572-3365

05 EDINBURG [5-11] Centinnial Celebration, (956) 383-4974

07 CANYON LAKE HarvestFest, 1-800-528-2104, www.canyonlakechamber.com

07 LEWISVILLE Fall Concert & National Night Out, (972) 219-3401, www.cityoflewisville.com

08 WASHINGTON [8, 22] Home School Days, (936) 878-2461, www.birthplaceoftexas.com

09 ABILENE ArtWalk Art Beat, (325) 677-8389

09 UVALDE [9-11] Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo, (830) 591-7222, www.swtjc.net

09 BROWNSVILLE [9-12] Latin Jazz Festival, (956) 831-9590, www.brosociety.org

10 KERRVILLE [10-11] Original Team Roping, (806) 499-3584, www.otrc.net

10 WIMBERLEY [10-11] Gospel Music Festival, (830) 223-5308, www.wimberleygospelmusic.com

10 CONROE [10-12] Cajun Catfish Festival, 1-800-324-2604, www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com

10 FREDERICKSBURG [10-12] Mesquite Art Festival, (830) 997-8515

10 GAINESVILLE [10-12] Herb 'n Antique Art Fair, (940) 665-6938, www.lavenderridgefarms.com <http://www.lavendarridgefarms.com>

10 GRUENE [10-12] Music & Wine Fest, (830) 629-5077, www.gruenemusicandwinefest.org

10 JEFFERSON [10-12] Boo Benefit Ride for Burn Survivors, (903) 935-6005, www.boobenefit.org

10 NOCONA [10-19] Old Settlers Reunion, (940) 825-3282, www.nocona.org

11 ABILENE Downtown Dayz, (325) 672-9696

11 ANDERSON Texian Day, (936) 873-2633, www.birthplaceoftexas.com

11 BEAUMONT Dog-tober Fest, (409) 838-2202, www.beaumontcvb.com

11 BONHAM Pumpkin Patch Bazaar, (903) 583-3128

11 BRENHAM Autumn Fest at the Monastery, (979) 836-9652, www.monasteryminiaturehorses.com

11 BRENHAM Festival of Fine Arts, (979) 865-8979, www.brenhamfineartgallery.com

11 BUFFALO GAP Chautauqua Learning Series, (325) 572-3365

11 BULVERDE Jubilee, (210) 535-8650

11 CANYON LAKE Shrimp Fest, (830) 899-4406, www.clnoonlions.com

11 CASTROVILLE Fall Tour of Historic Homes & Quilt Show, (830) 931-2262

11 DAINGERFIELD Daingerfield Days Fall Fest, (903) 645-2646

11 FAYETTEVILLE Texas Pickin' Park, (979) 378-2753, www.texaspickinpark.com

11 GAINESVILLE Depot Day Main Street Festival, (940) 668-4530

11 GRAPE CREEK Jamfest, (325) 653-7030

11 GREENWOOD Fall Festival, (940) 466-7997

11 HUNTSVILLE Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, (936) 295-4291, www.7hills.us

11 KERRVILLE Rustler's Moon Street Dance, (830) 896-8787, www.familiesandliteracy.org

11 LAMPASAS Herb and Art Festival, 1-866-556-5172, www.lampasaschamber.org

11 MCDADE Heritage Day, (512) 281-4651

11 ODESSA Art Tour, (432) 337-1492

11 QUITMAN Fall Festival & Plant Sale, (903) 466-4327

11 PANNA MARIA Turkey Dinner, (830) 780-2650

11 ROCKDALE La Escuelita Menudo/Barbecue Cook-off, (512) 446-3217

11 ROSENBERG Railroad Museum Railfest, (281) 633-2846, www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org

11 RUSK Pioneer & Heritage Festival, (903) 683-4242

11 STEPHENVILLE By Gone Days on the Bosque, (254) 965-2689

11 WIMBERLEY Blessing of the Animals, (512) 847-6969, www.texash2oasis.org/Events.html

11 ABILENE [11-12] Texas Gun & Knife Show, (325) 676-6211

11 CHAPPELL HILL [11-12] Scarecrow Festival, 1-800-225-3695, www.chappellhillmuseum.org

11 JONESTOWN [11-12] Oktoberfest, (512) 267-3243, www.jonestown.org

11 ELGIN [11-12, 18-19] Pumpkin Festival, (512) 281-5016, www.elginchristmastreefarm.com

11 TYLER Fall Gardening Conference and Bulb Expo, (903) 590-2980

11 HUNTSVILLE Fall Plant Sale, (936) 435-2426

12 FORT WORTH Libraryfest: Rocky Arrives, (817) 871-8022, www.libraryfest.com

12 GRUENE Gospel Brunch, (830) 629-5077, www.gruenehall.com

12 ROUND TOP Klezmer Music! (979) 249-3129, www.festivalhill.org

12 WESTPHALIA Annual Homecoming Picnic, (254) 584-4701

12 SALADO [12-13] Christmas in October, (254) 947-5040, www.salado.com

14 ABILENE Winter Wellness Health Fair, (325) 437-6220

15 COMFORT [15-11/10] Townwide Scarecrow Invasion & Contest, (830) 995-3131, www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com

16 ABILENE Fashions for the Cure, (325) 672-0040

16 HENDERSON [16-18] Rusk County PRCA Dodge Series Rodeo, (866) 650-5529, ext. 800, www.hendersontx.us

16 BEAUMONT [16-26] YMBL South Texas State Fair, (409) 832-9991, www.beaumontcvb.com

17 CANYON LAKE [17-18] Chili & Bean Cook-Off, (830) 964-5555, www.canyonmen.org

17 BRENHAM [17-18] County & Living Archeology History Festival, (979) 836-3120

17 CANTON [17-18] Heritage Quilt Guild of Van Zandt County Quilt Show,

(903) 887-4151

17 FREDERICKSBURG [17-19] Trade Days, (830) 990-4900, www.fredericksburgtradedays.com

17 HENDERSON [17-19] Go-Kart Racing, (866) 650-5529, ext. 800, www.swra.org

17 LLANO [17-19] Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-off, (325) 247-2589, www.llanochuckwagoncookoff.com

17 WEATHERFORD [17-19] Sounds of Thunder, 1-888-594-3801, www.visitweatherford.com

17 YORKTOWN [17-19] Western Days Festival, (361) 564-2661, www.yorktowntx.com

17 KERRVILLE [17-19, 24-26] Hill Country Tour of Homes, (830) 895-5424, www.hillcountrybuilders.com

18 ABILENE Fashions for the Cure Fun Run and Walk, (325) 672-0040

18 BULVERDE Lions Club USLMRA Lawn Mower Races, (830) 336-2172

18 BURTON Cotton Gin Barn Dance & Dinner Gala, (979) 289-3378, www.cottonginmuseum.org

18 CANYON Palo Duro Trail Run, (806) 622-8197

18 CARTHAGE St. Williams Catholic Church Cajun Fest, (903) 693-3766

18 CLIFTON FallFest, (254) 675-8337, www.cliftontexas.org

18 ENNIS Fall Festival, (972) 878-4748, www.visitennis.org

18 JEFFERSON Texas Bigfoot Conference, 1-877-529-5550, www.texasbigfoot.org

18 KERENS Cotton Harvest Festival, (903) 396-2665

18 LIVINGSTON Indian Springs Chili Cook-Off, (936) 327-3544

18 LLANO Llano County Heritage Day Festival, (325) 247-4158, ext. 209

18 MARIETTA Fall Festival, (903) 835-1392

18 MIDLOTHIAN Fall Festival, (972) 723-8600, www.midlothianchamber.org

18 MOUNT PLEASANT Titus County Public Safety Benefit Cook-Off, (903)

575-4144

18 ROSENBERG Ride to Rosenberg, (713) 816-2624, www.southcoastrides.com

18 SPICEWOOD VFD-EMS Annual Barbecue/Auction, (830) 693-4726, www.spicewoodvfd.com

18 STRATFORD Sporting Day of Traditional Driving, (806) 753-4400

18 WHEELOCK Pioneer Days Festival, (979) 828-4627

18 BANDERA [18-19] Boots'n Blocks Quilt Show, (830) 796-8340

18 COLDSPRING [18-19] Wolf Creek Car, Truck and Bike Show, (936)

653-2184

18 COMFORT [18-19] Village Antiques Show, (830) 995-3670, www.texasantiqueshows.com

18 EDOM [18-19] Festival of the Arts, (903) 852-3990, www.edomfestivalofthearts.com

18 FAYETTEVILLE [18-19] Lickskillet Days, (979) 378-4021

18 FREDERICKSBURG [18-19] Lone Star Gourd Festival, (806) 523-9092, www.texasgourdsociety.org

18 GRUENE [18-19] Old Gruene Market Days, (830) 832-1721, www.gruenemarketdays.com

18 PASADENA [18-19] Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta, (281) 381-7154, www.texasdragonboat.com

18 UHLAND Harvest Festival, (512) 398-6622

18 GOLDTHWAITE Quilt Show, (325) 648-2660

18 SHEPHERD Fun & Fiddlin' Fest, (936) 628-3890

19 ABILENE Jordan's Shriners Circus, (325) 677-4376

19 BANDERA Trail Ride Benefit, (830) 589-2400, www.nationalrescueride.org

19 CONROE Cruisers Car Show, (936) 756-0904, www.outletsatconroe.com

19 KERRVILLE Bunker Shoot, (830) 995-4504

19 SLATON St. Joseph's German Sausage Festival, (806) 828-3379

19 VIOLET St. Anthony's Annual Beef Barbecue, (361) 387-4434

23 INGRAM [23-25] Artists Gone Wild, (830) 367-5120, www.hcaf.com

24 ABILENE [24-25] 24fps International Short Film Festival, (325) 676-9620

24 LUCKENBACH [24-25] Harvest Classic European & Vintage Motorcycle Rally, 1-888-311-8990, www.luckenbachtexas.com

24 FLATONIA [24-26] Czhilispiel 36, (361) 865-3920, www.czhilispielfestival.com

24 KERRVILLE [24-26] Kerr County Fair, (830) 257-7704

24 WEST POINT [24-26] Indigenous Elders Gathering, (979) 242-5474

24 LA PORTE [24-26] Fall Back Festival, (832) 771-7661

25 CANYON LAKE Market Days, 1-800-528-2104, www.canyonlakechamber.com

25 CONROE Fall Festival, (936) 756-0904, www.outletsatconroe.com

25 ELGIN Hogeye Festival, (512) 281-5724

25 FAYETTEVILLE Harvestfest Dinner & Auction, (979) 378-2113, www.artguildtexas.org

25 FREDERICKSBURG Food & Wine Fest, (830) 997-8515

25 KERRVILLE Kerr County Market Days, (830) 792-4655, www.kerrmarketdays.org

25 KERRVILLE Star Party, (830) 257-4837

25 RICHMOND Texian Market Days, (281) 343-0218, www.georgeranch.org/annual-events/TMD

25 ROSENBERG BOOberg Fall Festival, (281) 633-2846

25 WAXAHACHIE Texas Country Reporter Festival, (972) 937-2390, www.waxahachiechamber.com

25 WEATHERFORD Talking Tombstone Tour, (817) 613-8880, www.parkercountyheritagesociety.com

25 ABILENE [25-26] KTAB TV Home & Holiday Expo, (325) 692-4242

25 BELLVILLE [25-26] Antiques Festival, (979) 865-0625, www.bellvillehistoricalsociety.com

25 GARDEN RIDGE [25-26] Bracken VFD Kartoffel Puffer Fest, (210) 651-5762, www.brackenvfd.org

25 GRANBURY [25-26] Harvest Moon Festival, (817) 573-5299

25 GRUENE [25-26] Texas Clay Festival, (830) 629-7975, www.texasclayfestival.com

25 QUITAQUE [25-26] PaWa Trade Days, (806) 269-1578, www.quitaque.org

25 WASHINGTON [25-26] Smithing in Texas, (936) 878-2213, www.birthplaceoftexas.com

25 FRISCO Barktoberfest, (972) 498-8980

26 BUFFALO GAP Historic Village Fall Festival, (325) 572-3365

26 JEFFERSON Taste of Jefferson, (903) 665-2672, www.jefferson-texas.com

30 COMANCHE Trick or Treat Historic Comanche, (325) 356-3233

31 ROUND TOP [31-11/1] Wine Tasting Festival, (979) 249-4042, www.roundtop.org

31 ROUND TOP [31-11/2] A Weekend With Will, (979) 249-3129, www.festivalhill.org

31 PLANTERSVILLE [31-11/1] End of the Road Halloween Music Fest & Barbecue Cook-off, (936) 894-3716, www.endoftheroadjam.com/main.html

31 CANYON LAKE Halloweenfest, 1-800-528-2104, www.canyonlakechamber.com

31 COLEMAN Hunter's Barbecue, (325) 625-2163, www.colemantexas.org

31 COMANCHE Deer Hunter Chili Supper, (325) 356-3233, www.comanchechamber.org

31 BANDERA Hunter's Bar-B-Que and Outdoor Exposition, (830) 796-3280, www.banderahuntersbbq.com

31 RUSK Trick or Treat on the Square, (903) 683-4242, www.rusktexascoc.org

31 SAN SABA Hunter's Welcome, (325) 372-5141, www.sansabachamber.com

31 UVALDE UACOC Hunter's Roundup Hunting Expo, (830) 278-3361, www.uvalde.org

31 WACO Apple Tree Bazaar, (254) 752-0316

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7 comments • Steve Homer • October 03 2008 06:31AM

Annual Hairy Man Festival in Round Rock - Cat Hollow Park - Sat. Oct 4th

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Time:   12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date: 10/4/2008  
Location: Cat Hollow Park
8600 O'Connor Drive, Round Rock, Texas
Cost: $2 or 2 canned food items for local food banks
 

The Hairy Man Festival will be from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Cat Hollow Park in Round Rock. Admission is $2 or 2 canned food items to go to the local food banks.

The Brushy Creek Women's Association presents this family fun-centered event to raise money for local charities. The festival offers a full day of food, arts & crafts, children's activities, and special performances and live music all day. 

This year the proceeds will benefit R.O.C.K., Ride On Center for Kids, a non-profit provider of equine assisted therapeutic activities.  R.O.C.K.s students have a variety of physical and learning challenges, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, learning disabilities, muscular weakness, speech impairment and stroke.
 
For more information, please contact Rogilyn Boggs, (512) 244-4290.

14 comments • Steve Homer • October 02 2008 08:44AM