The HBH Group Real Estate News

We are blessed in the Round Rock and Georgetown areas to have an abundance of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables available for purchase at our local farmer's markets.  For those of us on whole food diets, buying fresh from a local grower is the best way to get great nutrition and the highest concentration of vitamins and minerals in our food!

Georgetown - Thursdays 3:30 until 6:30 - April through November
Georgetown Farmers Market
400 Block of S Austin Avenue

Round Rock - Saturdays 8am until noon - April through July
Round Rock Farmers Market
200 E Bagdad Ave, City Hall Parking Garage

Vegetables in Season
April: Lettuce, Radishes, Beets, Turnips, Greens
May: Potatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, Greens, Beets, Blackberries, Onions
June: Tomatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, Melons, Peppers, Corn, Peaches, Blackberries
July: Tomatoes, Okra, Peppers, Squash, Melons, Peaches, Figs
August: Tomatoes, Okra, Melons, Peppers
September: Tomatoes, Okra, Melons, Peppers, Winter Squash
October: Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Melons, Peppers, Winter Squash
November: Squash, Winter Squash, Peppers, Greens

Pecans are available pretty much all year but the new crop comes in November.

Please feel free to contact these members if you have questions or are interested in purchasing their produce:

The Members of The Farmers Market Association are:

The Vegetable Cart           <==== Direct general market questions here =====
Greg & Candace Coley      Produces: Vegetables, lamb, eggs, soaps
(512) 281-3699
Elgin
email       website

Tres Emu Rancheros        Produces: Emu products
(512) 930 5912
Georgetown
email

Cowan's                          Produces: Vegetables
(512) 489-2245
Briggs
email

Davis Orchard                 Produces: Peaches
(830) 997-0429
Fredericksburg

Master "D" Organic Farm  Produces: Vegetables
(254) 699-2786
Killeen

Great Harvest Bread        Produces: Bread        
(512) 329-9216
Austin
email

Friedrich Farms               Produces: Vegetables  
(512) 863-5228
Georgetown

Lambert Hill Poultry Farm Produces: Eggs
(512) 863-2317
Georgetown
email

Home Grown Native Plants and Trees
(512) 869-2583
Weir

Al and Edna's                   Produces: Berries
(979) 773-4941
Lexington
email

Bullion Hollow Farms         Produces: Vegetables   
Georgetown  
email                               website                                   
                                             
Georgetown Pecan Co       Produces: Pecans
(512) 864-4538
Georgetown
email

The Enchanted Forest       Produces: Plants
(512) 343-7583
Austin
email

PBJ Ranch                       Produces: Eggs, herbs
(512) 556-4523
Kempner
email

Schwegmann Orchard       Produces: Pecans, fruits
(512) 863-3314
Georgetown
email

Two Happy Children Farm  Produces: Beef, Vegetables
(512) 218-1633
Round Rock
email

Olive Hills Farm                Produces: Vegetables
Coupland
email address needed

Heritage Community Garden    Produces: Vegetables
(512) 943-3671
Georgetown
email

Watson Farms                   Produces: Vegetables
(830) 644-2616
Stonewall
email

Husband Family Nursery     Produces:Native Plants
(512)238-8694
Round Rock
email

Wild Type Ranch                Produces: Beef
(512) 826-2218
Cameron
email                             website

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!

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

I find it interesting that whenever you get on the topic of investing, most of the investment reference materials deal only with equities and mutual funds.  It is true that these should be part of a balanced portfolio, but NOT all the portfolio.  Real estate investments are frequently forgotten.  I read an article this morning as a matter of fact from the WSJ entitled "The Next President - And Your Investments".  The author, Dave Kansas, made a strong point that tax issues may likely be the coming concern for investors over the coming years, but never mentioned real estate as a hedge and shelter...  Hmmm?  Do you think that the WSJ may be a little slanted to ONLY Wall Street as an investing option?

The point is that real estate should be substantial part of any balanced investment portfolio.  Whether you have a long term strategy to buy and hold, or you are a flipper, or both, don't sell short the opportunities in real estate investing at this time.

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!

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

Summer's here, and energy costs are rising! Here is some timely information to help you keep your cool and save money on your energy bills this summer.

Cooling Tips 

• Whole-house fans help cool your home by pulling cool air through the house and exhausting warm air through the attic. They are effective when operated at night and when the outside air is cooler than the inside.
• Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be. 
• Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and, therefore, unnecessary expense. 
• Consider using an interior fan in conjunction with your window air conditioner to spread the cooled air more effectively through your home without greatly increasing your power use. 
• Don't place lamps or a TV set near your air-conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary. 
• Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning units without blocking the airflow. Place your room air conditioner on the north side of the house. A unit operating in the shade uses as much as 10% less electricity than the same one operating in the sun. 
• Keep in mind that increasing insulation and sealing air leaks will help your energy performance in the summertime by keeping the cool air inside.

Long-Term Savings Tips:

• If your air conditioner is old, consider purchasing a new, energy-efficient model. You could save up to 50% on your utility bill for cooling. Look for the ENERGY STAR® and EnergyGuide labels. 
• Consider installing a whole house fan or evaporative cooler if appropriate for your climate.

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!

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

I posted my story in March here on AR: How I avoided Diabetes... And got off Zocor... and was asked to share Gary's Diet with another Keller Williams agent in Dallas named Steve Shatsky.  Imagine my surprise when Steve sent me a "Thank You" note late last night through AR and then directed me to this post:  Steve Homer, Gary Keller & Active Rain saved my life!

This diet REALLY WORKS and I again make it available to anyone needing to lower their cholesterol.  Gary Keller has been king enough to let me send it to anyone in need.  Just ensure that you make diet and exercise changes with the supervision of a doctor.  But be aware, most don't think that diet can do these miraculous things.  My doctor was so shocked!  He sought Gary Keller out at the church where they both attend here in Austin and declared, "What did you do with my patient?  The results from that diet were amazing!"  - Hope to hear from you!

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!

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

This book gives a concise overlook at the home purchase process, in an indepth manner.  Buy Your First Home is a comprehensive book focused on the subject of purchasing a home.  Written by an attorney from Chicago, Diana Brodman Summers, this publication is packed with great informationa and advice to advise the reader on the intricacies of the home purchase process.  National Association of REALTOR(R) stats tell us that the average home owner will change homes every 5-7 years.  Most buyers will need a primer when exchanging properties that infrequently.  This book can be saved in one's library as a refresher course whenever needed.  It can serve as an information resource to assist a buyer in the process, regardless if it is their first purchase or their fifth. 

Topics that are covered include:

• The mortgage business and process to include sources of money, primary and secondary markets, and getting qualified for a mortgage.
• How to select the correct neighborhood, house, real estate agent, etc.
• When to use an attorney and how to locate the right one.
• Inspections, appraisals, insurance, title, etc.

For the most part this book can be your graduate degree in home buying.  Real estate agents should also consider this book to give to buyer clients.  They will appreciate having a manual to assist them through the process to augment working with their agent.  Another thought for agents is to consider writing and presenting a buyers seminar using this book as the text for the training.  CLICK HERE to jump to the publishers website to order your copy.

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!

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

Money, get away.
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay.
Money, its a gas.
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.
New car, caviar, four star daydream,
Think I'll buy me a football team.
- Pink Floyd

Money can and often does rule our lives. How we manage ours makes a big difference in our lifestyle and meeting a goal to have financial freedom. Big dreams and bigger plans can result in a hole that is to deep to crawl out of.

Regardless of your income, a budget is absolutely necessary when trying to successfully manage your money. A budget helps plan where your money is going to be spent. It also helps you avoid spending money on unnecessary items. That is if you don't impulse spend (but that is another article entirely). So where do you start? First, get out the mortgage statement, car payment voucher and those credit card bills. Those are probably the majority of your monthly spending and are a good place to start. Now write down your monthly take-home pay. That's right... just the take-home part. Next, list those items plus things like: groceries, utilities, gas, medical, and clothes.

Just by writing down a budget you will be better prepared to understand where your money is going and move closer to financial freedom. Sometimes it is shocking how much money gets spent on useless items like Starbucks or eating out at lunch. A budget gives you reason to take action and propels you toward a life of financial freedom.

Now compare income versus expenses and see how you are doing. To achieve financial freedom you will have to get the expenses well under control!  To help with that, are there some things on your list that could be reduced or eliminated completely or do you just need more income? One of the two has to give to get to that elusive financial freedom goal!

Take a good look at the items you purchase each month and classify each as necessary or unnecessary. Now, take a look at the items with the unnecessary label and decide where each fits into the budget, and which items don't belong at all. Ask yourself what you need instead of what you want when sifting through these items. Things like food and shelter are clearly necessities, but what about that impulse bought shirt or that expensive sushi lunch you just had to have? Try to keep items in the entertainment, travel, dining, and impulse purchases category to a minimum in order to meet your budget.

Americans are all about convenience and retailers are setting us up to pay more money for a little more convenience. Fast food restaurants, quick marts, and cell phones are prime examples of conveniences. Credit cards are another convenience that could very well be hurting your budget. You can buy just about anything with a credit card and it seems so easy, until you get the bill. The biggest problem with a credit card is that it is quick and you don't realize how quickly you are spending until it is too late. The majority of credit cards have an APR of around 18%. This means that, unless you are consistently on time with your payments, you are paying an extra 18% for all of the goods you purchase with a credit card. Sure cards can be convenient, but they can also be expensive!

The benefits of a reasonable well thought out budget far outweigh the negatives. The budget will show you where your money is going, how you can stretch those dollars further, why you are coming up short every month on your bills, and what you can reduce or eliminate from your life. Put together a budget tonight and find out how much you spend on lunch, entertainment, or convenience in a month. It may surprise you.  And remember that every dollar you can save can be put to work for you in investments in stock, real estate and other assets that move you closer to the goal of financial freedom.  The sacrifices now will pay off tomorrow!

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!

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

Answer: They both are! It depends on many things:

1. Your specific real estate investment strategy.
2. Your current real estate market.
3. Your desire to be involved actively in the real estate investment and to what degree.
4. Your real estate and business partnerships.
5. And many, many more factors!

We work with real estate investors of all sorts. Each has his/her own goals and strategies in the real estate investing business. We work to match these stategies with the current market to help the real estate investor acheive their goals as soon as possible.

At present the market lends itself nicely to a long term hold vs. a flipping strategy. This is simply because we are in a buyers market in Texas and the appreciation is not at a peak at the moment to facilitate a decent profit on a flip in a rapid manner. That is not to say that a really good buy would not yield a real estate investor a profit, but the larger opportunity lies in acquiring lease property for the long haul.

Investing is not speculating and speculating is not investing. When you purchase property for long hold cycles, the daily ups and downs are leveled out and the overall appreciation becomes your friend. And if you are investing in real estate to be financially free, that is all about cash flow. You have to hold property long term to generate cash flow!

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!

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

Were you aware that every time you make a homeowner's claim on your insurance, that inquiry is logged into a national database called the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) database?  This database is shared by all insurance companies that deal in auto and property insurance and is used as an estimation base for the quote process.  When claims on a home are made, certain events are closely watched for:  particularly if water damage is involved in a claim.  These sorts of entries in the database may flag a specific property for higher rates in the future due to potential mold and related water damage issues.

You should always have your insurance person run a CLUE report for you when you are in the purchase process on a new piece of property.  If you do this before you make an offer or during an option period, you will have the opportunity to bail from deal if something as severe as water damage comes up.  As a homeowner, always think twice BEFORE you make a water related claim so that there will not be skeleton's in the home's closet when you choose to sell sometime in the future.

CLICK HERE to apply for a free CLUE report on your primary residence.  Here are some other CLUE resources that you might want to read:

http://www.safeco.com/insurance-information/consumer-tips/CLUE-reports.aspx
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs26-CLUE.htm
http://www.frascona.com/resource/jag403clue.htm
http://oci.wi.gov/pub_list/pi-207.htm

This information is brought to you as a public service of the The HBH Group Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty. You may 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!

Want more GREAT INFORMATION LIKE THIS? Just CLICK HERE:

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/ 

Austin has made another top places list - the top one hundred places to raise a family, and we came in at number fourteen!  BestLife magazine published these findings recently.  There were a total of nine Texas cities that made the grade in the top one hundred, based on the following criteria:

1. Overall safety for children.
2. Good schools with favorable teacher to student ratios, above average standarized test scores and respectable operating budgets.
3. Good museums, parks and pediatricians.
4. Commutes that are reasonable and don't eat up most of your day.
5. Affordable housing.
6. Lowest divorce rates.

Statistics were compiled by BestLife researchers from  the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, FBI, American Association of Museums, National Center for Health Statistics, and American Bar Association to evaluate 257 cities in all.

If you are thinking of moving to the Austin area, please give the HBH Group a call!  We would be happy to send you out an information pack on this area, or set you up on automated housing searches that will let you get to know the housing market in our home town from the privacy and quiet of your home computer!

This information is brought to you as a public service of the The HBH Group Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty. You may 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!

Want more GREAT INFORMATION LIKE THIS? Just CLICK HERE:

CLICK HERE to view our current Virtual Tours of properties on one of the team's web sites.

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/

July the 4th is upon us and here is a list of all the Austin area patriotic celebrations that you and your family can share in:

The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks

Friday, July 4, 2008 - 8:30 pm - Auditorium Shores at The Long Center

The Austin Symphony will be under the apt baton of ASO Music Director Peter Bay. The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks will feature patriotic music and the ever-popular 1812 Overture--the latter punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons, courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery, and spectacular fireworks over Lady Bird Lake.

Cedar Park Fourth of July Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2008 -  4:00 pm - Milburn Park, Cedar Park, TX

Come celebrate with us and enjoy live music, food concessions, air castles, prizes, video games & lazer tag adventures, a washer tournament, games for all ages, and enjoy free watermelon sponsored by H-E-B. The fabulous day of celebreation will end with a magnificent fireworks display sponsored by H-E-B.

Fire in the Sky

Friday, July 4, 2008 - 6:00 pm - The Sports Park an RR12 South, Dripping Springs, TX

Includes spectacular fireworks display, food booths & live music. DS Sports & Recreation Park.

Sertoma 4th of July in the Park

Friday, July 4, 2008 - 11:00 am - San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX

With more than 80 booths, a petting zoo, parade, live entertainment, train rides, fireworks and more (all located on the beautiful San Gabriel River) there's only one place you should be this 4th of July.

Lago Vista Celebrates the 4th

Friday, July 4, 2008 -  6:30 am - Bar K Park, Lago Vista, TX

It is a time to remember those who have served to protect us all, to celebrate our freedom, and to enjoy each other's company. It starts off with the Firecracker 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run.  This is an opportunity to give your children the same type of memories you had of parades, barbecues, music, and paddling around in the local swimming hole.

Lakeway 4th of July Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2008 -  8:30 am - City Park, Lakeway, TX

Fourth of July all day event starting with a fanciful sponsored parade/floats that make their way down Lakeway Drive. Locals then head to the park for a picnic, games for kids, music and the announcement of the float award winners. The rest of the afternoon is usually filled with games, food, drinks & many more surprises. The day is rounded out with fireworks set to music at night.

Leander LibertyFest

Friday, July 4, 2008 -  5:00 pm - Crystal Falls Golf Course, 3400 Crystal Falls Pkwy

Join the residents of Leander celebrate our nation's birthday at Leander LibertyFest.

July 4th Frontier Days Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2008 -  10:00 am - Old Settler's Park, Round Rock, TX

A freedom walk, parade, jalapeno pepper contest, children's games, Ballet Folklorico dancers, Sam Bass Shootout and fireworks are all part of the City of Round Rock's July 4 Frontier Days Celebration 2008.

27th annual San Marcos Summerfest

Friday, July 4, 2008 -  11:00 am - San Marcos Plaza Park, 202 N. CM Allen Pkwy

The City of San Marcos is hosting the most exciting community independence celebration at a new location this year. This FREE event will feature live entertainment, food booths, children's activities, a patriotic program and a fireworks exhibition.

New Braunfels Annual 4th of July Parade and Patriotic Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2008 - Landa Park, New Braunfels

A wonderful family tradition for many years in New Braunfels. Bring a picnic and enjoy the park, along with a special free concert and a spectacular fireworks display!

Taylor Jaycee's 4th of July Firework Display and Fajita Cook Off

Friday, July 4, 2008 - 10:00 am - Murphy Park on Lake Drive, Taylor, TX

Festival includes Carnival, Fajita Cook Off, Bicycle Parade, tennis tournament, and fireworks at dark.

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