Archive for November, 2007
Lets talk turkey at Austin’s 8 best spots for Thanksgiving day dinner!
November 20th, 2007 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
It’s turkey time in the capitol city of Austin, Texas. The question this year is not traditional or fried, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, or even pecan or pumpkin pie?
No this year this year the question is where to go, and with Jeremy’s list of favorite restaurants open for Thanksgiving you may find yourself putting down the mixer and picking up your car keys!!!
The Driskill Grill 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX
Lavish buffet brunch and a multi-course fixed-price dinner. Brunch is $58 for adults (including champagne) and $24 for kids. Dinner is $75 per person, with reservation times from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Hudson’s On the Bend 3509 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX
Set in an old cottage and nestled in a bend of the Colorado River, this place makes for the perfect Thanksgiving feast.
Green Pastures 811 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX
Reservations for the Southern luncheon buffet from 11am to 2pm fill quickly. Adults pay $45 for a four-course meal.
Cafe at The Fours seasons Hotel in Austin 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The scrumptuous holiday buffet (adults $68, children $20) runs from 11am to 8pm. Additional seating available in ballroom (11am-5pm). $58 adults, $20 children.
Kerby Lane Cafe 2700 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Open on Thanksgiving with two special options. Order turkey with mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans or a veggie meal with baked acorn squash as the main course. Each meal is $12.95
Threadgill’s 6416 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Take the fam to this famed institution for turkey and dressing throughout the holiday season. Open 10:30am to 10pm on Thanksgiving.
Main Street Grill 118 E Main Ave, Round Rock, TX
Roll into Round Rock for traditional turkey, slow-cooked prime rib or other choices at lovely, upscale spot. Adults $23.95; children $7.95. Serving 11am to 5pm.
The Bakehouse5404 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX
For yummy turkey with all the trimmings, let these meat specialists prepare your meal from 10am-midnight Thanksgiving.
No slaving over a hot stove, no burnt turkey, and best of all no dishes!
Now that’s something to be THANKFUL for!
Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR & Real Estate Blogster 512-636-2746
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Dripping Springs Texas…at your fingertips!
November 19th, 2007 Categories: Dripping Springs Area News and Events
Dripping Springs, Texas is a place unlike any other.
This gorgeous town is often referred to as “The gateway to the Hill Country” and one drive down Highway 290 will show you why.
Here is the Steele Action Team’s helpful links to Dripping Springs…
- State of Texas
- City of Dripping Springs
- Community of Dripping Springs
- Hays County
- Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead Historical Museum
- Dripping Springs Independent School District
- Dripping Springs Community Library
- Dripping Springs Youth Sports Asso.
- Weather
- Tax Information
- Hill Country Regional Lighting Trail
- LCRA
- Legends of Texas Swing Festival
- Texas Birds
- Texas Comptroller
- Westcave Preserve
- Hamilton Pool
- Pedernales Park
- Wonder World
Still can’t find what your looking for?
Call me directly and I will be glad to help…
Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR & Real Esate Blogster 512-636-2746
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5 types of mortgage loans…find the one that fits you like a glove!
November 12th, 2007 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
Don’t you hate it when you are wearing something that does not fit you properly? It can drive you bonkers all day! Now why would you get a home loan that does not fit you properly and be uncomfortable for the next 30 years?
Mortgage lenders offer many features and restrictions that can be added to a variety of mortgage programs, but the following five mortgage loans are the basic types you will encounter. No single loan is best for all circumstances, but here you’ll see what specific loan types work better than others depending on individual circumstances and lifestyles.
1. Buying for the long Haul : Loan to consider: 30-year fixed rate
Why: Financial peace of mind can be worth the higher interest rate that comes with an interest rate that won’t change for three decades.
2.Self – Employed : Loan to consider: No- or low-documentation loan
Why: Though you’ll pay a higher interest rate, not having to produce paycheck stubs or employer references, as you would be expected to supply when applying for a traditional loan, can be a huge help to those with variable incomes.
3. The Recent Graduate : Loan to consider: One-year ARM
Why:Stretch your dollars with low interest rates during the years when your income is at its leanest. Your rate can go up (or down) each year, but interest-rate caps will limit that change to a predictable amount, and your rising income should be able to handle it. Watch out for loans that don’t cap the interest rate but instead cap your payment. They could cause your indebtedness to grow even as you make monthly payments. ARMs also come in varieties that adjust — up or down — every six months, or even more frequently.
4. Relocation & Short Term : Loan to consider: Interest-only mortgage
Why: While these loans can be risky for novice borrowers or those stretching to afford a home, they can be a smart tool for financially sophisticated borrowers who already have assets built up. Monthly payments are low because you’re not repaying principal, so you can afford a larger loan. If you eventually sell the home for less than you paid, however, you could have to take money out of savings to pay back the full amount owed on your mortgage.
5. Refinancing (getting ready to retire) : Loan to consider: 15- or 20-year fixed or adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)
Why:You can retire the loan before you retire from your job. A fixed rate generally costs more than an adjustable, but will give you more certainty in budgeting. However, if ARMs are significantly cheaper and your income can handle possible payment increases, you could save with the adjustable rate.
These are just some of the mortage loans that are availalble today. That’s why the Steele Action Team is committed to finding you the right financing, before we find you the right home!
Call today to see what loan program would fit you like a glove, or just call us for any of your real estate needs. We would love to help!
Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR & Real Estate Blogster 512-636-2746
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Everyone in Austin Texas should be a TREE HUGGER!
November 8th, 2007 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
No I am not asking you to lather on the petruli oil & run out to buy a pair of hemp sandals, but I am asking you to help keep Austin Texas on of the best cities in the world to live…
This is my personal plea to all of Austins current & soon to be residents to RECYCLE! Austin has consistently stayed at the top of America’s greenest cities according to National Geographic “The Green Guide” . Now that’s something Austin Texas can really be proud of!
Here is a couple of links to area recycling centers that can help you help keep Austin Texas GREEN…
Used Motor Oil & Filter Recycling
If you are having trouble finding an area recycling center just give me a ring, I will have no problem helping you keep Austin beautiful!
Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR & Real Estate Blogster
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10 Great Places That Keep Austin Texas WEIRD!!!
November 1st, 2007 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
10. Austin Duck Adventures
Tours in the unique Austin Duck vehicles
9. Inner Space Cavern
Just 24 miles north of Austin, Texas, a natural cavern formed millions of years ago.
8. Austin Steam Train
The Austin Steam Train offers you a year-round choice of excursions. The trains are operated by the dedicated staff and volunteer crews of the Austin Steam Train Association, a community-based non-profit organization.
7. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The Wildflower Center’s Native Plant Information Network allows you to search for native plant info by plant traits or names, browse through their collection of 17,000 native plant images, and pose your plant question to their resident horticulturalist. Located at 4801 La Crosse Avenue in Austin.
6. Austin City Limits
For over 33 years, Austin City Limits has presented live music to audiences across the world. The award-winning series spotlights artists of every musical genre; from rhythm and blues to rock, jazz, and alternative music.
5. Free Tours of the Texas Capitol
Take a self-guided tour of the State Capitol building in Austin. It is a replica of the U.S. capitol building in Washington, D.C. but is a few inches taller. Tours are in several foreign languages, too.
4. Texas Roller Derby
Austin roller derby at its finest. The first of the banked track leagues in the nation.
3. Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library holds more than 45 million pages of manuscripts, an extensive audiovisual collection, and oral history interviews with than 1,000 individuals. Located at 2313 Red River Street in Austin.
2. Austin Zoo
Austin Zoo is a rescue zoo and provides sanctuary to displaced animals from a variety of unfortunate and often neglectful situations.
1. The Bats at the Congress Avenue Bridge
Watch thousands of bats leaving the bridge and soaring in the sky.
Try these 10 things out for yourself and see how Austin keeps it weird!
For more information on Austin feel free to contact Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR & Real Estate Blogster.(512)636-2746
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