Amazing Facts about Ceiling Fans in Austin, Texas

Amazing Facts about Ceiling Fans in Austin, Texas

  Hey y’all, it’s your realtor friend Kathy here. I’m writing to you today to talk about ceiling fans. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Ceiling fans? That’s boring.” But hear me out, these things are amazing!  ...
What is New Urbanism?

What is New Urbanism?

What is New Urbanism? You ask?   New Urbanism is a planning and development approach based on the principles of how cities and towns have been built for the last several centuries: walkable blocks and streets, housing and shopping in close proximity, and...
Steps to Keep your Cool On! – Homeowner Helper Tips

Steps to Keep your Cool On! – Homeowner Helper Tips

Broken Down ACs are a drag! There are a number of different air conditioning problems that can be considered annoying, such as broken compressors and leaky coils. And the worst part? Not only can repairs be expensive, but it’s usually your responsibility to take...
Meet Ana Esparza with Manor Fit Community

Meet Ana Esparza with Manor Fit Community

Ana Esparza moved to Austin 15 years ago when she was just 15 years old. Her father left her family when she was young, leaving her mother to care for her and her four younger brothers. Her family did not have a lot of money growing up so she moved away to Austin in...
Meet gfire mayo, Musician and Instructor

Meet gfire mayo, Musician and Instructor

gfire mayo has been making music, performing, and teaching here in Austin since the mid-90s. She got her start in music very early in life, beginning singing when she was just three years old. At the age of 13, she started playing both piano and guitar and at 14 she...
Meet Benjamin Weaver with Moontown Cider

Meet Benjamin Weaver with Moontown Cider

Meet Benjamin Weaver Benjamin Weaver moved to Austin in 2008 for graduate school. He spent his time in school focused on physics and engineering, but in 2015 he decided to leave academia with the idea of starting a cidery. Benjamin grew up in Washington state, which...
Meet Bethany Andrée with Bobo’s Snack Bar

Meet Bethany Andrée with Bobo’s Snack Bar

Meet Bethany Andrée Bethany moved to Austin in 1988 with her cat Bobo and her then-boyfriend, now husband, Karl. Upon arriving in Austin, Bethany worked on finishing up her degree in Fine Arts at UT. She worked primarily in ceramics and did a lot of design work in...