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Here is an interesting article on DSNews.com about how well the loan modifications are working out; it looks like they work about half the time.
In case you were looking for something to do today….
Drink lots of water, it’s gonna be HOT today! From December 2008 to January 2009 Austin’s unemployment rate increased from 5.2% to 6.4% This most likely is due to the elimination of Christmas jobs.
Courtesy of The Austin Chamber of Commerce And courtesy in part of http://www.dallasfed.org/data/topic.html My sister, who works for HUD in Atlanta, sent me an email this morning asking me to pass a message along that there is a website claiming to be HUD owned, but it is a scam. If you see this website be aware that it is not affiliated with HUD in any way. The link below will take you to the fake website.
In a previous article I mentioned that Austin’s annual It’s My Park Day was to take place on Saturday March 7th in various parks and open spaces throughout Austin, TX. I volunteered at the Zilker Botanical Gardens for several hours, and left with larger muscles. My group was responsible for removing tree branches that had been cut earlier in the morning, weeding and removing old leaves from the Japanese Garden area. After the aggressive budget cuts that the Austin Parks Foundation has had to contend with, they needed our help more than I realized, a lot of the day to day maintenance is performed by volunteers and they do need more. See you next year, but if you would like to volunteer here or at other locations click here for the calendar.
The SXSW (South X Southwest) Film Music & Interactive Festival has been an Austin tradition for the last 22 years which grows in popularity and quality every year. You can enjoy some of best and most innovative music and movies available, or enjoy the Interactive Panel if you happen to be technology buff. Registration is open so click the link below to get started. Here are the details.
On March 7th 2009, thousands of volunteers will work to clean and maintain Austin’s beautiful parks and trails. This is an annual event that gives Austin’s citizens the chance to get outside and get dirty. There 56 projects to choose from but act early to claim your spot as the best projects tend to fill up quickly. Volunteers usually get a goodie bag including a tee shirt as a thank you.
Click the link below to view the list and sign up. www.austinparks.org/itsmypark.html
The UDSA Loan, as it is referred to, is 100% loan program that can only be used in areas that have been determined to be rural according to the population density. There is no limit on how much the seller can contribute to the buyer, no PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance), you can do a 2/1 buydown if you would like. Income and property limits do apply. Click here for more information.
The East Austin Studio Tour is an open house for participating art galleries located east of IH 35 in Austin, TX. This free event gives you the opportunity to view the work of some of Austin’s finest artists with pieces ranging from paintings to jewelry.
I have inserted a link to the official booklet, but if you find one around town be sure to pick it up. If you happen to see me be sure to say Hi!
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department will hold it’s Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail. Admission is free, but you could bring a couple of non-perishable food items as a donation to the Capital Area Food Bank. |
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