All Blog Entries by Tammy Bazar

Solar Window Screens on Your House?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 10:27am. 120 Views, 0 Comments.

Solar screens seem so beneficial in our hot Austin, Texas summers to keep some of the extreme heat out and the cool air in.  But, the decision of whether or not to put them on your house has several pro’s and con’s.  Some homeowners won’t put them on because the dark grey screens seem to change the street appeal of the house entirely.  They can make the house look dark, eerie and unwelcoming.  They cover the entire window, rather than just the lower half.  And, they will substantially darken an entire room by diffusing the sun light.  So, it may make the inside of the house seem unwelcoming also.  On the plus side, they claim to keep the house 10 to 15 degrees cooler and block the sun’s heat and glare.  The cost to have a company make the screens and put…

ORGANIC PIZZARIA! | Round Rock, TX

Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 10:23am. 96 Views, 0 Comments.

Round Rock has recently added Promise Pizza to its list of great places to eat.  It is a pizza made with all organic and natural ingredients.  They even have special cheese products made of Daiya, a 100% plant-based cheese for folks who don’t want dairy.  They also deliver their pizzas in eco friendly cars!

RE/MAX Agents Donate to Children's Miracle Network

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 12:55pm. 34 Views, 0 Comments.

When you buy or sell a house with a participating RE/MAX Realtor you will be contributing to the Children’s Miracle Network supported hospital in your area.  RE/MAX agents have contributed over $93 million since they joined with CMN in 1992.  In 2008, RE/MAX donated approximately $8 million to CMN internationally.

Buying or selling real estate in Austin, Texas?  The experts at Tim Kress & Associates will give you the best service and also make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network in your name to celebrate your purchase or sale.

City of Pflugerville giving Free Trees

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 12:59pm. 93 Views, 0 Comments.

The City of Pflugerville’s council recently approved a new free tree program.  It is a 13 year long effort to improve the city’s beauty.  The city’s forestry department plans to offer 800 free trees the first year to Pflugerville residents with yards large enough to support them.  Notices will begin appearing on resident’s doors.  The first targeted neighborhoods will include Mountain Creek and Bohls Place.

Williamson County Park update

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 12:55pm. 90 Views, 0 Comments.

The Southwest Regional Park in Williamson County is on county road 175 just north of Chandler Road (1431).  It has been open for a few years and has added new features from time to time.  By the summer of 2010 Williamson County will add a $1.7 million water play area complete with restrooms, a large sheltered picnic area and additional parking.  Sounds like fun!!

Interesting facts about Round Rock Texas

Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 1:51pm. 122 Views, 0 Comments.

Interesting facts about Round Rock, TX According to the City of Round Rock, 2005 – 2007 Census data-set, and the Texas Workforce Commission Labor market and Career Information Department: The population of Round Rock is estimated to be 97,212 in 2009 and hovering somewhere around 101,000 in 2010. The median household income is estimated to be $67,492. The average property tax rates in 2008-2009 are 36.522 cents per $100 of assessed value. The city limits include 34.32 square miles with 89.06 acres annexed in 2009. There are approximately 53,644 people employed in Round Rock. The unemployment rate is 5.6% Approximately 89.3% of the Round Rock population has a high school diploma. Approximately 35.6% of the Round Rock population are college graduates.…

Interesting Facts about Pflugerville Texas

Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 1:47pm. 159 Views, 0 Comments.

Interesting Facts about Pflugerville, Texas According to the City of Pflugerville, 2005 – 2007 Census data-set, and the Texas Workforce Commission Labor Market and Career Information Department: The 2009 estimated population of Pflugerville, Texas is 49,212. The projected 2010 population is over 56,000. The City of Pflugerville encompasses 21.59 square miles, including 10 acres annexed in 2009. The City of Pflugerville has collected approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes from October 2008-July 2009. There are approximately 20,009 people employed in Pflugerville. The unemployment rate is about 5.7%. The median household income is approximately $82,338.  (WOW!) The average property tax rate for 2008-2009 is 61.4 cents per $100 of assessed…

Leander TX | New Leander Company to Employ about 4000 People by 2016

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 at 2:44pm. 174 Views, 0 Comments.

Austin-based Valence Technology, Inc. recently purchased about 131 acres of land in Leander just north of Old 2243 west of 183.  The 1.9 million sq.ft. manufacturing facility should be completed in 2012 and should employ about 4000 people by 2016.  Valance makes energy storing products (aka batteries) for many products, such as the Segway, E-Z Go golf carts, double decker buses, and the Brammo EV bike.  The average pay and benefit package for employees of Valance is $45,000 - $50,000 a year.  It should be a big boost to Leander’s economy.

Leander Texas | Leander to get new skate park

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 at 2:40pm. 335 Views, 0 Comments.

Leander’s city council recently approved the construction of a new skate park.  It will be located in the Benbrook Ranch neighborhood which is north of 2243 just off Bagdad Road.  It will be located on Halsey Drive.  Once the contract is awarded construction should be completed in 120 days.

FREE Home Engery Impovement from Austin Energy!

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 at 2:31pm. 122 Views, 0 Comments.

Austin Energy currently provides free home energy improvements to make homes more energy efficient by protecting from the elements of wind, rain, sunlight, and hot and cold weather.  According to Austin Energy: “Weatherization measures include in part: sealing air leaks, installing insulation, replacing, repairing or retrofitting outdated air and cooling equipment, water heaters, and refrigerators and installing energy efficient doors and windows.”