Austin Area Causes
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Don’t Miss Horizon Realty’s Annual Donation Drive! October 1st Through November 15th, 2018
It’s hard to believe that Christmas 2018 is right around the corner but the good news is that with the holiday season also comes the ability for us to do good and give back to the community. One opportunity that we all have to give back to the local community is Horizon Realty’s Annual donation drive. About the Donation Drive This year’s donation drive is going to be more important than ever before because there are more people who need help in the ATX area than in years past. Some of the things that need for the donation drive include: School supplies Bath and kitchen towels Clothes Baby furniture Car…
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Make It A Safe Holiday Season
In early September, I started the Austin Police Department’s Citizen’s Academy. My hopes were to learn a bit more about the folks that look after us every day and perhaps a bit more about my father; who spent his career in law enforcement. With only four classes left, I can honestly say we are so very lucky to live in Central Texas where we have such an amazing group of first responders. Because the holiday season tends to bring an uptick in package theft and home burglaries, I want to offer a few tips shared by professionals through our weekly classes at APD. Go meet your neighbors! Specifically those directly…
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The Creative Fund Presents “An Athenian Night”
The Creative Fund will be invading the American Legion in central Austin for “A Night Fit For Dionysius” and we’ll be there as one of the lead sponsors. Will you join us? The Creative Fund was launched in 2011 with the sole mission to raise funds to offset rising rents for performance artists right here in Austin. Please join us March 4th and help us keep the artistic scene as vibrant as ever! Oh, and the first two that email me direct will get a pair of free tickets! Learn more about The Creative Fund and their signature event “An Athenian Night” night here!
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Vote Yes For Prop 1!
Vote YES Prop 1 “Proposition 1 does four things. First, it lowers property taxes by increasing the homestead exemption from $15,000 to $25,000. Second, it ensures senior Texans and disabled Texans get as much tax relief as possible. Third, it prohibits local governments from repealing or reducing any homestead exemption that may exist. And finally, it ensures real estate transactions will never be subject to a tax.” Learn more on Prop 1 here and don’t forget get out and vote!!! Head to the polls November 3rd or vote early from October 19-30th!
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Holiday Scavenger Hunt For Austin Pets Alive!
Here at Real Estate In ATX, we are proud to support several local charities in town and this year, we’d like to launch a scavenger hunt with your help. My office, Horizon Realty, has adopted Austin Pet’s Alive as our charity for 2014-2015 and we’re kicking it off with a charity drive. Austin Pets Alive has a mission to promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals. This link will take you to their holiday wish list. Would you mind looking it over and letting me know if you have any items you’re willing to part with? A member of our…