Kristy Owen's (kristyowen) Blog

Hope that everyone had a Jolly Holiday and is gearing up for the New Year. For those of you that read my blog you know that I love a list and it is not just on my blog, I like them in my everyday life too. Now is a time where we are busy goal setting, setting resolutions, evaluating the year, and...

Merry Christmas! The Trans Siberian Orchestra is coming to Austin next week, December 28th at the Frank Erwin Center, I hear that it is absolutely amazing! For more information on the show in Austin visit www.uterwincenter.com or www.trans-siberian.com. I am curious have any of you seen the show...

For all of you who have waited to do your shopping until last minute this year here are a few ideas to make it all a little less stressful on you. I skimmed some of the lists that were published by other sources then just went ahead and decided that I would combine some of those ideas with what I...

A colleague of my recently blogged on the difference between a short sale and foreclosure because she finds that her clients are constantly asking her about the two. I thought that her explanation was short, concise, and well said, therefore I would like to share with you. From my colleague, Mary...

I have said it before but I will say it again I am so lucky to live and work in a city that I love so much, that makes it easy to sell homes! Evidentily I am not the only person that thinks Austin, Texas is one of the greatest places on Earth!  Here is a look back some of the Top Ten Lists that A...

I have been wanting to build a house for Habitat for Humanity for ages but it has been one of those things that I just never got around too. As luck would have it our company decided to do a workday in light of the holiday season. What an experience it was, to be honest I was not to excited when ...

Oh the end of a year well decade, time to look back. .. .The other night I found myself watching Barbara Walters' list of "The Most Fascinating People of 2009" and I have to say I was less then fascinated by most of the people and calling them the 10 Most Fascinating people of the year seemed lik...

Today I write blog number two in the series of "what I love about Austin." I write this as a Longhorn Alum none the less you do not have been a Longhorn to love Texas Football. As we are on the road to play for another National Championship, I felt that it was the right time to blog about my love...

It is the Holiday Season and I can not get enough! Austin is such a great city to get out and enjoy the holidays, even though Austin had forgone the Trail of Lights this year there is still so much to enjoy. Armadillo Christmas Bazaar December 11-24th Gingerbread WorkshopsDecember 4 -20th  The Nu...

I have decided to start blogging about all the things I love about Austin! There are so many things that make this city so great that perhaps it is a good idea to go into detail about what gets me excited about the city. Day One of "What I Love About Austin" is Dog Parks and how this city is very...