Sunday Speedlinks 8-5-07
Finally a weekend with sunny days and clear skies! I’ll make this quick so we can all get back to the park/pool:
- For those wondering about the future of The Pier (the Lake Austin restaurant/bar across from Emma Long Park), the Austinist covers some recent news: The Pier on Lake Austin, Part Two (er, Three)
- On new developments - from the Statesman: “A Canadian-based developer plans a large mixed-use project in southeastern Travis County that will have homes, schools, shops and offices when completed in the next 20 years.” - Big mixed-use project set for southeastern Travis
- On highest-end real estate, from the Chicago Tribune via the Statesman: The top of the real estate keeps getting higher
- For the rest of us who purchase homes with mortgage loans, Michael Cook of Bloodhound blog has some tips - Can I Still Get a Mortgage in Today’s Lending Markets? With Cold Hard Cash and Great Credit, Certainly; Otherwise…
- In green materials - Ecofabulous discusses the advantages of Bamboo Bamboo-zled
- Finally, check out this amazing home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright student John Lautner, being sold by some celebrities to some other celebrities… Cox and Arquette Sell Trophy Malibu Home to Dodgers Owner McCourt for 33.5 Million. Here are some photos of the home on Curbed-LA: Exterior: Segel House Exterior and Interior: Segel House Interiors
Now get back outside and enjoy the weather.


