Dane Smith's Articles

How Will The US Economy Recover?
The US is currently dealing with the fallout from the mortgage crisis. The article looks at the current state of the US economy.
Exterior Renovations
Homeowners are increasingly looking at ways to increase their home's value. This article talks about how to do exterior renovations on your home.
Entertainment Around the University of Texas
The University of Texas is one of the largest colleges in the United States. This article describes the entertainment venues in the campus area.
Putting In A Flowerbed
Adding a flowerbed is a great inexpensive way to add some charm to your lawn. This article describes how to put in a flowerbed.
Bungalow House Styles
Bungalow houses was a style of homes built from 1920-1940. This article discusses some of the history and different styles of bungalow homes.
Credit Crunch: Light at the End of the Tunnel
The credit crunch has been gripping the country for the last several months. This article discusses the current situation with the credit crunch.
Home Improvement Tips : Bathroom Renovations
When remodeling a house one of the most important factors for getting a good price in the end is the bathroom. This article discusses how to remodel a bathroom.
Profiles in Green City Programs: Austin Texas
Several cities are taking progressive steps to becoming more environmentally friendly green cities. This article details some of the steps Austin is taking.
The University of Texas Campus Area of Austin
The University of Texas is one of the largest colleges in the United States. The article describes the neighborhoods and business around UT.
Health Insurance for Musicians? - An Innovative Austin Program
Health Insurance is a difficult issue for musicians since they are often working on relatively low wages. This article describes HAAM an innovative program in Austin that provides health insurance for local musicians.
Interest Rates and the Credit Crunch
This article looks at the current problems of the credit crunch in the US.
The Twin Menaces of Inflation
As the US moves into a recession the US is also looking at inflation in two different areas. The article talks about the looming risk of inflation in food and energy costs.
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
With the current interest in home improvement people are looking for ways to improve their homes at minimal cost. This article provides a quick tutorial on how to refinish hardwood floors in older homes.
Austin Neighborhood: North Loop
North Loop is a small neighborhood in central Austin. This article gives some information and history about the North Loop neighborhood.
Current Issues with the Global Economy
This article looks through the different issues facing the global economy.
Why Modern Housing Is On The Rise
Many modern homes and condos are going up left and right in Austin, with local design and build companies behind the new residences. It is hard to pinpoint exactly why modern design is becoming so popular, but several factors possibly play a role. One of the reasons Austin draws so many people to town is because at its heart, it is 'different'.
The Culture of South 1st Street in Austin
The article describes the unique culture of south 1st street in Austin Texas.
Synthesizer Fundamentals: Bells
This articles describes how to create a bell or xylophone-type instrument with a synthesizer.
Treasury Reorganization: Recession Response or Red Herring?
This article discusses the current reorganization that is occurring in the Treasury department.
The 30 Year Loan vs The 15 Year Loan
This article compares the 30 Year Loan vs the 15 Year Loan. We compare the monthly savings of the 30 Year Loan, and the investment potential of this saving, vs the overall lower cost of the 15 Year Loan.
Why in Today's Market a 30 Year Loan is King
In the past I used to tell people to look at different mortgage rates for different loan products and determine what was best for them. If they were planning on moving soon a 5 Year ARM might work. If they planned on staying on the house longer they might consider a 30 Year Loan.
Austin Profiles: East Austin
This article is about the fast-growing and creative community on the east side of Austin, Texas.
Why as a Listing Agent I Prefer to Work With Buyers with Buyers Agents
This article explains how buyer's agents help reduce the potential for misunderstandings between buyers and sellers and streamline real estate transactions.
Filmmaking in Austin
This article discusses the vibrant film scene in Austin, Texas.
Bear Stearns and the New Federal Reserve
This article discusses the recent Federal Reserve-backed takeover of investment bank Bear Stearns by its competitor JPMorgan Chase, emphasizing the changing role of US monetary policy in the market.

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Dane Smith's Articles