I got to thinking. Lots of people think about digging a hole (maybe?). I have property where a guy could build a hole. And sure about 16 inches down it becomes partially cemented caliche. But only partially. I own a San Angelo bar. And I don't think I will hit a big layer of solid limestone. I saw them dig a septic ta k, and it never had a big problem. So not only could I dig a hole, but that hole could be dug.
Picked a spot.
Started digging. Off with the grass.. Old scrap cedar 2x of the approximate size for frame of reference. Once I'm down a ways the goal is to be 2.5x4 ft clear with sets made from 4x6s. Or maybe steel panels. It sure yet. I figure I've got plenty of back breaking labor before I have to decide.
My helper. I told him I was going to dig a hole. He's in. One day he will inherit my hole. Our hole.
Only got about 2 hours of labor in the hole. Hoping to go back out soon and get it all squared up and dug to the harder layer. Then it will be time for my cheap electric jackhammer.
No, but a state that does not allow abortion in cases of rape is off the table when selecting colleges. Sexual assault happens, particularly to young women on campus. Certainly as important a factor to my family as percent in on campus housing, Div I sports, or winter weather.
I could see how it might hurt property rich school districts. But really, the fix is the Leg to account for having to pay teachers more in higher COL areas when it does its Robinhood calculations. I sort of this of the increased homesteaf exemption as as close as a progressive tax adjustment ad we will get from this states GOP.
Go to realtor.com or your favorite local website and cruise for similar houses in your neighborhood. Shouldn't take more than 5 mins to verify general accuracy of countu appraisal.
You are 3 years too late. Just kidding. Sort of. Soccer is a good one. Sometimes there are mini (6 week) basketball seasons in the winter to try something knew. Softball is an option, too. Some teams get into elaborate chants and stuff. I could see girls really enjoying that.
You'll find out soon if she is okay with contact. If not, then tennis. If she okay with contact, then there are more team sport options. Women's lacrosse looks fun as heck.
YIMBY solution: rewrite zoning. Allow for smaller lots, lot subdivision, reduce setbacks, and duplex/fourplex by right. You can either crash demand (not likely) or ramp up supply.
NW Austin: 414k to 694k.
And honestly I see a nicer updated version of my home (same approx size) listed at 800k. So yeah... if I put a sign up that said FSBO $700k, I might get that. It was under 200k in 2014, and 330k in 2018.
My kids are 6+ years away, but in the back of my head I know that there is real chance my wife and I retire to where one of the kids end up, to help with grand kids and explore a bit. So I kind of hope they end up in Colorado or whatever and not RGV or Denton. But also: I don't see (unless they program) how my kids will settle in Austin. How could they afford a house?
Question as a land owner. Have < 100 ac. Mix of fields, mesquite, oak mottes, and creek bottom. If (when?) a fire came through, do I lose all my nice trees? The oaks, pecans, elms, etc?