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Camaraderie and unity between the employees are what makes a company successful and resilient. To achieve such success, communication should always be open through improved environment and spatial office space design. Here are some cultural office trends to anticipate in the coming New Year. Bond between colleagues will strengthen when they work together outside the company. […]

There has been a huge redevelopment plan for Austin’s Waterloo Park. The purpose behind the project is to save lives from flood. The Waller Creek Tunnel will shoot floodwater into Lady Bird Lake. There were hopes that it could become Austin’s own version of San Antonio River Walk. Unfortunately, this did not work as planned

An increase of 15% housing allowance for all soldiers will be implemented starting January 1, 2014. This privilege, however, will cause landlords to raise their rent cost between their military tenants.  Real estate expert suggests that the reason for this increase is the scarcity of vacant housing. Newly developed and renovated buildings and houses outside

Leasing office space is one the major decisions that a company has to ever make. However, armed with little or no knowledge at all, office tenants commit mistakes. Here are five common leasing mistakes often made in search for the right commercial property to lease. 1.  Inadequate Preparation Some tenants go searching for a space

Whether you’re settled in your current office setup or looking for a new space to lease, there are office space design trends to consider nowadays. The trends go beyond aesthetic, but also factors in productivity, practical functions and savings. Here are some office design trends to consider. 1.  Open Workspaces The usual cubicles with high

A new and improved master plan for Austin town center’s design and development was confirmed. From 2003 there had been different ideas generated already and after 10 years, things have changed and should be reaffirmed accordingly. Winter and Company hold the master plan and is ready to present something to be envisioning by both the

Want to see what Downtown Austin looks like at night? From downtown Austin office buildings to the State Capital to pedestrian and vehicle traffic this video entitled “Sleepwalking Austin” gives kind of an eerie, slow motion look at how Austin looks at night. Amazingly UT aerospace engineering student, Andrew Takano created this video on a

The proposed passenger rail running from San Antonio to Georgetown line was pushed to lay the work for the city’s financial contribution. Unfortunately, it was halted shortly before it was even funded. This project was still a valuable vote of confidence for the passenger rail line. The expressed project has started as Austin City speeds

Yes, we cannot resist talking about Willie Nelson’s nine-hole golf course property that is located in the hill-country side, which is currently for sale for $3M dollars! The golf course is a 75-acre of land that has been on sale in the market since summer this year.   Laura Gottesman, broker, offers the property with its

It is the most awaited event throughout the year! It is the 2014 Platinum of Top 50 Austin awards this week. Now, let us see who made it to the special awards! The program is actually supported by different real estate firms. The awardees are agents who had special achievements in education, sales, civic leadership