The Austin real estate market experienced changes during 2008. For the most part, there was a significant decrease in the number of homes sold in Austin, however, prices for single-family homes actually increased by under 1%. With a large government presence and a fairly diversified corporate mix in Austin, the unemployment rate has stayed low relative to the State of Texas…
When our marketing consultant asked us to create a Facebook page, I thought she was nuts. How in the heck did I have time to log into Facebook and keep it updated?! Not to mention my apprehension about how a Facebook page would bring Full Moon Design group business. But, after a short “UGH” I proceeded to create one ……
Holiday cards can be one of the easiest holiday chores to ignore. They truly are painstaking. Keeping track of all the people that you are sending cards, making sure that you have the right address for them, making sure that you have enough cards (including some extras for people that you may have accidentally forgot), and then sitting down and signing…
Austin real estate continues to defy the odds as we near the end of 2008. While the number of homes sold is down 23% for the year, median single-family home prices are still up 1.1% for the year. The depressed national economy has clearly caused the slow down in home sales volume in Austin, but it is amazing that Austin…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON D.C., November 20, 2008 — Full Moon Design Group, Inc. has been selected for the 2008 Best of West Lake Hills Award in the Graphic Arts category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that…
The lighting of the Zilker Tree will take place in Zilker Park. The Zilker Tree Stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored, 25 watt bulbs, totaling 3,309 lights. At the top of the tree, a double star measures 10 feet from point to point. The double star displays 150 frosted bulbs. This unique…
Blogging. It has become extremely popular lately, and why not – it gives people an opportunity to share their thoughts and expertise with the world. It gives people the ability to have their words show up in print for anyone to read. That’s pretty cool for the average person. However – with companies – blogging is even cooler. It not…
Marketing tips may not seem like that important of a blog when you have the election and the economy to talk about; however it is because of the impending election and the current state of the economy that marketing is a very important topic of discussion. With no one feeling too certain about the future, it is time to take…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN, TEXAS, October 20, 2008 – Full Moon Design Group, an Austin-based marketing communications and design firm, today announces the completion and release of the book, The Smile Never Fades: Caring and Sharing by Bill Bastas. Proceeds from this wonderful collection of memories go to helping breast cancer survivors. Full Moon Design Group is proud to be…
I’m pleased to announce that I have released my newest Austin real estate market report for September 2008. While home prices in Austin are up 1.5% for the year, the number of homes sold is down 22% and withdrawals are up 34%. Homeowners seem to be taking their Austin homes off the market rather than taking less. The good news…
