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<title>5 Reasons to Move to the Austin Area</title>
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<description> Since 2008, Austin has been steadily growing, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon. This growth has paved the way to opportunities for all kinds of people- students, art aficionados, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and home investors. Excitement is tangible with what the capital has ... </description>
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<title>We&#039;ve Broken Ground!</title>
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<description>Did you know that Bigelow Homes broke ground on our 9th Home for Hope last Monday? We are not just passionate about building homes, we are also dedicated to giving back to help fight global poverty. Along with our trade partners, we are delighted that we are able to make ... </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>Tips for Downsizing | Empty Nesters</title>
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<description>Have you suddenly found yourself with too many empty rooms? Are you dreading those stairs more and more every day? Is keeping up with yard work wearing you down? If so, it may be time to consider downsizing your home. We&apos;ve pulled together a few tips to help you get ... </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>Quick Guide: Saving for a New Home</title>
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<description>Are you thinking about purchasing a new home but not sure if you&apos;ll be able to afford the down payment? We&apos;ve got some quick tips to help you start saving now! Check both your own and your partner&apos;s credit score. Apps like Credit Karma make this easy and give you ... </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>5 Ways Renting Affects Your Quality of Life</title>
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<description>#1. Dirt and Germs. While most apartments do their best to clean between tenants, there are always those cracks and crevices you just cant get the grime from previous tenants out of. Many complexes also have carpet in one or more rooms which is capable of harboring mold, allergens, and ... </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>Community By Design</title>
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<description>As Seen In Woman&apos;s Day, Redbook, and Good Housekeeping { AUSTIN HOMES &amp; LIFESTYLES } Click image to download PDF Community By Design Home extends beyond four walls and a roof. Home is the community within which you live, work, and play. Your community should be as welcoming and comfortable ... </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>New builder at Plum Creek in Kyle</title>
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<description>Bigelow Homes enters market in second phase of Kyle&apos;s Plum Creek Bigelow Homes said it would build homes in Plum Creek, the Kyle mixed-use development that is expanding into a second phase. Chicago-based Bigelow said it would offer 10 floor plans starting this fall, ranging from 1,100 to 3,000 square ... </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>Bigelow Homes building in Kyle&#039;s Plum Creek</title>
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<description>Austin Business Journal August 9, 2010 Chicago-based Bigelow Homes will begin building homes in Kyle&apos;s mixed-use, master-planned Plum Creek community this fall. The 2,200-acre community near the intersection of Fairway and FM 2770 was founded by Plum Creek Development Partners in 1997, and currently houses about 1,500 homes. Plans to ... </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>San Marcos Ranks in Top 10 of Best Places to Raise Your Kids</title>
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<description>San Marcos Ranks in Top 10 of &apos;Best Places to Raise Your Kids&apos; in the United States San Marcos, TX, November 19, 2009 – BusinessWeek today released their annual ranking of the best places to raise your kids in the United States, and not only did San Marcos make the ... </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>Bigelow Homes Coordinates $1.4 Million in Donations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>Awarded Builder of the Year</title>
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<description>Doing good by doing right Builder of the Year Special Report – A PB Staff Report, from Professional Builder Magazine Chicago&apos;s Bigelow Homes sets a benchmark for builders who aspire to (profitably) better the lives of the people who buy their homes. It would be rare to find a home ... </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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<title>Pioneer in Green Home Building Comes to San Marcos</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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