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austin texas: Austin Earns Yet Another Honor - "Top City For a Fresh Start" - 05/22/09 07:45 PM

Relocation.com released an interesting new list a couple of days ago, naming Austin, Texas #1 on its list of "Top Cities for a Fresh Start". This is an interesting study, and one which seems particularly apt considering the rough economic factors facing many parts of the country. The data includes some … (6 comments)

austin texas: Austin Named "America's Best Bargain City" by Forbes.com - 05/20/09 09:28 PM

Austin has been honored on yet another national list this week, having been named the #1 city on Forbes' latest list of "Best Bargain Cities".
I took a close look at the data they used in calculating the top rankings. As always, they analyzed the 50 largest U.S. metro statistical areas … (25 comments)

austin texas: Austin was the Second-Fastest Growing City in the U.S. for 2007-2008 - 04/15/09 01:49 PM

According to a U.S. Census Bureau report that was released in March, Austin is the second fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States, ranking behind only Raleigh, NC in terms of percentage growth.
Austin grew by 3.8% during the period from mid-2007 to mid-2008, hitting a population of around 1.7 … (9 comments)

austin texas: Austin could experience short-term housing shortage and higher prices! - 03/09/09 02:43 PM

Angelos Angelou is one of the foremost economists in central Texas, and he is predicting that the Austin area could end up with a housing shortage over the next couple of years. Builders slowed down their production levels so much that they may have overcorrected, and this could lead to higher … (9 comments)

austin texas: Austin Named #7 on "Hottest Markets for 2009" List - 03/04/09 10:52 PM

I was excited to see that Austin was named #7 on HousingPredictor.com's latest list: "Hottest Buyers Markets in 2009". Housing Predictor provides independent real estate forecasts.

Austin seems to be on this type of list perenially, but I know that this month is my best income month (and my busiest) … (10 comments)

austin texas: My Son Finished Marathon Kids Today! (Video included) - 02/21/09 09:20 PM

I wrote about Marathon Kids last year, which is a cool fitness program wherein kids commit to finish an entire marathon over a few months' time. In our case, until the beginning of the month, we thought we had more time to complete this task. I could have sworn that the final … (21 comments)

austin texas: Austin Named #2 on "Healthiest Housing Markets" List for 2009 - Texas Sweeps the Top FIVE Spots! - 02/21/09 08:18 PM

BuilderOnline.com, which is the website for Builder Magazine, published a list this week of the healthiest housing markets around the country. Not surprisingly, Austin fared well on the list. What I DID find surprising was the fact that Texas has the entire top five.
To compile the list, they analyzed the … (10 comments)

austin texas: Austin Named #2 "Family-Friendly" City in the U.S. by Forbes.com - 02/20/09 11:57 PM

In a Top Ten list released today by Forbes.com, Austin, Texas was named the #2 most family-friendly city in the United States! Having lived in this area since 1988, and as a father of three now, I can attest to this fact. I often tell my clients who are relocating that … (14 comments)

austin texas: ActiveRain International Dinner in Austin, Texas! (Okay, so maybe that sounds a bit dramatic). - 01/21/09 10:27 PM

I decided to go with an eye-catching headline here for my post about my first dinner with an ActiveRain friend who is from another country. Another COUNTRY, I say!
But which country is it, Jason?
Well, it's Canada, of course!
Liz Moras and I had a chance to meet VERY … (46 comments)

austin texas: Austin Home Buying - A Few Tips to Consider when Checking Neighborhoods - 10/19/08 11:06 PM

I had to run some errands earlier this evening and I went by to see a friend of mine briefly. He lives in a neighborhood that inspired this post, truth be known. When you are looking to buy a home, there are a few items which may not come to mind … (3 comments)

austin texas: First-Time Home Buyers - New Tax Credit Explained - Austin, Texas - 09/27/08 12:24 PM

As you may have heard, on July 30th, 2008 President Bush signed into law the Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 in order to help stimulate the economy. Among other items in the bill, Congress created a new home buyer tax credit. The Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 … (9 comments)

austin texas: "Is Everyone in Austin this Friendly?" - 08/19/08 02:15 PM

I have worked with buyers relocating to Austin, Texas for almost 12 years now. Of course, I also work with sellers and local buyers, too. Many of the people that are coming from other states are quick to note how friendly everyone seems.
First, it starts at their hotel (or perhaps … (11 comments)

austin texas: ActiveRain Gathering in Austin, Texas - The Date is Set! You are cordially invited to join us... - 07/12/08 08:33 PM

I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago about the possibility of a gathering here in Austin in August. The response was even stronger than I had anticipated, so we will be getting together after all.
Please keep in mind that this is NOT limited to members in this part … (72 comments)

austin texas: Forbes Magazine Article Names Austin, Texas #3 on its "recession proof cities" list - 05/14/08 04:08 PM

Once again, Austin, Texas has made national news. Forbes.com has named Austin #3 on its new list of "Recession Proof" cities. The top two cities were Oklahoma City and San Antonio, TX.
The top 50 largest metro areas were ranked on a scale using three major factors, namely:
Unemployment … (14 comments)

austin texas: Adventures in the Grocery Store - A Real Estate Allegory - 05/05/08 12:29 AM

For me, there has always been something comforting about the grocery store. Maybe it's because my first paying job was as a sacker in the Minyard's store in Waxahachie, Texas. Maybe it's because my grandfather worked for H-E-B Grocery for 38 years until he retired in the early 1970's, not long … (65 comments)

austin texas: Golf Course Homes near Austin, Texas - One-Story Homes under $300,000 - 05/03/08 09:15 PM

The Austin, Texas area is home to a myriad of both private and public, "daily fee" golf courses. One of our more common request from those looking to retire to Austin is to find something reasonably priced backing to a golf course. With that in mind, I gathered a few current … (2 comments)

austin texas: Our night at the opera! - 04/19/08 05:09 PM

Last night, I went to the newly opened Long Center with my wife, son, and mother-in-law to see Bizet's "Carmen". I remember distinctly that when I was a kid, I never enjoyed the opera quite as much because I had no idea what they were actually saying during the songs, even … (17 comments)

austin texas: Austin Texas Live Music - Look No Further! - 03/21/08 11:02 AM

Austin Texas is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World", and it seems to be well-deserving of this title. With Sixth Street, the South by Southwest Music Festival, and the popular "Austin City Limits" TV show, our town is definitely at the forefront of the live music scene nationally.
Because … (15 comments)

austin texas: Crazy Weather in Austin This Week! - 02/26/08 11:27 PM

There is an old saying in our state, "If you don't like the weather in Texas, wait five minutes - it'll change!". This is sometimes completely true, and never more so than this week so far.
Yesterday, my mom was in town, so we took the kids out shopping and to … (7 comments)

austin texas: Austin Children's Museum - Fun for the Whole Family! - 02/22/08 10:49 PM

The Austin Children's Museum in downtown Austin serves as a great outing for the entire family. My wife and I have had a membership there previously, and it is well worth the money. With a recent influx of funds, the museum has completely revamped many of the learning areas, and our … (22 comments)

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