about austin texas: Emergency Economic Stimulus Plan For Homeowners - Take Action NOW! - 11/21/08 11:49 AM
Speaking not only as a long time REALTOR in Austin, Texas, but a homeowner, business owner, and concerned citizen, the $700 billion bailout plan intended to shore up the nation's lenders was a "necessary evil." I was politically opposed to the plan initially, but like a lot of others couldn't see … (1 comments)
about austin texas: Benefits Of Relocating To Austin Texas - 11/05/08 12:05 PM
Accolades continue from a variety of sources for the Austin, Texas metro area, as to the potential for job-seekers, opportunists, and those simply seeking a better way of life/standard of living.
* Forbes magazine named Austin the 3rd city on a list of "recession-proof" cities due to its strong housing market, low … (0 comments)
about austin texas: Austin Texas Real Estate - Investment Opportunity - 11/05/08 11:29 AM
Eldon Rude of Austin MetroStudy gave his third quarter report, "Housing Update and Economic Outlook," last week, and I thought I would share some notes. In general, we have some ongoing challenges in our local market, but there are a number of factors that set us apart from more troubled parts … (1 comments)
about austin texas: Austin Property Tax Rate Among Lowest in Texas - 10/27/08 11:01 AM
For the 2008-09 fiscal year, Austin, Texas, property tax rate remains lower than other major cities across the state at $0.4012 per $100 property valuation. For the average homeowner, this means a tax bill of approximately $988 a year.
The 2008-09 fiscal year tax rate of $0.4012 per $100 of property valuation … (0 comments)
about austin texas: What Happens if My Builder Goes Bankrupt? - 09/25/08 11:46 AM
In today's troubled real estate market across the nation, this is a question many of your buyers may have already asked you. If so, did you give them the right advice? This was the question posed to Mr. Don R. Hancock, a lawyer with over 35 years real estate law experience … (3 comments)
Austin economy ranks 4th on Milken/Greenstreet list
Even in a tougher economy Austin is still outperforming many other areas of the country in job creation and other economic markers.
The Austin-Round Rock region ranks 4th among the country's largest metropolitan areas … (0 comments)
about austin texas: Green Building - Big and Getting Bigger - 09/12/08 01:40 PM
It's a reality we all have to come to terms with: Neither oil nor natural gas prices are likely to come down any time soon. World demand for oil isn't abating (read China and India). Hurricane Katrina fallout is plaguing the pumps, and as I write this Hurricane Ike is chewing … (4 comments)
about austin texas: Austin, Texas: Energy Audit BEFORE You Sell Your Home?? - 08/27/08 03:17 PM
Commissioned by the Austin City Council, and with the blessing of Mayor Will Winn, Austin's Energy Efficiency Upgrades Task Force is finishing discussions for the basis of a possible ordinance with the ability to adversely affect the city's real estate market, and increase housing prices. The ordinance concerns energy audits to … (5 comments)
about austin texas: Austin Real Estate - A Perspective - 08/25/08 03:33 PM
Below is a recent article in the Austin Business Journal, a well respected newspaper in Austin, Texas.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Economist: Austin will recover faster than the rest of the U.S. - by Jean KwonABJ Staff
"In the coming year Austin will outperform the rest of the country in job … (2 comments)
The Austin Board of REALTORS® has just released the latest sales figures for July 2008 and Austin-area home prices continue their upward trend, according to the latest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report. The median price for single family homes reached a record high for July, up … (0 comments)
about austin texas: TEXAS BOOM DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN: 2005-2030 - 06/05/08 03:01 PM
"The Lone Star State is being "discovered" by the rest of the country because of its affordable housing, lower cost of living and cost of business, greater employment opportunities and appealing lifestyle. Events and circumstances point toward a Texas-sized boom between 2005 and 2030. The state's population and economy as … (3 comments)
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Speaking not only as a long time REALTOR in Austin, Texas, but a homeowner, business owner, and concerned citizen, the $700 billion bailout plan intended to shore up the nation's lenders was a "necessary evil." I was politically opposed to the plan initially, but like a lot of others couldn't see … (1 comments)
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