Romeo Manzanilla's (suncitytx) Blog

Much like the successful Cash for Clunkers campaign that spurred automotive sales, the $8000 federal tax credit has pulled buyers off the fence and given them an incentive to purchase a home. This is good news not only for buyers, but for sellers. Typically after the summer months, you see a shar...

Entrepreneur magazine's August issue ranks Austin the tenth-best start-up city in America. The magazine's look at new business-friendly cities addresses issues such as government incentives, population growth, affordability of commercial rents, and openness to new ideas. Entrepreneur calls Austin...

More good news for the Austin area. Residential foreclosures for the Aug. 4 auction are at a five-month low in Central Texas, reflecting a trend in other parts of Texas, according to data from Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. "The tide may have changed," said George Roddy Sr., president of Forecl...

     After moving past Columbus, Ohio, to become the 15th-largest city in the nation, Austin continues to grow despite the economic downturn. Austin city demographer Ryan Robinson expects Travis County to add more than 30,000 people this year, including births. New residents keep the local econom...