http://www.escapesomewhere.com/blogim/mls-map.JPG

The areas in green are the mls areas of Austin that appreciated over 10 percent over the last year. Its pretty easy to see a pattern. The areas close to downtown Austin are mostly green. The areas farther out are mostly not green. When you consider buying a home in Austin this is a good thing to keep in mind.

Ki lives and works in Austin. He runs a site about Austin real estate which provides information for prospective home buyers such as a search for Austin Homes along with a Austin real estate blog.