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Austin is listed as a Recession-Proof City by Forbes.com

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Real Estate Agent with The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate)

Austin has been named again among one of the best cities in the USA, this time by Forbes.com and their analysis of the most recession-proof cities in the country. In their research, Forbes analyzed the 50th largest metro areas in the United States and looked at many statistical areas such as unemployment data, job growth not related to farming activities, average home prices and they also focused on a 2007 report: "U.S. Metro Economies: The Mortgage Crisis" which was funded by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

The top three cities in their findings included Oklahoma City, San Antonio and Austin.  The list was rounded out by Houston, Dallas, Charlotte, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Jose and Seattle.  Forbes also added that the Texas cities within the list also have benefitted from historically lower home prices, land availability and a more loose approach to zoning.  Further, the Texas cities mostly all boast falling unemployment rates as well.

It is for these reasons and many others that Central Texas is one of the fastest growing areas in the country.  If you have relatives, friends or co-workers coming to our area, please give us a call with their contact information so that we can offer them "World Class Service with a Home Town Feel!"

This information is brought to you as a public service of the The HBH Group Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty. You may learn more about us at our websites located at: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/ and http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/ or contact our offices at (512) 439-3772 or toll-free at (877) 268-1877. We teach a monthly real estate investment seminar in the Greater Austin area and YOU ARE INVITED to this FREE event. Simply call our offices to reserve you seats! Also ask about the investors club that we are forming in the North Austin markets currently - We would love to have you participate!

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How to price to sell and still make a profit Understanding the buyer Increasing your home's appeal
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The HBH Group/HBH Property Management
Keller Williams Realty
101 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Suite 190
Roundrock, TX 78664

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Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Steve, with a strong economy from UT and the state government, and the beautiful natural surroundings Austin is definitely on the top of many people's lists for great places to be.

May 26, 2008 05:15 AM