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Georgetown ranks #2 in CNN's "100 Best Places to Live and Launch"

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Real Estate Agent with The Luedecke Group

Once again, Georgetown has made the headlines!

This time we're #2 on Money.CNN.com's list of "100 Best Places to Live and Launch". What does that mean? It means we're a great place, not only to live, but to start a business.

It touts a business-friendly tax structure, entrepreneurial camaraderie, low utility prices, and scenic spaces as reasons that Georgetown tops the list.

For its cons, it advertises higher housing costs. Here's my take on it:

Although there are areas in Georgetown that have high-priced homes, there are still plenty of available and affordable homes (under $150k). According to the Williamson County Assoc. of Realtors, in 2007, The average home price in Georgetown East was $136,200 and $218,000 in Georgetown West. With those statistics, and knowing the local housing market, I think this article overstates that Georgetown's current housing cost is high. But if that's the worst they can come up with, I think that's pretty great.

Way to go Georgetown!

For the full CNN article, click here.

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Anita Rich
The Rich Group at Compass - Sherman Oaks, CA

With affordable homes under $150K, good response to knew business and the general History of Georgetown, who wouldn't want to live here. Thank you for taking the time to blog about our greatest cities.

~AnitaRich.

Mar 31, 2008 02:33 PM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Kimberly:

Very good post. I love Georgetown. We like to go to downtown and shop and eat.

Mar 31, 2008 02:39 PM
Kimberly Olson
The Luedecke Group - Georgetown, TX
Thanks, I have to say I love bragging blogging about Georgetown. It really is as nice as everyone says!
Mar 31, 2008 02:39 PM
John Powers
NAI Black Commercial Real Estate Services, Worldwide. - Spokane, WA

Homes under 150K sounds great. Prices in Washington right now are ridiculous especially in the Seattle area.

Mar 31, 2008 02:41 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS
Great post Kimberly.  Georgetown is a nice place!
Mar 31, 2008 04:20 PM