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This is Texas weather, right?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Austin Texas Homes, LLC 453249

I have to admit that the fall came on a bit quicker than usual this year.  In fact, we sometimes seem to skip fall altogether in this area.  I have lived in Texas my entire life (born and raised in Dallas, lived in Austin for 20+ years now), and I've seen years that transition from late summer to winter with nothing in between. 

For those of you who prefer using the word "autumn" instead of "fall", I applaud this, because it shows a romantic/poetic side.  In fact, maybe I should start trying to implement this into my everyday speech.  I bet I could get some of my friends to start saying it if I make a concerted effort.

Although it's late October, I am still surprised to see nighttime temperatures in the 40's.  Yes, the FORTIES!  This is Texas! 

I was on Twitter for an hour or so last night, and I saw something that I have never in my life seen before: one of my friends was complaining about Austin being too cold!

I have worked with clients from all over the country, and we've lost potential home buyers to other, cooler parts of the world in the past, but I haven't heard anyone discussing the fact that this area was too cold for them before now.  It made me wonder where she was from, but I didn't get a response to this question.  Perhaps the Mojave Desert? 

My wife made a funny comment about our cool weather last night, "Clearly, global warming is making things colder."  (Please refrain from commenting on the hidden politics of this off-the-cuff humorous statement.  I don't like debating my friends.)

I once wrote a post about the perceived negatives of purchasing in Austin, Texas:

"High Property Taxes, Heat, and Tornadoes, TOO? Why would I want to move to Austin, Texas?"

It was a hot summer, but I like when we get a real fall/autumn - every day seems like a day that I would like to play golf.  Even though I rarely play, it just sounds appealing when it's 72 and breezy. 

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Comments (30)

Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I have had conversations with people about GA... too hot, too cold... too whatever.  Of course, after 19 years I think it is pretty close to right. 

Oct 29, 2008 03:12 PM
Tony DeLuke
Markley Realty - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
ABR, GRI, SFR

Jason,

   I would gladly trade you Texas weather for Northeast Ohio weather!

 

Oct 29, 2008 03:15 PM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

It's so nice to read a post where the weather is the subject being complained about instead of the economy, the housing market, etc.  It's refreshingly normal, so let me chime in--it's been way too hot in LA, but if I can believe the weatherman, relief is on the way.

Oct 29, 2008 03:16 PM
Teresa K. Nelson
Compass - Woodinville, WA
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor

Jason, I'm not quite sure where Austin is...Texas I know - but the trees sure are pretty!  It's sunny here in Seattle, but that's a secret!  I'll take some more of that Global stuff....

Oct 29, 2008 03:25 PM
Scott Barr
Pacific Sotheby's international Realty - Newport Beach, CA
Realtor

Today was about 95 and sunny. The nights are getting cooler. Tonights low will be about 58. There is something to be said for living in the desert.

Oct 29, 2008 03:48 PM
Shannon Lefevre
John R. Wood Properties - Naples, FL
Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl

Hey Jas, as you know I did the DFW metroplex for awhile until I decided it was too cold for me there...then I went to the southernmost (west coast) city in the US I like...it still gets chilly here every once in awhile but it's still great! :)

Oct 29, 2008 03:57 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Enjoy your Fall coz we North Texas just got slammed with our winter just recently. It's COLD.

Oct 29, 2008 04:02 PM
Sharon Richards
Kirsten Realty Tampa Florida - Tampa, FL

Jason,

No fall here.  Only sunny warm days with a few cold fronts that last two or three days and back to nice weather again.  I agree - 40's - too cold for me. I guess I have been in Florida too long.

Oct 29, 2008 04:04 PM
Dave Woodson
Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent

I think we are going from summer to winter here, already had some snow around here

Dave

Oct 29, 2008 04:46 PM
Anonymous
Not Yet Licensed

It made me wonder where she was from, but I didn't get a response to this question.  Perhaps the Mojave Desert? 

Hey!  What's wrong with the Mojave?  Are you just another jealous Texan because the Mojave has the World's Tallest Thermometer?!  :)

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/roadside/Baker-Thermometer.htm

 

Oct 29, 2008 06:05 PM
#20
South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

Beautiful photo there Jason, thanks so much for sharing it... we don't see that sort of color often and its very enjoyable to see how great of an artist nature is.  :) 

Oct 30, 2008 01:45 AM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Jason - It got into the 20's last night here in Tennessee. But the days are beautiful. Low 60's and not a cloud in the sky.

Oct 30, 2008 03:00 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Jason - 40's...too cold...?  You're right - They must be from the Mohave Desert.  It gets below zero in St. Louis, and we're not very far north!  :)

Oct 30, 2008 03:12 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

I love this time of year in TX.  The weather was one of the reasons I moved from California.  Sounds wierd, I know.

Oct 30, 2008 04:42 AM
Bob & Bonnie Horning
Mount Joy, PA

Didn't Stevie Ray Vaughn sing about your Texas weather alot??? Or something about Can't Stand the Weather.... I love it hot.... maybe we should check out TX!

B

Oct 30, 2008 05:22 AM
Esko Kiuru
Bethesda, MD

Jason,

Those colors are plain magnificent. In these parts, Vegas, fall is still to come. Today's high is up to 88 when the normal high is 74. Go figure.

Oct 30, 2008 07:56 AM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

We have had the same cool spell in NC the last few days. Today's high was 58 , but with the bright skies and sunshine it feels much warmer.  Coming from the north I can't complain. We spent last Sunday afternoon on the beach and looks like this weekend will lend itself to another beach afternoon with temps hitting 70.

Oct 30, 2008 05:38 PM
Judy Tuscano
Prudential Verani Realty - Nottingham, NH
NH Real Estate Professional

Jason - up here in NH we are in the 30's at night and further north there has been snow. Autumn is my favorite time of your year - the warm (50's & 60's) sunny afternoons and cool brisk mornings with all the leaves colorful and swirling in the breeze are exhilarating. 

Oct 31, 2008 01:35 AM
Hope Goss
Ventura Property Shoppe - Ventura, CA
Ventura Real Estate

Gorgeous picture, thanks for sharing.  We don't get much of a "show" of the seasons here on the coast, so I love seeing the pictures.

Oct 31, 2008 05:11 AM
Patty Carroll
Vancouver, WA

That is a gorgeous shot of the fall leaves. We are seeing some bright fall colors now in our area as well. This is such a beautiful time of the year. 

Oct 31, 2008 05:14 PM