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Warren Buffett on housing recovery

Warren Buffet has made a lot of money by being right in his forecasts more often than he has been wrong. Bloomberg News reported yesterday on his recent report to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Continue reading

More job growth for Austin?

The challenge is growing without sacrificing Austin’s wonderfully unique culture and lifestyle. There are a lot of people here who think we already missed that boat, but I think we’ve done pretty well, as evidenced by the fact that these young, leading edge firms continue to find the area attractive.
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Amazing contrast!

Austin and Central Texas remain in a very strong position, not only to weather the continuing national economic storm, but to attract new growth and jobs and investment even as the rest of the country works through a very difficult recovery. Continue reading

What price range is selling?

Even with sales soft, however, Austin area prices have held their own, and continued to increase slowly in some important market segments. Continue reading

Video — consumers moving the economy forward

“We are far from retreating, given all of the uncertainty we’ve had to face we are now empowering a movement from mindless to mindful consumption.”
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More firms bet on Central Texas

Three more articles appeared today that demonstrate that developers and employers recognize the strength of the Central Texas economy and are making tangible bets on the future. Continue reading

Act soon to take advantage of low interest rates

NOW, we have tax incentives and very low interest rates and seasonally low home prices. LATER, tax incentives will expire (contracts after April 30) and interest rates and home prices are likely to increase. Continue reading

January Market Update — Austin and Central Texas

Austin’s real estate market remains a significant bright spot among many U.S. metro areas that continue to struggle. I trust this recap will be informative, and helpful as you consider the current market position of your Central Texas home, or your plans to purchase a home. Continue reading

It’s not just the city of Austin …

I’ve written so much lately about growth and opportunity in Austin-proper, I want to share that the entire area is getting a lot of positive attention. More to come as the year goes on …. Continue reading

December home price spike!

December 2009 — almost 10% month-to-month increase in average home sale prices. Does last year’s tax credit program explain it? Continue reading

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