It seems that I have been talking and blogging forever about the difference between the Austin/Central Texas experience during this recession and the way the recession has impacted other communities. Continue reading
Where one investor falters, another sees opportunity. That’s the way the business world is supposed to work. We see it in action now in Austin, and I hope we’ll allow the local market to function naturally — win or lose. I believe we’ll win because I have confidence in Austin. Continue reading
Having worked short sales, representing buyers and sellers over the past several years, I’ll believe it when I see it. Continue reading
Austin/Central Texas remains one of the strongest home markets in the United States, and conditions are right to make buying a home here in the next three to six months a great decision. Continue reading
MLS data shows a total of 1,870 foreclosures sold and closed through November — less than 1/3 the “corrected” number of postings reported today. With only 300 on the market today, where are the other 4,000? Continue reading
As we all sit down for a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, we should be thankful for being here — mild climate, progressive culture, healthy economy, and the grand variety of the Central Texas environment! Continue reading
Despite the conclusion you might draw from most news media, Texas and Austin gained employable population last month and added even more jobs. Continue reading
Interesting information from another blog … Continue reading
We are “The Live Music Capital of the World®,” the State Capital, home of The University of Texas and other colleges and universities with combined student populations exceeding 100,000, and a place where most new graduates try to stay. Austin City Limits, South By Southwest, Austin City Limits Music Festival, downtown Segway and Duckboat tours, rowing centers, yacht clubs, a local Surfrider Foundation chapter, Austin Pets Alive, and much, much more. All of these make Austin Austin!!! Continue reading
The aspects of living in Austin that have always attracted and kept people living here, coupled with tax incentives for home purchases are making apartment rental less attractive. Continue reading