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Austin Employment Picture

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released five-year private sector employment statistics this morning (Texas cities hold top four job-growth spots), and I was pleased to see that the Austin metro area ranked third … Continue reading

Another Top 10 for Austin

So what does our fair city have to offer? “… a legendary music scene, unbeatable Tex-Mex and barbecue restaurants, and locals who seem too good to be true.” Continue reading

Get it in writing

It’s embarassing to think that a licensed real estate allowed this confusion with a client. When you hire a Realtor® to help you buy or sell your most important financial asset, invest the time to understand the experience and professionalism you’re getting. Continue reading

More validation for Austin

It’s a treat to keep seeing Austin on “good news” lists and rankings …. Continue reading

Keeping your home

This website does a good job of outlining the steps in a Texas foreclosure, and in providing good general information about some alternatives. Continue reading

A dubious 2nd place ranking?

I have written many posts to brag about Austin appearing on various Top 10 lists. Today, I found a ranking that I’m not so sure about. Continue reading

Market Forecasts

I am pleased to see Austin among the 25 best, but I am equally happy to see us near the bottom of that list … for a number of reasons. Continue reading

Another vote of confidence for Austin and Texas

With these arguments against this hiring, I assume Chase sees offsetting strength in Texas and expects to originate many more loans here than they have in recent years. Continue reading

New home sales surge

Last week the U.S. Commerce Dept. announced that new home sales were up 27% in March 2010 compared to February. The surge was described as the strongest (in units) since July 2009, and the largest percentage month-to-month increase in 47 years. How did Austin compare? Continue reading

Austin — a top choice!

Austin is just simply not like the rest of Texas. From the quirky cast of characters that populate Congress Avenue to burnt orange-clad University of Texas students, bats to Longhorns, four-star restaurants to down-home barbecue joints, corporate CEOs to struggling musicians, Texas’ capital city stands apart from the rest. Continue reading

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