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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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