Williamson County’s tough-on-crime reputation has been 30 years in the making and is bringing the county statewide recognition. Continue reading
Today, Bastrop, southeast of Austin, gets some important, and well-deserved, recognition. Continue reading
Among all the other great things I have said and written about Austin, this is one I haven’t touched on. Austin was recently named the #5 city in the U.S. for movie-making! Continue reading
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
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
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
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
As pleased as I am to be in our relatively healthy local economic environment, we must never forget that in many ways we are all in this together! We still need a national surge in private sector employment. That’s the keystone for all of us.
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December 2009 — almost 10% month-to-month increase in average home sale prices. Does last year’s tax credit program explain it? Continue reading
Congratulations, and thank you for continuing to represent Austin’s business community so well! Continue reading