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Austin Texas, A “Best” City For Graduates

By toddsmith | Published: May 17, 2012

Austin Texas has once again been named a “best” city for college graduates. Every year CNBC compiles a list titled “10 Best Cities for New Graduates” and Austin is on the list, as are two other Texas cities, Houston and Dallas. CNBC examines job markets, unemployment levels, the rental market, cost of living, and income among other details to create its list. This year’s list notes a low unemployment level for Austin Texas, at 6%, a high score for affordability, … Continue reading Austin Texas, A “Best” City For Graduates

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Austin Real Estate Benefits From Exceptional Affordability Levels

By toddsmith | Published: May 15, 2012

Austin real estate benefits from exceptional affordability levels. While local news has been tooting the horn for Austin real estate, sales improving and prices increasing, affordability levels are still greatly in favor of buyers. Mortgage rates have remained at historic lows and buyers of Austin real estate who are lucky enough to acquire these low rates will save a great deal of money over the lifetime of their loans. Affordability with regards to Austin real estate involves 3 factors: home … Continue reading Austin Real Estate Benefits From Exceptional Affordability Levels

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Austin Texas Leads List As Top City For Jobs

By toddsmith | Published: May 11, 2012

Austin Texas leads a recently published list as a top city for jobs. Forbes Magazine is a nationally and internationally respected magazine which, among other things, continues to publish annual reports and lists of all facets of our economy. A list published last week was titled “The Best Big Cities For Jobs” and it comes as no surprise to us here in Central Texas that Austin was number one on the list. The Forbes lists was created from data on … Continue reading Austin Texas Leads List As Top City For Jobs

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Austin Real Estate, A Sellers’ Market

By toddsmith | Published: May 8, 2012

Austin real estate is showing signs of a sellers’ market. Real estate markets around the US should be so lucky, as they struggle with abundant inventories and low sales volume. Austin real estate on the other hand appears to be thriving, with prices up from a year ago and inventories below balanced levels. A balanced, or even, Austin real estate market exists when there is an inventory of 6 months. The current inventory of Austin homes is just over 4 … Continue reading Austin Real Estate, A Sellers’ Market

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Austin Texas, Best Tacos

By toddsmith | Published: May 5, 2012

Austin Texas, known for having a wide variety of spectacular fare, is home to some of the best tacos in the US. Who doesn’t love a good taco? Hard shell, soft shell, corn or flour, stuff it with fish, chicken, beef or pork, a variety of delicious salsas, and whatever topping you see fit and you have a fabulous, mouthwatering meal or snack. Epicurious, one of our country’s top websites for foodies, recently published an article titled “The 10 Best … Continue reading Austin Texas, Best Tacos

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Austin Real Estate Performance Remains Positive

By toddsmith | Published: May 2, 2012

Austin real estate performance remains positive, as does the outlook for the entire state. Data collected recently shows a decrease in inventory, an upswing in sales, and increasing prices for Austin real estate. An article from PR Newswire today shows that Texas as a state has seen the same trends with regards to real estate. The first quarter of 2012 showed a marked improvement for Texas real estate compared with the first quarter of 2011. Home sales were up over … Continue reading Austin Real Estate Performance Remains Positive

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Austin Texas, Great Place for College Graduates

By toddsmith | Published: April 30, 2012

Austin Texas is a great place for college graduates. It’s true, Austin has made yet another list, pointing out its strength as a top city for college graduates. “Best Cities For New College Grads” was published by Forbes in early March and Austin Texas is on the list, touting low unemployment and a high mean wage. New college graduates are facing tougher challenges than ever these days and finding a job is a top priority which is leading many to … Continue reading Austin Texas, Great Place for College Graduates

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Austin Texas, Fastest-Growing City

By toddsmith | Published: April 27, 2012

Austin Texas ranked number one on a recent Forbes list titles “America’s Fastest-Growing Cities”. Austin Texas is pointed out as a city that is attracting business, and big business at that. Three large companies that are situated in Austin were pointed out in the article: Whole Foods, Apple, and Progressive Insurance. In addition to holding the ability to draw big business Austin Texas is also seen as an affordable city in which to live. Austin homes are far more … Continue reading Austin Texas, Fastest-Growing City

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Austin Real Estate, Prices Rise, Inventory Drops

By toddsmith | Published: April 24, 2012

Austin real estate data is showing prices rising and inventory dropping. These two elements are the surest signs of a healthy real estate market, showing strength in today’s Austin real estate market. We have already reported that Austin real estate sales figures have been increasing compared with a year ago, the data demonstrating reduced inventories and higher prices paid for Austin homes is mere icing on the cake. Even better, Austin real estate sales have shown a constant improvement, with … Continue reading Austin Real Estate, Prices Rise, Inventory Drops

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Austin Homes Are Selling

By toddsmith | Published: April 20, 2012

Austin homes are selling. Recently released data demonstrates that Austin real estate sales are up compared with a year ago. In addition to home sales being up, home prices in Austin are also up. Information released by the Austin Board of Realtors shows an increase in volume of 15% for the month of March compared with a year ago. Another great piece of news for Austin real estate is that condo sales are up over 35% compared with a year … Continue reading Austin Homes Are Selling