Austin Texas Employment Figures Are Positive

Austin Texas employment figures are positive.  The Texas capital city has grown in population and steadily kept on a path of job creation in both the private and public sectors, grasping the number one position out of 50 metropolitan areas for job creation.  In a time of gloomy news about the economy of the United … Continue reading Austin Texas Employment Figures Are Positive

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Austin Texas is Number One City for Next Decade!

Austin Texas has been named the number one city for the next decade.  Kiplinger magazine recently created a list of ten cities for the next decade.  Austin Texas tops the list titled “10 Best Cities for the Next Decade”.  Austin is seen as a city that has thrived despite the recession, reinventing itself as needed … Continue reading Austin Texas is Number One City for Next Decade!

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Austin Texas Jobless Figures Better Than State Average

Austin Texas jobless numbers are better than the state average.  The latest data shows Texas jobless numbers holding at 8.2%, less than the national average which is roughly 9.5%.  This data is not surprising considering many of Texas’ metropolitan areas are showing a strong position in resisting the recession.  Austin had a 7.4% jobless rate … Continue reading Austin Texas Jobless Figures Better Than State Average

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Americans still prioritize home investment

Despite an unsteady economy and the recent housing down-turn, many Americans still value homeownership and consider it to be more than a simple financial investment, according to a recent Fannie Mae National Housing Survey.  Other findings: Eight out of 10 Americans believe homeownership is important to the economy. 64 percent think it is a good … Continue reading Americans still prioritize home investment

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Austin Texas Schools Succeed in Annual Review

Austin Texas schools have succeeded in an annual state review of the state’s schools.  In Austin Texas education is important and the area is known for its great schools.  A recent report showed that 32 of Austin’s schools ranked as exemplary, the best ranking possible.  122 Austin schools were examined and 41 ranked as academically … Continue reading Austin Texas Schools Succeed in Annual Review

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Hyde Park is an Austin Texas Neighborhood Rich With History

Hyde Park is an Austin Texas neighborhood that dates back to the late 1800s.  Founded in 1891, the neighborhood was designed with its own streetcar line and an artificial lake, making it commutable for those working downtown and offering a lifestyle that Texans were looking for in a suburb.  The original homes that were built … Continue reading Hyde Park is an Austin Texas Neighborhood Rich With History

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Schools in West Lake Hills TX Looking To Improve

The schools in West Lake Hills Texas are looking to improve.  Knowing that this is not the best time to approach tax payers for more money the Eanes Independent School District has decided to break up their request for money into three parts so that the voters can decide what the priorities are.  This is … Continue reading Schools in West Lake Hills TX Looking To Improve

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Austin Texas, Home of the Best Fried Chicken

Austin Texas is home to some of the best fried chicken available in the United States.  A recent article in Travel and Leisure magazine is titled “America’s Best Fried Chicken” and Austin is on the list.  Max’s Wine Dive is the restaurant responsible for Austin making the list of ten cities responsible for finger-licking-good chicken.  … Continue reading Austin Texas, Home of the Best Fried Chicken

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Formula One is Coming to Austin Texas

A Formula One race track is coming to Austin Texas and last week the City Council passed a resolution committing public funding for water lines at the site.  The Austin race track will be built in Wandering Creek and the city of Austin will make sure that the proper water and sewer lines are in … Continue reading Formula One is Coming to Austin Texas

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Selling Your Austin Texas Home? Things To Consider If Leaving it Empty

If you are selling your Austin Texas home there are some things to consider if you are leaving it empty.  Today there are more empty homes for sale than usual as many people have moved on to new homes before selling their old homes.  What poses the most risk to a seller is insurance on … Continue reading Selling Your Austin Texas Home? Things To Consider If Leaving it Empty

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