According to the Austin Business Journal, Austin was ranked among the top 20 Memorial Day vacation spots, per the results of a survey from Web booking engine Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN). The Texas capital took the No. 18 spot, ranked according to a survey of more than 30,000 hotel booking requests for May 29-31. Specifically downtown Austin was cited … Continue reading Austin Texas among top travel destinations for Memorial Day 2010
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Austin Texas among top travel destinations for Memorial Day 2010
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The Equestrian Community of Bear Creek Oaks in Austin, Texas.
Looking for the perfect community for your family and your horses? Look no further than Bear Creek Oaks. This established community was created in the late 1970′s and has been popular ever since for its equestrian-allowing laws. Buy one of the many lovely homes that have already been built or build your custom dream home … Continue reading The Equestrian Community of Bear Creek Oaks in Austin, Texas.
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Lewis Ranch offers homes with acreage within Austin city limits.
Are you and your family searching for a single family home with acreage around Austin, Texas? Situated in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the views from Lewis Mountain are spectacular. Wildlife is abundant and this area is the perfect place for bird watching. There are many wide greenbelts and open spaces scattered throughout the community. … Continue reading Lewis Ranch offers homes with acreage within Austin city limits.
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The beautiful setting of Belterra near Dripping Springs, Texas
Belterra is a friendly residential community that is comprised of 1600 acres and boasts more than 400 acres of dedicated open space. Homes here are nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and enjoys breathtaking views. This desirable neighborhood is located midway between Austin, Texas and Dripping Springs on 209 West. The community of Belterra … Continue reading The beautiful setting of Belterra near Dripping Springs, Texas
Austin Ranked in Top Ten for Best Places for Business and Careers
According to a new article published in Forbes Magazine, Austin is ranked in the Top Ten as one of the best places for business and careers, and picked to recover quicvkly from the economic recession. Austin was ranked #2 on the list for projected overall economic growth, #2 for projected job growth over the coming … Continue reading Austin Ranked in Top Ten for Best Places for Business and Careers
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Existing home sales soar in Q4 2009
In yet another sign of stabilization within the residential real estate market, strong gains in existing-home sales were the predominant pattern in most states during the fourth quarter of 2009, according to a survey released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Affordability has helped boost sales. The trade group reported that the national … Continue reading Existing home sales soar in Q4 2009
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USA’s #1-ranked water park to open new location near Austin
Schlitterbahn Waterparks representatives recently announced the company’s intentions to build a water-themed resort in Cedar Park, Northwest of Austin, TX. The plan is currently under review by the Cedar Park (TX) Community Development Corporation. Schlitterbahn owns four water parks, including Schlitterbahn Vacation Village—a $749 million retail entertainment center made up of multiple shopping, dining, lodging … Continue reading USA’s #1-ranked water park to open new location near Austin
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Austin real estate escapes the “pendulum” effect for house valuation fluctuations
Wow, what a difference four years makes! There was a fascinating article on CNNMoney.com recently that compared a nationwide housing price valuation study done in 2006 to one recently released here in the Year 2010. Four years ago, when real estate prices were rising like there was no tomorrow, National City Corp. and IHS … Continue reading Austin real estate escapes the “pendulum” effect for house valuation fluctuations
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Austin’s recent rainfall helps area homeowners recover from drought
Lake levels at some of Austin’s area lakes, including Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan, have recovered from the historic low levels experienced during the Summer of 2009, thanks in large part to the series of winter storms impacting Central Texas.
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