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Austin Texas, Top Dating City

toddsmith — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:47:25 +0000

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Austin Texas is a top dating city according to Yahoo Travel which recently compiled a list titled “America’s Best Cities For Dating”. Austin has a high concentration of singles which adds to its dynamic dating scene. Austin is known as a music capital as well, which helps lend some background tunes to the city’s dating life.

In addition to a thriving and unique nightlife the healthy lifestyle available in Austin allows for outdoor daytime dates that may include hiking, biking, swimming or golfing. Similar and healthy interests and activities can keep dates fun and lead to more in the future after all! The University of Texas helps keep Austinites young and educated, which in turn adds to the single and fun atmosphere that permeates the city and helps to keep it “weird”.

In Austin Texas, weird equals fun, and dating is recognized as nothing short of fantastic in our capital city. Contact us today to learn more about living in Austin and why our unique city is a top dating city. We have access to all Austin real estate as well as the knowledge you need to get to know the different communities that make up the Central Texas area.

Click here to read the Yahoo Travel article “America’s Best Cities For Dating”.

Contact the Fine Austin Living Team today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Austin Expanding Solar Use

toddsmith — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:47:53 +0000

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Austin Texas is expanding its ability to use solar energy by implementing the largest solar farm in the state. It has become more and more clear over the past decade how importance of finding alternative power sources and solar makes sense for sunny locales like Austin.

The most recent solar addition to Austin is a solar farm that is just under 400 acres in size. This amazing project will be able to provide energy to more than 135,000 homes and is owned by SunEdison. Austin Energy has a 25 year agreement to purchase the solar energy and achieve its goal of utilizing renewable energy.

Solar energy is but one more way that the Austin area is diversifying its economy. The solar energy farm is not only providing an alternative power source but it is also creating jobs. Click here to learn more about the solar farm.

Contact us today to learn more about living in Austin Texas. Austin offers a unique city in which to live as well as an area of the nation which is cultivating job creation. We have access to all Austin real estate that is currently listed for sale, as well as valuable information to help you get to know the Central Texas area better.

Keep Austin Green, Recycle Your Christmas Tree

toddsmith — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:36:53 +0000

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Keep Austin green and recycle your Christmas tree! The city of Austin Texas has been recycling Christmas trees for 27 years, recognizing the importance of keeping these trees from the landfills as well as the opportunity to use the trees in the form of mulch and dirt throughout the community.

How can you recycle your Christmas tree in Austin Texas? Here are your options:

If you are a City of Austin customer you will have curbside collection for your tree, otherwise you can drop your tree off at Zilker Park to be recycled.
Austin Resource Recovery will pick up trees, and other holiday greenery, on your regularly scheduled collection days. These trees will be recycled along with yard trimmings to make Dillo Dirt, a compost that is great to add to your garden beds.
If you do not have City of Austin trash service you can drop your tree off at Zilker Park between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, January 7, Sunday, January 8, Saturday, January 14, and Sunday, January 15. These trees will be chipped into mulch which will then be available on a first come, first serve basis later in the month.

Recycling trees helps use your holiday tradition for your environment, your tree will be used to help green up Austin and start the new year off on the right foot!

Austin Texas, Hands Down a Headline Winner

toddsmith — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:14:01 +0000

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Austin Texas is hands down a headline winner. There has been so much positive news published lately about Austin and Texas when it comes to real estate, recovery and more. One recent headline from the Atlantic blares “Texas Cities Won the Recession, and They’re Winning the Recovery”. Government, education, and technology are but a few industries at the heart of Austin’s success.

While national news has been bleak to say the least, positive news coming from Austin is attracting growth and new residents. Because of its ability to ride out the recession, grow jobs, and maintain a healthy real estate market Austin is a hot commodity for relocation.

Relocating to Austin is attractive not just because of its economy but because of the lifestyle it offers as well. A new inhabitant of Austin has ample opportunities to get out in the community and enjoy meeting people who enjoy an active, social lifestyle.

Contact us today to learn more about relocating to Austin. We have access to all Austin real estate that is currently listed for sale as well as an opportunity to help you get to know what makes Austin unique.

Click here to read “Texas Cities Won the Recession, and They’re Winning the Recovery” from the Atlantic.

Economic Stability, Real Estate Closely Related in Austin Texas

toddsmith — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:44:13 +0000

Economic stability and real estate are closely related in Austin Texas. Austin real estate was largely unaffected by the housing bubble that was seen popping all around the nation in recent years, and many people believe that this enabled Austin to ride out economic stress and continue to attract new business.

Austin real estate is currently at healthy inventories, especially when compared to other parts of the US. Other highlights of the Austin real estate market include that it has far fewer foreclosures than other parts of the country and home values have stayed more or less stable, as opposed to seeing the huge price drops seen elsewhere.

Real estate and jobs are very tightly linked and where real estate has suffered the most you will see a much tougher economy and significantly fewer jobs. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has long been shouting that an improvement in housing will be a catalyst for economic recovery. If Austin real estate is an example than it is clear that a stable housing market and job creation clearly go hand in hand.

Click here to read “Housing market still a stabilizing force for Austin’s economy” from the Statesman.

Austin Texas, Technology Important

toddsmith — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:28:59 +0000

In Austin Texas technology is important. Technology is so important in fact that the Austin area has gained a reputation as a second Silicon Valley, due to its ability to attract not only technology companies but technological brains as well. The University of Texas in Austin promotes the study of technology and is a big instigator in the area’s push to become better than Silicon Valley.

A program at the University of Texas in Austin not only teaches students the skills necessary to succeed but adds to students’ success by pairing them with successful entrepreneurs and business people in the Austin area. First Semester Start-Up is a course that aims to create business people in Austin, helping to promote the city’s continued success in its ability to attract companies and create jobs.

Contact us today to learn more about relocating to Austin Texas. Our city has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and we can help you learn why so many people are enjoying calling Austin home. We have access to all Austin real estate that is currently listed for sale and can help you get to know why Austin is such a unique city.

Click here to read “Austin’s push to rival Silicon Valley” from kxan.

Animals Live Well in Austin Too

toddsmith — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:30:30 +0000

Animals live well in Austin too, or at least will very soon. Saturday a new animal shelter will open its doors in Austin Texas, offering a state of the art facility for animals in need, and animals on the lam. Animal shelters across the nation suffer from over-crowding, poor insulation, and so many more troubles due to a failing economy. Luckily animals that are in need in the Austin area will now have access to a heated area indoors, as well as the ability to enjoy the outdoors.

Austin Texas is known for its healthy and unique lifestyle, and clearly this extends to the animal population as well. Too often animals find themselves in situations that they have no control over, malnourished, abused or neglected. Starting Saturday animals that land in unfortunate positions can look forward to living in Austin!

Contact us today to learn more about humans living in Austin Texas. Austin is a unique Texas city, continually praised for its ability to weather the economic storm and create jobs. We know Austin and we know Austin real estate!

Click here to read “Sneak peek at new Austin Animal Center” from KVUE.com.

Downtown Austin Proves Desirable Place to Live

toddsmith — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:04:38 +0000

Downtown Austin has proved to be a desirable place to live. Downtown living is convenient for many, negating the need to drive while placing inhabitants in the middle of the action. Condo sales are up in Austin’s city core, an indicator that city living is a hot commodity. In fact quite a few more condos and apartments have sold in downtown Austin this year compared with 2010.

The newest residences in downtown Austin include the Four Seasons, the Austonian, and the W Residences, non of which are paltry projects. The positive sales figures show that people are paying to live in luxury in Austin, despite the nation’s lagging economy. Living in a high rise apartment building allows for low maintenance living, where there is no need to mow the lawn or weed the garden.

Clearly living high above the city is appealing and Austin real estate is benefiting. Contact us today to learn more about Austin real estate trends, we keep our fingers on the pulse of Central Texas and can help you learn about what is selling, where the best deals are, and how you can locate the Austin property that best suits your needs.

Click here to read “Condo tower sales show appetite still strong for living in downtown Austin” from The Statesman.

Austin, Capital of A Top Business State

toddsmith — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:00:17 +0000

Austin Texas is the capital of a top business state. Anyone following Austin in the news cannot be surprised by the fact that Texas has recently been named as a top spot for business. In fact, the Austin Business Journal recently published and article titled “Texas takes top spot for best business climate”.

Austin has consistently been noted as a city with unemployment levels that are far lower than the nation’s average. Austin implements programs to attract business and grow jobs, something which many cities are struggling with at the moment. Another amazing fact is that Texas has been holding the number one spot for over a decade, according to Development Counsellors International.

Relocating to Austin has rarely been more attractive, after all who doesn’t want to live in a city known for job growth and economic growth? Contact us today to learn more about living and working in Texas. In addition to providing access to all Austin real estate we can also help you get to know Austin and why people love to call our unique area home.

Click here to read “Texas takes top spot for best business climate” from the Austin Business Journal.

Austin Employment Scene, One of Best in US

toddsmith — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:36:52 +0000

The Austin employment scene is one of the best in the US. A list of the top healthiest job markets in the nation was recently compiled and Austin was ranked in the number five position, a huge accomplishment for the Texas capital. Austin has a great deal going for it and its diversity of jobs certainly helps.

Austin real estate is linked with the city’s ability to retain and create jobs, making it an attractive relocation spot. Austin Texas offers a healthy lifestyle, a plethora of entertainment options, a mild climate, and jobs. What more could you ask for?

Job industries that are hiring in Austin include government, financial institutions, manufacturing, retail, and technology. In addition to job creation, Austin also offers excellent educational options, allowing for people to further themselves professionally and learn new skills.

Contact us today if you are interested in relocating to Austin or would like to explore the Austin real estate market. We have access to all Austin real estate that is currently listed for sale and can help you get to know if Austin offers what you would like to find in the city that you call home.

Click here to read “Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Job Market Expected to be Among Strongest in Nation” from the Manpower Outlook Survey.