Ten Reasons Why I Live in Austin, Texas!

After I completed my last post, I received a comment from someone (my husband), who challenged me to enumerate why I love living the Austin, Texas. So in response to his request, below are the top 10 reasons why I love loving in Austin, TX.

1. It's a very progressive city (art, music and film scenes are above most others in Texas).
2. It's very clean and green! Having moved here from Houston, Tx, the difference is quite noticeable.
3. There are lots of activities in the community. Visit www.austin360.com for the latest mainstream Austin info and www.auschron.com for alternative Austin info.
4. It's a very compact city, very easy to navigate.
5. Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake) is located in Downtown Austin.
6. Lots of outdoor activities, hike and bike trails for running and cycling, dog parks, and rowing.
7. Festivals for all people...SXSW, ACL Fest, Urban Music Festival, Austin Film Festival, Pecan Street Festival, etc...etc...etc.
8. The Pennybacher/360 Bridge, it's beautiful. I truly enjoy driving to the lake or just around town near Cap Tx Hwy/360, the views are spectacular!
9. People are very friendly and helpful. It's a truly "laid back" town.
10. It's a great place to raise kids! My girls love living the the state capitol.

Austin is a great city! I'd invite anyone to visit our great city! It's unlike any other city in Texas!

Socar

An Austin Market Update...the Good..the Bad...the Ugly

The National Media has had a field day with the latest "Economic Downturn" and are spewing tons of toxic waste into the media about the state of affairs in our country. Well...that's fine if you're Phoenix, Detroit, Las Vegas or Miami...but not Austin, TX. As I sit here today, I'm happy to report that the real estate market in Austin, TX is alive and well. According to the Chief Economist at Texas A & M, Mark Dotzour, “If you need to sell, sell,” he said. “This market is good. This market is healthy. It’s not going down in price.”

The following facts helped Mark Dotzour conclude that Austin's Real Estate Market is just fine:

• Median prices have steadily increased since 2004, $192,520
• Homes are still affordable in comparison to most US cities
• Job Growth projected to be 17,000 for 2008 alone
• Homes on the market for less than 90 days
• Less than 6 months inventory

There are so many other reasons Austin is such a great place to live, but I don't have the time or inclination to enumerate!

Have an awesome day!!!

Socar