There is no doubt that low unemployment is a draw for relocation to Austin Texas.  The state capital has been extremely proactive in attracting new business and new jobs and has continued to have an unemployment rate significantly lower than the national average.  In December the unemployment rate in Austin Texas was 6.3%. The recession … Continue reading Low Unemployment A Draw for Relocation to Austin Texas

An MBA acquired in Austin Texas stands out as a top worldwide.  Recently a list was compiled of top MBA programs, not just in the United States but around the globe, and the Executive MBA available at the University of Texas in Austin was determined to be the 9th best in the world.  This accolade … Continue reading MBA in Austin Texas, A Top Worldwide

Things are looking good for Austin real estate, which means that things are looking good in Austin Texas.  A recent Forbes Magazine article titled “Cities Where Real Estate is Ripe for a Rebound” suggests that there are a few cities that are not only poised for a rebound but a few are actually rebounding as … Continue reading Austin Texas Real Estate, Looking Good

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 … Continue reading Austin Expanding Solar Use

Country music fans in Austin Texas should consider attending the Keith Urban concert which will do a good deed by raising money to combat a deadly children’s illness known as Batten disease.  The concert will take palce on February 10th and  is titled “Date Night with Keith Urban”.  Funds raised at Urban’s concert will go … Continue reading Music in Austin Texas, Urban Concert Will Do Good

Everyone, not just Austinites, knows Austin is one of the best cities in the world. Want to see who else is talking about us? Here’s proof, from media sources all over the place.

Austin real estate is currently benefiting from the fact that rentals are hot.  Let’s face it the city of Austin itself is red hot right now, noted as a place with jobs is making it a desirable place to live.  Apartments are filling up, which is great for landlords.  In addition to having rental units … Continue reading Austin Real Estate, Rentals Are Hot

Austin Texas is the home of great food, in addition to great fun.  Known as a city of festivals, Austin is on the map for music yet one of the city’s lesser known, but equally great, attributes is food.  From food trucks to BBQ and everything in between and beyond, Austin Texas is rapidly becoming … Continue reading Austin Texas, Great Food

There is more positive news for Austin real estate, the office market is upbeat.  Numbers at the end of the year showed good occupancy rates for the Austin area as well as a slight increase in rents.  As Austin has gained recent attention for having a positive outlook for the New Year with regards to … Continue reading Austin Real Estate, Office Market Upbeat

The current Austin community buzz is that you can turn your cell phones into cash.  Let’s face it, most of us have old cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, or you name it lying around.  Austin Texas has quickly become known as a technology hub of the south and with electronics becoming outdated so quickly … Continue reading Austin Community Buzz: Turn Your Cell Phones Into Cash