You’ve no doubt had concerns about the state of our Austin economy and real estate market the past few years which would be justified. I’ve reported on recessions and strong markets alike over the years in these posts. Beginning around 2002, we began a booming Austin economy that lasted until the Fed dramatically raised interest rates in early 2022 which threw a wet blanket over our real estate...
Despite numerous return-to-office initiatives in the past few years, remote work is persisting above pre-pandemic levels in the Austin metro area and across the nation. In the U.S., employees spent an average of 26% of full paid days working from home in May, according to survey results published by the St. Louis Federal Reserve. While that’s nowhere near the 62% remote work rate during the pandemic in...
The Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area ranks among the top 10 most educated large metro areas in the country, according to a new WalletHub analysis. Austin ranked No. 9 overall in the personal finance website’s annual ranking of the 150 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, earning high marks for both educational attainment and quality of education. Full article here: Study: Austin among top...
Texas is the country’s fourth-best state for business in 2026, according to a widely watched ranking from CNBC — a position that represents a slight downgrade for the famously pro-business Lone Star State. Last year, Texas ranked second overall behind only North Carolina. Full article here: Texas slips in business ranking but is still in top 5 (512) 853-0110...
The cooling Austin metro housing market may have shifted in buyers' favor, but not every neighborhood is slowing down at the same pace. Even as still-high mortgage rates and increased inventory have reshaped the local market over the past year, demand remains concentrated in some of the city’s most established and sought-after neighborhoods. Full article here: Austin's 10 best-selling...
An almost $30 million redevelopment of a historic shopping strip, more commercial space at the Domain and proof that Austin is still keeping it weird are among the construction and development projects underway around the metro area. Full article here: 8 Central Texas projects to watch (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please...
Experience the best of Austin — without putting a serious dent in your wallet—with our suggestions for 50 free and cheap things to do while you’re here. Stretch your travel dollars with everything from affordable food truck eats and outdoor adventures to free live music and fun activities for the whole family. Full article here: 50 Cheap & Free Things to Do in Austin, TX (512) 853-0110...
Hutto’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the first phase of a nearly 50-acre development expected to include 127 residential lots, 20 duplex lots and nearly 20 acres of parkland. It’s the latest development in the nation’s 13th-fastest growing city among those with at least 20,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Full article here: Hutto advances housing...
Tesla Inc. has spent years pitching its humanoid robot as a product that could transform work. Now, new construction activity near Gigafactory Texas is offering a clearer look at an Austin-area site where future versions are expected to be produced. In its first-quarter update, Tesla said it was carrying out site preparation work for Optimus, which the company says is designed to perform unsafe,...
With residents and businesses flocking to both cities, a pair of Austin and San Antonio suburbs topped a list of “America’s New Boomtowns.” Georgetown, about 30 miles north of downtown Austin, ranked No. 1 and New Braunfels, about 40 miles northeast of San Antonio, ranked No. 2 in a new survey from financial technology firm SmartAsset. They were among seven Texas cities in the top 10 of the...
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