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Why the Austin Real Estate Market Continues to Remain Strong »

According the U.S. Census Bureau, the population in the Austin/Round Rock area has increased 43 percent since 1997. Almost 1,600,000 people now live in the area, and this growth trend is expected to continue as far ahead as 2020, according to a report issued on July 3 by the Texas A&M Real Estate Center.
Coupled with [...]

New Condo Communities in Austin Set the Stage for Excellence »

The appeal of Austin condo living has increased in popularity over the last few years, with new condominium communities springing up at an impressive rate. Condo living offers buyers upscale Austin living with spectacular, community amenities and luxury surroundings. Below is just a sampling of some of Austin’s premier, condominium communities:
Alicante Townhomes
This gated community of [...]

Austin’s Luxury Housing Market Continues to Expand »

With the real estate market in and around Austin remaining strong, it only makes sense that the luxury real estate market is responding. Let’s take a look at some interesting statistics regarding Austin’s luxury home market (i.e. homes which sell for more than $1 million):
· As of July 2008, there were more than 608 homes [...]

Austin – A Popular Retirement Destination »

Baby boomers are the name of the game when it comes to Austin real estate. Retirement living has become a very lucrative market for developers as older Americans are choosing Austin as their place to retire.

Why Austin?
The warm temperatures, the strong economy and the affordable cost of living all seem to play a part when [...]

Discover the Excitement of Austin’s Vibrant Downtown Area »

Just some of the words which have been used to describe downtown Austin include casual, cosmopolitan, chic, fashionable and artistic. Whatever words are used, one thing’s for sure. This progressive area has plenty of excitement!
Downtown Austin’s Business Community
More than 6,000 people reside in downtown Austin, and daytime employees top out at nearly 90,000. Getting in [...]

Premier Loft Living in Downtown Austin »

Austin City Lofts is a premier, luxury condo community which is located in the heart of downtown Austin. The prime, central location is just two blocks away from an eclectic array of world-class restaurants, exciting entertainment and nightlife venues and upscale shops and boutiques.
Austin City Lofts is also within walking distance to 6th Street, the [...]

Building Austin from the Ground Up »

Austin’s explosive growth in the 1990s was followed by a stagnant economy, layoffs and job reductions in the first part of the century. The Economic Development Council of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, in response to Austin’s struggling economy, implemented Opportunity Austin in 2003.
Opportunity Austin is a five-year, five-county “roadmap for recovery” which was designed [...]

A Fine Quality of Life Awaits You in Austin »

Some of Austin’s accolades have included “Best Place for Business and Careers,” the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the “Best City for Relocating Families” and the “Best City for Singles.”
What isn’t to love about Austin? A sub-tropical climate which is ideal for year-round, outdoor enjoyment, affordable and diverse neighborhoods, a healthy economy and housing [...]

Big News of Villa Muse in Austin, Texas »

Villa Muse is a $2.5 billion dollar commercial development project that was designed to be built in the downtown area of Austin, Texas. Recently, 420 acres have been added to the project’s original design. Villa Muse will be home to over 9,000 residents, hundreds more then what was initially expected.
Villa Muse is a huge Austin [...]

New Plans for Austin Residential Development Projects »

Cypress Real Estate Advisors, an Austin-based firm, is partnering up with a developer, based in Dallas. The reason for the partnership is to work on four separate residential projects within the state of Texas. Two of the residential projects will be taking place in Austin, Texas.
This is huge news that will have a dramatic impact [...]