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Home Prices Rise in Half of U.S. Cities as Markets Stabilize
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 12:50pm. 3 Views, 0 Comments.
Prices for single-family homes climbed in half of U.S. cities in the first quarter as real estate markets stabilized.
The median sales price increased from a year earlier in 74 of 146 metropolitan areas measured, the National Association of Realtors said in a report today. In the fourth quarter, only 29 areas had gains.
May 7 (Bloomberg) — Michelle Meyer, a senior economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, talks about the U.S. economy and real estate market. She speaks with Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television’s “Surveillance Midday.” (Source: Bloomberg)
The U.S. housing market is showing signs of bottoming as improving employment and record-low mortgage rates boost…
Austin rated one of the best cities in the nation for small business growth and prosperity!
Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 9:49am. 19 Views, 0 Comments.
Austin Business Journal by G. Scott Thomas
This week's editions of On Numbers have identified the best markets for small businesses within the nation's four regions. These were the winners:
East (21 markets): Pittsburgh
South (37 markets): Austin
Midwest (19 markets): Minneapolis-St. Paul
West (23 markets): Salt Lake City
Now it's time to combine the four lists and declare an overall champion.
The U.S. market that provides the best opportunities for small businesses to grow and prosper is Austin, which also finished first in On Numbers' rankings for 2011 and 2010.
Austin is known for its small business drive. The…
Austin 2nd in the nation in population growth
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 2:02pm. 17 Views, 0 Comments.
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/morning_call/2012/04/austin-no-2-fastest-growing-metro.html
Expected Population growth in Austin and what it means for the housing market
Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 1:39pm. 34 Views, 0 Comments.
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2012/03/26/austin-no-2-for-urban-population-growth.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article
Optimism in the Austin Housing market and the Booming job sector!!
Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 1:36pm. 29 Views, 0 Comments.
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/morning_call/2012/03/optimistic-forecast-for-austin-housing.html?ana=e_aus_rdup
HBA announces Parade of Home for 2012
Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 1:03pm. 32 Views, 0 Comments.
The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Austin has announced the builders for the 2012 Parade of Homesä. Pillar Custom Homes, Dillon Custom Homes, JKD Builder, Enertech Custom Homes and PGM Design +Build will display their unique upscale properties during the tour which is scheduled from October 20-November 4, 2012.
Polly Clarke has noted, “The homes will range from $865,000 to over $1million and most are to be styled in a modern and cutting edge contemporary style of which we have all ready received a great amount of inerest”.oHomesHmmm
2012 Austin, Texas Parade of Homes™ Site-The Overlook Estates
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 at 3:35pm. 450 Views, 0 Comments.
The Overlook Estates in West Austin is a beautiful new community that features hill country views for miles and large trees.
The subdivsion is located very close to Austin(15-20 minutes) and only 10 minutes to the new Bee Caves Hill Country Galleria shopping area.
Acreage lots are priced from $108,000 and are sized from 1/2 acre to 1.7 acres.
Residents can enjoy low taxes of 1.96% withfire hydrants, sidewalks, reasonable deed restrictions and paved streets.
Reservations are now being accepted and the final completion of the roads are expected to be done by the end of Septmeber 2011.
The first phase of the subdivsion has 36 lots and the second phase will feature 44 lots that are planned for completion in 2 years.
For more…
2012 Parade of Homes™
Friday, September 2nd, 2011 at 11:35am. 541 Views, 0 Comments.
The Overlook Estates will host the Homebuilders of Austin 2012 Parade of Homesä beginning September 12th. The 58th Parade of Homesä will feature several custom builders from the Austin area with luxury homes priced in the $700,000-800,000 range. The builders are yet to be announced but it is expected there will be 8 homes on tour.
The Parade of Homesäwill offer a diverse line up of homes that are fully decorated for the public to view. The builders and decorators will also be on hand to answer any questions people may have.
During the two weeks of The Parade of Homesä, visitors are asked to vote on their favorite homes with an award going to the builder who receives the most votes.
This Parade of Homes ä is expected…
Council Denies Zoning for E. Austin Homes Project
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:54pm. 143 Views, 0 Comments.
Austin City Council members denied two measures Thursday for a 117-home project on East Riverside Drive.
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Existing-Home Sales Decline in May with Market Constraints, Temporary Conditions
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:53pm. 70 Views, 0 Comments.
Existing-home sales were down in May as temporary factors and financing problems weighed on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
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