A Peak at Lakeway, Texas
Lakeway is a beautiful resort community, situated just west of the major city of Austin, Texas. Appealing to both singles and families or all ages, this area has experienced tremendous growth since its early days as a vacation destination. The area has a crime rate well below the state and national averages, making this community a very safe place for its residents. Made up of a combination of middle class families and wealthy retirees, Lakeway is one of the most desirable areas in which to live, within the suburbs of Austin.
Austin For Your Next Move
Well, it seems that whatever you’re looking for in a city, Austin not only has it, but Austin has it the best! Yes, if you are searching for a place with good business opportunities, lots of sustainable living practices, career opportunities or just a great place to live, then Austin is the declared winner.
Austin is Forbes Magazine’s #1!
Why isn’t Forbes magazine moving it’s business to Austin? Forbes says its #1 in America! It’s got beautiful scenery, great recreational choices, a healthy realty market and a slick city attitude. And, as if anyone needed confirmation, Forbes magazine has now ranked Austin in the top three of each of its three ‘best in America’ categories.
Texas Primary Reveals Republican Unease Over McCain
The upcoming Texas Primary March 4th has revealed some conservative dissatisfaction with the likely nomination of Senator John McCain for president. This primary ranks as the most important since 1976, when Gerald Ford fought Ronald Reagan for Texas’ delegates to the Republican Convention.
Texas Primary May Decide Democratic Party Nominee
The presidential primary March 4th in Texas may decide which Democrat faces the likely Republican Party nominee, Senator John McCain of Arizona. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the final two Democrats left, face off in a tough, high-profile showdown in the Lone Star State.
Texas Economy Will Grow Throughout 2008
The economic outlook for Texas during 2008 points towards slower growth, yet that’s still better than most parts of the country, which will see no growth at all. Texas, with the 2nd largest state economy in the U.S. and the 15th largest economy in the world, will record growth of about 2.2% annually, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Austin Texas 2008 Economic Forecast
The economic outlook for Austin generally mirrors the Texas forecast: local job and population growth outperforms the national economy. The Texas Workforce Commission predicts 3.1% job growth, while local economist Angelos Angelou predicts 2.3%. The unemployment rate for December 2007 was estimated at 3.6%, down from 5.1% in the Austin area during October 2006.
Austin’s City in a Park
Austin’s City in a Park
Useless Real Estate Middle Men and How to Avoid Them!
How do HomeGain, Realtor.com, Service Magic and other companies like this make money? These companies are called lead generation companies. They spend vast amounts of money advertising on TV, the Internet, radio, and in print so that you’ll go to their website to find information about real estate. When you click on a property and request information the company then either sells the lead at a fee ranging from $20-$50 for an unqualified lead or up to a 35% referral fee for leads that are more valuable.
Do You Know Who Your Working With When It Comes To Buying Your Home?
The real estate industry is made up of mostly agents with less than 2 years of experience in real estate. Sure they may have 5-10 years of marketing and sales experience listed on their website along with the grey hair that age brings, but have they really been selling and buying real estate for that long? Let’s take a look at a few tools that you as a consumer can use to do your homework on your agent.
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