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Central Texas Suburbs on the Rise

Fri, 10/04/2019 - 11:54am

With the decreased home stock inventory and median single-family home price in Austin rising to $400,500 in August - up 2.7% compared with the same time last year — you might be wondering where to find an affordable place to live in the Central Texas area. It turns out two of the most affordable spots in Texas are right in our own backyard. In statistical comparison, Williamson County presented a median price for a single-family home remaining at $295,000, the same as August 2018.

The Impact of Energy on Texas

Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:56pm

Texas leads the nation in energy production. Across every part of the great state of Texas there is energy potential and production. With the second-largest population and the second-largest economy in the nation after California, second only to Alaska in land area, Texas is not playing second in the energy sector.

Spring Buying Season is Here

Spring Buying Season
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 9:52am

Spring is here. Finally, after a long, cloudy and wet winter we have had a couple sunny days, the bluebonnets are starting to boom, allergies are on high alert, and the Spring buying season is starting. To help you prepare, here is a snapshot of the housing market forecast.

The Student Loan Bubble and Path Forward for Graduates

Mon, 02/25/2019 - 3:48pm

America’s total household debt increased by $193 billion (1.5%) to $13.15 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2017 according to the Federal Reserve. Student loan debt ranks as the second largest household debt falling behind mortgage, and in front of auto loans, credit cards and home equity loans.

Household Debt and Credit Developments as of Q4 2017

Austin No. 1 City Gaining Company Migrations from California

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 1:44pm

Austin continues to grow from California residents and business relocations. A recent study by Joseph Vranich of Spectrum Location Solutions revealed more than 13,000 companies have left California for friendlier locations, with Austin being the No. 1 city to gain the California migrations. The study also ranked Texas as No. 1 in the Top 10 states gaining the most from California business relocations, a distinction Texas has held for the past decade.

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