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Austin Named Best Place to Buy a Home in 2011

January 10, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

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It’s no secret we actively looked for a place to move and decided on Austin for a number of reasons – weather, great place to raise kids, plenty of things to do, affordable housing just to name a few. Every time I see one of these lists come out, it reinforces our choice to moving to this great city.

Austin Named Best Place to Buy a Home in 2011

WalletPop.com just released its list of Best Places to Buy a Home in 2011 and Austin rounded out the list (not surprisingly) at #1. WalletPop.com cited a 14.1% job growth, lower than average unemployment (7.1% vs. 9.8% nationwide), a growing population, numerous Fortune 500 companies, more than 2,000 tech companies and affordable housing prices compared to a $73,747 median family income. BBQ was also one of their considerations. Though BBQ didn’t come into my decision, one thing I’ve learned in my time here, Texans take their BBQ very seriously.

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If this short post has convinced you to move to Austin, you can use the home search tool below to find your dream home. Need some guidance on where to buy, check out our Austin Neighborhood Guide.

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About Rebecca Jacks

Rebecca has founded her success in real estate on a commitment to personalized service. Clients appreciate her dedication to not only the success of their transaction, but their very peace of mind. She is particularly adept at creating bridges to make home buying and relocation as seamless as possible.

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