In a recent report released by Forbes Magazine, Austin wins the #3 spot for Best US Cities for Jobs right behind the San Francisco/San Jose Bay Area. Those of you living in cities with struggling job markets, might want to consider relocating to Austin, as it was also named one of the Best US Cities […]
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Austin Named Best City for Future Job Growth
The King of “Best of” City Lists, Forbes, recently released their list for best cities for future job growth and Austin (not surprisingly) found it’s way on that list. Those of you who have relocated to Austin without a job are probably not surprised by this award. I’ve heard many stories of people moving here […]
Austin Named Fastest Growing City in America 2014
We see it with our traffic. We see it as we fight for that last parking space at Costco. New restaurants, new office parks, new high-rise condos and suburban sprawl as far as we can see. Our cool and quaint little Texas town is now all grown up and ready for the world. And it […]
Austin Named #1 US Economy
In economic numbers released this week, Austin (and several other Texas cities) came out on top of the top economies in the United States for October 2013. Though not surprising to those of us who live in Austin and have seen the explosive growth, this report helps us quantify. Economic Study Looked at 102 Metros […]
2013 TEA School Ratings Released for Austin Schools
Yesterday the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released their 2013 ratings for all of Texas schools. The last ratings were released in 2011, with a break in 2012 to prepare for the new system. The new ratings are slightly different, but still are based heavily on standardized test scores. 2013 TEA School Ratings for Austin Schools […]
Top 3 Coffee Shops in South Austin
If there is one thing that is not lacking in South Austin are the number of quality coffee shops. Every South Austin neighborhood seems to have their own little cluster of boutique coffee shops, each with a different flavor and vibe. With so many quality choices, how do you pick the best? Best South Austin […]
Austin Named Best City for Young Adults
The secret is out: Austin, TX is the best place for young adults (ages 20 to 29) to live. Forbes.com online magazine reports: “According to our list, uber-hip Austin is the best place to live if you’re in your 20s and searching for a town filled with peers, good job prospects and fun things to […]
#1 Reason Why Austin Housing Market is so Hot
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. They’re why the Austin housing market is so hot. Austin, Texas continues to create new jobs at a remarkable pace. New jobs draw newcomers, and those new arrivals need places to live. The jobs that are being created in Austin are primarily of the white-collar type and many of them are centered […]
San Francisco vs Austin Cost of Living
How does Austin compare to San Francisco with cost of living? Having moved from San Francisco ourselves, we have been noticing the differences as we go out and shop, but wanted to put some real numbers to it. So, we headed over to our favorite cost of living comparison website, BestPlaces.net. First a bit about […]
Austin #2 Best American Cities to Live in a Better Economy
Austin was named the #2 Best American Cities to Live in a Better Economy by Top 10 Spot. The study looked at cities that offered a high quality of life, availability of good, high-paying jobs, reasonable housing prices and a good environment to work and raise a family. Austin is Home to Many High Tech […]