Austin Real Estate Blog 
Texas Ranked Number 1 on List of States with the Best Business Climate
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 3:53pm. 525 Views, 3 Comments.
According to Site Selection magazine, the state of Texas currently has the best business climate in the country. In being placed in the number one spot, Texas effectively ousted North Carolina from the position, which it has held for the past 10 years.
Atlas Van Lines’ annual study of corporate relocations in 2010, Texas saw more than 7,200 inbound relocations compared to just 5,300 outbound relocations. In all, 58 percent of inbound corporate relocations went to Texas. Furthermore, more than 40 percent of the new jobs created in the United States since June 2009 were created in…
The Texaplex - Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 1:43pm. 921 Views, 1 Comments.
David Winans is real estate broker in Dallas, Texas who coined the term "Texaplex" to describe the region encompassing Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston. David has released a new video highlighting all of the great economic news coming from the Texaplex region.
The TexaPlex Project
David Winans & Associates
New Waterfront Listing on Lake Travis
Monday, October 17th, 2011 at 4:54pm. 1123 Views, 3 Comments.
17735 Reed Park, Jonestown - Asking $990,000
Call Crystal Guthrie at 512-422-3452
DEEP Waterfront home in a quiet peaceful cove! Home also for Lease, or lease with option to purchase at the end of the lease. Lease or buy fully furnished. Lots of potential! This home has a lot of natural light, Expansive views of Lake Travis. Always has water!!! Contains 2 large built out spaces that can be converted to Media Room and Wine Cellar, MOTIVATED SELLER!!
Call Crystal Guthrie at 512-422-3452
Texas Ranks in the Top Ten for Entrepreneurs
Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:03pm. 993 Views, 2 Comments.
According to the State Entrepreneurship Index, which measures entrepreneurial activity on a state-by-state basis, Texas ranks number 9 in the nation in terms of entrepreneurial activity. As such, the state moved up an impressive 25 spots when comparing 2010 to 2008.
The index, which was developed by economists from the Bureau of Business Research and Department of Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, evaluates several different components. These include:
• The percentage growth and per capita growth in the state’s business establishments
• The state’s business…
Austin Formula 1 Race Date Moved to November
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 11:49am. 1032 Views, 0 Comments.
While the U.S. Grand Prix was originally set to take place in Austin, Texas in June of next year, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has made the decision to move the event to November 18, 2012. While the decision has faced some criticism, organizers of the event have reportedly responded positively to the change. In fact, Tavo Hellmund, who is the chairman of the U.S. Grand Prix, the decision to push back the date is a “positive sign” that Formula One officials want the event to be an “over-the-top success.”
As Hellmund points out, Ecclestone must consider a number of different…
New Marriott Marquis Hotel to be Constructed in Downtown Austin
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 3:54pm. 1509 Views, 2 Comments.
Marriott Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to open a new Marriott Marquis hotel, which will be part of Marriott International’s signature Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand, in the downtown Austin area. The new hotel, which is scheduled to break ground in mid-2012 after having faced some initial difficulties with getting off the ground, should be open sometime in 2015 if all goes as planned. Offering more than 110,000 square feet of meeting space along with 1,003 rooms, the hotel will offer ample living space while also creating hundreds of jobs in the area.
Owned and operated…
Austin to Move to Stage 2 Water Restrictions Starting September 6
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 2:03pm. 1327 Views, 2 Comments.
Due to triple digit heat coupled with lack of rain, the city of Austin plans to move to Stage 2 water restrictions starting September 6. These new guidelines will make it even more difficult for residents who are trying to keep their lawns and other plant life alive.
Under the new guidelines, residents will only be able to water their lawns once per week and on designated days. While hand-watering will be allowed at any time, the use of sprinkler systems will only be allowed before 10:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. Other restrictions included in State 2 are:
• Vehicles can only be…
Texaplex Region Considered to be a Leader in Nation
Monday, August 15th, 2011 at 12:40pm. 1517 Views, 1 Comments.
According to Newsweek magazine, the “Texaplex” of Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston is among the top ten regions in the country in terms of being poised for an economic recovery. This is largely due to the fact that the Texas metros have a strong energy sector as well as a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
In addition to having a strong energy sector, the Newsweek article found that the state of Texas is also an attractive market for those businesses that are looking for a place to relocate. This was largely due to the fact that the state has a “pro-business attitude” as well as…
Texas Has the Greatest Net Relocation Gains
Sunday, August 14th, 2011 at 7:33pm. 1266 Views, 0 Comments.
A report recently released by Allied Van Lines found that Texas passed all of the other states in the country when it came to net relocation gains last year. As such, 2010 represents the sixth year in a row that the Lone Star State has been at the top of the list.
According to the data collected by Allied Van Lines, Texas experienced a net total of 1,640 moves between January and November 2010. This figure is derived by calculating the number of people moving into the state and then subtracting the number of people who move out of the state with Allied Van Lines’ services.
Although…
Report Finds Texas is Poised to Lead the Nation
Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 8:28pm. 1415 Views, 3 Comments.
A recent report issued by BBVA Compass bank has determined that Texas is poised to lead the country to its economic recovery.
There are many reasons why the Lone Star State is in position to lead the country toward recovery, with oil prices being among them. Other reasons include the fact that the state has enjoyed a relatively stable housing market as well as limited fiscal challenges. The state has also continued to add private jobs to its market while its exports, particularly coal and petroleum products, have remained strong. In short, Texas has managed to remain relatively…
