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        <description>Austin Real Estate Blog - Cantera Real Estate - This multi-author blog covers the local Austin, Texas real estate market, housing trends, new developments, new MLS listings, Austin area news, and relocation info.</description>
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            <title>Texas Ranked Number 1 on List of States with the Best Business Climate</title>
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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&rsquo; 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... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:53:58 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>The Texaplex - Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio </title>
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David Winans is real estate broker in Dallas, Texas who coined the term &quot;Texaplex&quot; 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.

  



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The TexaPlex Project 

David Winans &amp; Associates

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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:43:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Austin Formula 1 Race Date Moved to November</title>
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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 &ldquo;positive sign&rdquo; that Formula One officials want the event to be... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:49:03 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>New Marriott Marquis Hotel to be Constructed in Downtown Austin</title>
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Marriott Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to open a new Marriott Marquis hotel, which will be part of Marriott International&rsquo;s signature Marriott Hotels &amp; 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 hote... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:54:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Austin to Move to Stage 2 Water Restrictions Starting September 6</title>
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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. ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:03:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Report Finds Texas is Poised to Lead the Nation</title>
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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 pet... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:28:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Survey Finds Texas is the Most Popular Destination for Relocating Americans</title>
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A recent survey conducted by Relocation.com found that a growing number of Americans are deciding to make the move to Texas. In fact, Texas knocked California out of the top position in terms of the most popular places for Americans to move to. In all, the Website found that the number of people who were interested in moving to Texas jumped by 50 percent when comparing the results of the survey taken in February 2011 to June 2010.

In order to come to these conclusions, Relocation.com surveyed ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 18:27:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <title>Plans for F1 Facilities Finalized in Austin</title>
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After years of hard work to bring Formula One to Austin and months spent developing the plan for the track and its facilities, the project received final approval in January. As expected, the final plan will involve far more than just a 3.4 mile track. In addition to the numerous attractions that will be included within the $250 million facility, project developers will also be building a private substation for Austin Energy as part of the plan.

With all of the county and city permits properly... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <title>Greenshores on Lake Austin Lot for Sale</title>
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3717 Pappys Way, Greenshores Lot - Asking $195k

Fantastic lot backing to the greenbelt with large oak trees, plenty of privacy, and a level build area. NOT BUILDER RESTRICTED! This is the only available lot on the street, with million dollar homes on each side. Greenshores has a private Lake Austin park with a boat ramp just down the street from the property. POTENTIAL FOR LAKE AUSTIN VIEWS

Call Jim Olenbush at 512-825-5712 for more information 

 

 

 

Call Jim Olenbush at 512-825-5712 for... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:50:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <title>Austin Has the Third Best Job Market in the Country</title>
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According to a recent report released by Forbes, Austin has the third best employment opportunities in the nation. The capital city earned this distinction for a multitude of reasons, with the primary reasons cited by the publication being:


The city&rsquo;s relatively low unemployment rate, which is currently sitting at about 7.0 percent

The relatively low job-seekers to employment openings ratio, which is currently at about 2.39 to 1


According to Forbes, there are many reasons why Austin ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:08:52 -0600</pubDate>
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