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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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            <author>brink@canterarealestate.com (James Brinkman)</author>
            <title>Study Finds Austin is the Fourth Least Stressed Large City in the Country</title>
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A recent study released by Portfolio.com found that Austin residents are the fourth least stressed out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the country. According to the researchers, Austin residents enjoy a low level of stress primarily due to the relatively low unemployment rates coupled with the good health of the city&rsquo;s residents.

When determining the overall level of stress within each city, the researchers considered a number of different factors. These included:

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            <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:20:22 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <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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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <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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            <author>crystal@canterarealestate.com (Crystal Guthrie)</author>
            <title>New Waterfront Listing on Lake Travis</title>
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17735 Reed Park, Jonestown - Asking&nbsp;$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!!

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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:54:24 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>crystal@canterarealestate.com (Crystal Guthrie)</author>
            <title>Texas Ranks in the Top Ten for Entrepreneurs</title>
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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:

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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:03:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <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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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <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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            <author>jim@canterarealestate.com (Jim Olenbush)</author>
            <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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            <author>brink@canterarealestate.com (James Brinkman)</author>
            <title>Texaplex Region Considered to be a Leader in Nation</title>
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According to Newsweek magazine, the &ldquo;Texaplex&rdquo; 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... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:40:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>crystal@canterarealestate.com (Crystal Guthrie)</author>
            <title>Texas Has the Greatest Net Relocation Gains</title>
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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 subtractin... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:33:23 -0500</pubDate>
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