Neighborhood Profile: The Polo Club at Rooster Springs

The Polo Club is a private residential community located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Close to downtown however once you enter thru the community gates, a distinctly pastoral charm takes over. It is home to fewer than 100 families who enjoy the outdoors and an equestrian-oriented lifestyle. Residents enjoy the beautiful Texas Hill Country setting with century-old Oak trees and a clustering of spring-fed ponds. Horses, tennis, biking, swimming, fishing and hiking unspoiled canyon trails are pastimes enjoyed by residents. Highly rated Dripping Springs ISD.

Click below to view one of my great listings in the Polo Club:
http://www.tourfactory.com/735821

Why buy in Austin? Here are just a few reasons...

http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-112711-9608-3-cities-unaffected-by-a-bad-economy?ywaad=ad0035&nc

http://www.walletpop.com/2010/12/31/10-best-places-to-buy-a-home-in-2011/

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2011/05/10/austin-home-prices-expected-to-rise.html?ed=2011-05-10&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pub

http://www.statesman.com/business/real-estate/forecaster-sees-new-home-rebound-hitting-stride-in-1184568.html?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4d361bf850d20847,0

http://www.kvue.com/news/Austins-housing-market-looks-good-going-into-2011-113133759.html

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2010/11/30/austin-highest-rated-recovery-in-us.html?ed=2010-11-30&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pub

http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/14/housing-buyers-list-forbeslife-cx_md_0714bestbuy.html

http://www.alamotitle-austin.com/library/19/AustinAccolades.pdf

Who tops the list for cities unaffected by a bad economy? Austin of course!

Austin ranks #1 on list of cities unaffected by the economy!

Austin, Texas
Reported GDP in 2009: $73 billion
Reported GDP today: $78.4 billion
Unemployment: 6.8%
Population change 2000-10: 20.4%

The locals want to keep Austin weird, and having a glut of jobs and a growing city definitely qualifies as weird during a period of financial turmoil. Heavy hitters such as Dell, the University of Texas, Whole Foods and Forestar Group have helped by doling out jobs, and newcomers such as Samsung have added to the city's work force. But a town that's staked its reputation on art-and-music-fueled funkiness seems to expand every time the South By Southwest music, technology and movie festival rolls through.

Read full article at:
http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-112711-9608-3-cities-unaffected-by-a-bad-economy?ywaad=ad0035&nc

Rodeo Austin… March 11-26th

The complete 2011 Schedule of Events including all your favorite Rodeo Austin hotspots: Rockin’ A Ranch, Ol’ McDonald’s Barn, Crazy Canyon, Luedecke Arena, Town Square, Kidstown and Chow Town! Plus all the ProRodeo & Live Music you can handle, check out this year’s Main Stage Line-Up:

Eli Young Band
Big Time Rush
Dierks Bentley
Jason Derulo
Blake Shelton
Easton Corbin
Josh Turner
The Band Perry
Ronnie Milsap
Joe Nichols
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Clay Walker
Loretta Lynn
Kevin Fowler

For more information visit: http://www.rodeoaustin.com/

10 Best Places to Buy a Home in 2011

Austin is voted one of the best places to buy a home in 2011! Why Austin? Texas' capital and a great college town, Austin is beautiful and the 12th-most-affordable American metro area. Job growth from 2000 to 2010 was 14.1%, according to Trulia; unemployment currently is 7.1%, compared with 9.8% nationwide. The city's population is growing too. These positive indicators are expected to continue in the coming decade. Read more: http://www.walletpop.com/2010/12/31/10-best-places-to-buy-a-home-in-2011/

Austin highest-rated recovery in U.S.

According to the Brookings Institution, Austin was ranked as having the 26th best economic recovery worldwide, the highest rank of all U.S. cities!

To read more visit:

Austin Business Journal_ Austin highest-rated recovery in U.S.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN AUSTIN!

Now-12/23: 48th Annual “The Nutcracker” @ The Long Center:
http://www.balletaustin.org/

Now-12/26: Rockin Christmas Party @ Zach Theater:
http://www.zachtheatre.org/

Now-12/24: 35th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar @ Palmer Event Center:
http://www.armadillobazaar.com/

Now-12/24: Blue Genie Art Bazaar @ Marchesa Hall & Theatre:
http://bluegenieartbazaar.com/

12/17-12/31: Radio City Christmas Spectacular @ Bass Concert Hall:
http://www.texasperformingarts.org/

12/31: First Night Austin @ Downtown:
http://www.firstnightaustin.org/