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/
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
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/
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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.
To read more visit:
Austin Business Journal_ Austin highest-rated recovery in U.S.
Friday, December 17, 2010
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/
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/
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Austin Real Estate Continues to Hold Value Despite Slower Sales Volume in October
According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, the Austin real estate market continues to hold its value despite a slowdown in sales.
The volume of Austin area home sales in October 2010 was 1,221, down 31 percent from the same month in 2009. Sales volume year-to-date was down five percent from the same period in 2009 with 15,228 homes sold. Homes spent an average of 92 days on the market in October 2010, up 26 percent from the same month in 2009.
The median price of single-family homes in October 2010 was $198,500, up 10 percent from October 2009. Year-to-date, the median home price was $194,990, up three percent from the same period in 2009. Sales activity in the higher prices ranges continued to increase on a year-to-date basis in October with homes priced at $500,000 and above experiencing double-digit sales increases.
According to John Horton, Chairman of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, “Higher priced homes have continued to sell well over the last few months. This trend has been a driver in the steady increases in the median and average prices the market has experienced during the same period.”
Chairman Horton explained, “It has been a unique year in evaluating trends in the real estate market due to the impact of the expired homebuyer tax credits. Monthly comparisons are still being skewed by the artificial stimulus the tax credits provided.”
Horton added, “The market is still providing exceptional opportunities for buyers as we approach the end of the year. Increased active listings throughout the month provide buyers with a good selection of homes to choose from. This, combined with stable home prices and historically low interest rates, makes it a great time for those looking to purchase.”
The volume of Austin area home sales in October 2010 was 1,221, down 31 percent from the same month in 2009. Sales volume year-to-date was down five percent from the same period in 2009 with 15,228 homes sold. Homes spent an average of 92 days on the market in October 2010, up 26 percent from the same month in 2009.
The median price of single-family homes in October 2010 was $198,500, up 10 percent from October 2009. Year-to-date, the median home price was $194,990, up three percent from the same period in 2009. Sales activity in the higher prices ranges continued to increase on a year-to-date basis in October with homes priced at $500,000 and above experiencing double-digit sales increases.
According to John Horton, Chairman of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, “Higher priced homes have continued to sell well over the last few months. This trend has been a driver in the steady increases in the median and average prices the market has experienced during the same period.”
Chairman Horton explained, “It has been a unique year in evaluating trends in the real estate market due to the impact of the expired homebuyer tax credits. Monthly comparisons are still being skewed by the artificial stimulus the tax credits provided.”
Horton added, “The market is still providing exceptional opportunities for buyers as we approach the end of the year. Increased active listings throughout the month provide buyers with a good selection of homes to choose from. This, combined with stable home prices and historically low interest rates, makes it a great time for those looking to purchase.”
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Useful Financial Websites
Many of my clients have asked about good financial websites. Here are a few that I think you may find useful:
1. www.mortgagecalculator.org: easy to use mortgage calculator.
2. www.bankrate.com: has a variety of useful resources including information on more lucrative savings account rates, mortgage rates, and credit card information.
3. www.dinkytown.com: provides access to a over 350 financial calculators for things like mortgage, auto, tax, budgeting, credit cards, retirement, and investment and savings.
1. www.mortgagecalculator.org: easy to use mortgage calculator.
2. www.bankrate.com: has a variety of useful resources including information on more lucrative savings account rates, mortgage rates, and credit card information.
3. www.dinkytown.com: provides access to a over 350 financial calculators for things like mortgage, auto, tax, budgeting, credit cards, retirement, and investment and savings.
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