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Some positive News for Austin & Texas: Texas Poised to Outpace Nation (Again)
Some POSITIVE “News” for Austin and Texas in the article below. Basically the outlook is positive based on several key factors:
- Texas is a business friendly state with tax friendly policies and incentives which are enticing nation wide companies to relocate to Austin as well as the rest of Texas
- Low cost of living for the employees of the companies that are relocating to Texas
- Job growth in several key sectors in Texas
I’m so lucky to live in Texas and especially Austin. If you don’t live in Texas you should 
TEXAS POSTED TO OUTPACE NATION (AGAIN)
COLLEGE STATION (Real Estate Center) – Texas’ economic outlook for 2012 is positive. Job growth is occurring in several sectors, and a low cost of living is enticing businesses to move to the Lone Star State.
It will be tougher going for the nation, however, because of several factors. The housing market needs to clear a high number of foreclosures. Consumers need to pay off their debt. The banking system needs to write off bad debt. Small businesses need to start hiring again.
Writing for the January issue of Tierra Grande magazine, Real Estate Center Chief Economist Dr. Mark Dotzour says, “Fortunately, Texas is poised to outperform the U.S. averages. Home sales volume in Texas should show modest improvement over 2011, and prices should be stable throughout 2012.” Dotzour’s economic outlook is titled “Texas Sails On: Nation Battles Headwinds.”
If your thinking about visiting Austin and taking a closer look into to the local real estate market and considering a move I encourage you to reach out to me and give me a ring: 512.771.0754 or drop me an email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com
It would be my pleasure being your personal Tour Guide & Ambassador to this great place we call Austin, Texas.
The only way to get a closer look is to come visit and explore this Rock ‘in town we call Austin. The term that I’m sure you have heard: “Keep Austin Weird” is a marketing slogan but it’s also who we are – were weird because we are special and different. Unlike any other city in the world. Trust me but don’t take my word for it.. come explore and find out for yourself. That’s what I did back in 1999…. I came down for a long three day weekend and three months later my bags were packed and I was officially moved in just in time to celebrate New Years in my new city! Now that I’ve lived in Austin for over 12 years I get to claim the title Austinite – it’s a title I wear proudly and so can you …. so let me help.
It would be my pleasure to serve you and your real estate needs regardless of if you are all ready living in Austin or considering the move.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Keep Austin Rock’in,
Matthew C. Layman
Austin’s Rock’in Realtor®
http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
cell: 512.771.0754
https://twitter.com/#!/matthewclayman
The Changing Face of Austin Demographics
Top Demographic Trends for Austin, TX
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Total growth and population increase during the decade:
Austin’s total growth increased incrementally over the past 50 years. During the 1960s, the total growth in Austin totaled 90,000. The numbers rose to 190,000 during the 70s and 250,000 in the 80s. By the 90s, the total growth number was almost 400,000 and in 2010, hit 466,000. The total population for the Austin-Metropolitan Area was 1,720,000 in 2010. The metropolitan area is often referred to as the Austin MSA, or the Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Austin MSA ranked third in a list of top 30 metropolitan areas ranked by percentage growth. In 2010, the City of Austin ranked 14th, just under San Francisco, for Top 30 largest cities in the country.
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A decidedly suburban tilt to the decade’s population growth:
From 2000-2010, almost 72 percent of all population growth came from the suburbs. This is a significant shift from the 1990s when the growth coming from the suburbs was only 52 percent.
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A lumpy landscape of population growth and decline within the central city:
There are various attributions to these changes, including many middle-class families fleeing from the central city to the suburbs; a big overall drop in household size; a steep increase in the cost of central-city housing, large-scale changes in the racial and ethnic makeup of many central neighborhoods; and unequal tear-downs and rebuilds in terms of total units.
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Deep urban pooling and suburban sprawling of working-class households:
The total population growth of whites was 176,000 compared to almost 200,000 Hispanics from 2000-2010.
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Significant suburbanization of African-American households:
From 2000-2010, Austin was one of the top cities where African-Americans moved to its suburbs. Other cities that made the list include Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Denver, San Jose, and Los Angeles.
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Substantial increase in international immigration:
Immigrants played a part in population growth, with 65 percent domestic migration, 28 percent natural immigration and eight percent international immigration. The domestic percentage slowed to 41 percent domestic migration, growing to 36 percent for natural immigration and 23 percent for international immigration.
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New growth numbers for the very young, baby boomers and seniors:
In 2010, the under-five age group was 122,000; there were 60,000 boomers and 19,000 seniors. Austin was one of the metro areas with the fastest growing pre-senior (age 55-64) and senior (65 and older) population from 2000-2010. Other cities on the list are Raleigh, Madison, Salt Lake City and Portland.
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The Asian boom:
From 1970 to 2010, the total Asian population grew to 82,000. Asians make up over six percent of the total Austin population, with Houston’s Asian population at 5.8 percent. The total Asian population includes 29.9 percent Indian; 23.1 percent Chinese, 15.2 percent Vietnamese, 13.0 percent other, 11.0 percent Korean, 5.4 percent Filipino; and 2.4 percent Japanese.
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Hispanics now dominating the younger cohorts:
Compared to other races under age 18, Hispanics make up 50 percent; Anglos are 31.8 percent; African-Americans are 8.3 percent; Asians 5.7 percent; and 3.3 percent are other.
Austin and its suburban cities continue to boom, with an increase in African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, as well as the baby-boomers and seniors. It will be interesting to see how Central Texas and its populations evolve over the next decade.
This data came from City of Austin Demographer Ryan Robinson, who studies data mapping and interpretation, population change, and the rise of socioeconomic inequality.
If your thinking about visiting Austin because you are attracted to one of the many different reasons people fall in LOVE with AUSTIN - and interested in getting a closer look at the local real estate market because you seriously considering a move or relocating- I would love to be your Tour Guide & Ambassador to this special place on earth we call Austin!
The only way to get a closer look is to come visit and explore this Rock ‘in town we call Austin. The term that I’m sure you have heard: “Keep Austin Weird” is a marketing slogan but it’s also who we are – were weird because we are special and different. Unlike any other city in the world. Trust me but don’t take my word for it.. come explore and find out for yourself. That’s what I did back in 1999 I came down for a long three day weekend and three months later my bags were packed and I was officially moved in just in time to celebrate New Years in my new city! Now that I’ve lived in Austin for over 10 years I get to claim the title Austinite – it’s a title I wear proudly and so can you …. so let me help.
Just call me Cell: (512) 771.0754 or email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com Come plant your roots in Austin …we would love to have you!
If you are all ready living in this Rock ‘in town we call Austin and looking to move-up or become a first time home buyer please give me a call. I enjoy working with locals as much as I do new folks relocating to our beloved city. I would love to assist in helping you find your next dream home or condo.
Keep Austin Rock ‘in,
Matthew C. Layman
Austin’s Rock ‘in Realtor®
http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
cell: 512.771.0754
https://twitter.com/#!/matthewclayman
The new Formula 1 race track in Austin Texas has a name: Circuit of the Americas
The pinnacle of racing championships: Formula 1 and MotoGP are global events held in the worlds premiere designations. Creating week long festivals where ever they go. Now they will go FULL THROTTLE in Austin, TX.
At a new facility designed to provide one of the greatest fan experiences in the world called:
Circuit of the Americas
At 3.4 miles long and an elevation change of 133 feet it will be one of the most challenging courses in the world for drivers and one of the most exciting for spectators. This course has been designed for any and all classes or racing from motor power to human power but it’s much more than a race track.
It’s a world class destination for:
- Performance
- Education
- Business
And it’s poised to have a major impact on the local economy and the entire region:
- Estimated annual impact over $400,000,000 Million
- 1,110 new construction jobs created
With features that extend well beyond the pit lane:
- Conference Facilities
- Executive Meeting Suites
- Trauma Center and EMS Training Facility
- Law Enforcement Training Areas
- University and School Partnership Programs
- Expansive Live Music Space
Austin Texas is perfectly situation by both American coasts along with Canada and Central America. Austin is home to thinkers, innovators, entertainers, philanthropists, to one of the countries most vital technology hubs, and to the friendliest and most welcoming folks in the state of Texas.
Austin has been recognized for being:
- Voted top 2 “Best Cities” in the U.S. (Money Magazine)
- Voted Top 3 “Hippest Cities” in the U.S. (Forbes)
- Known as “The Live Music Capital of the World”
- Voted #1 “Best City for the Next Decade” (Kiplingers)
Formula 1 is the world’s most watched sport on television annually — boasting 600,000,000 million viewers and over 180 countries.
Circuit of the Americas is the United States new home for the World Champions bringing the World to Austin and Austin to the World!
Watch this awesome video: Circuit of the Americas
If you are a Formula 1 or MotoGP racing fan thinking about visiting Austin to attend the race when it opens up – drop me a line or give me a call. Let me know how I can assist with your visit to Austin. Id be glad to point you in the right direction on where to stay, what cool places to explore, and what wonderful restaurants and local dives to eat at.
If your thinking about visiting Austin because you are attracted to one of the many different reasons people fall in LOVE with AUSTIN - and interested in getting a closer look at the local real estate market because you seriously considering a move or relocating- I would love to be your Tour Guide & Ambassador to this special place on earth we call Austin!
The only way to get a closer look is to come visit and explore this Rock ‘in town we call Austin. The term that I’m sure you have heard: “Keep Austin Weird” is a marketing slogan but it’s also who we are – were weird because we are special and different. Unlike any other city in the world. Trust me but don’t take my word for it.. come explore and find out for yourself. That’s what I did back in 1999 I came down for a long three day weekend and three months later my bags were packed and I was officially moved in just in time to celebrate New Years in my new city! Now that I’ve lived in Austin for over 10 years I get to claim the title Austinite – it’s a title I wear proudly and so can you …. so let me help.
Just call me Cell: (512) 771.0754 or email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com Come plant your roots in Austin …we would love to have you!
If you are all ready living in this Rock ‘in town we call Austin and looking to move-up or become a first time home buyer please give me a call. I enjoy working with locals as much as I do new folks relocating to our beloved city. I would love to assist in helping you find your next dream home.
Keep Austin Rock ‘in,
Matthew C. Layman
Austin’s Rock ‘in Realtor®
http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
cell: 512.771.0754
https://twitter.com/#!/matthewclayman
What makes Austin ….. Austin?!?!
Have you ever wondered what makes Austin……. Austin?!?! I have! So what is Austin’s unique equation? This is (distilled!) result of over a year’s worth of conversations and research distilled into a simple expression: Experience + Community = Scene.
Cities that have what I call Unique Ambition are:
- Boston: be smart
- Silicon Valley: be powerful
- Berkeley: live well
- NYC: be rich
- LA: be famous
- DC: be an insider
- Austin?
We have all heard Austin, TX described as: Keep Austin Weird, Live Music Capital of the World, an Open City …….
What makes Austin, TX uniquely Austin is it’s powerful social exchange!!! The scenes that make Austin are….
- Music
- Film
- Leadership
- Spirituality
- Entrepreneurship
- Fitness
- Sustainability
- Interactive
- Social Innovation
- and much more
what does all this add up to? Austin is the BE YOURSELF CITY!!! I can attest to that. When I started to follow my heart & passion a few years ago and “jump” head first into real-estate I told myself I wouldn’t be that average boring square pants Realtor ®. I would be ME!!! I’m Passionate, Unique, Driven, I’m part businessman, part nature boy …. I love music, art, fashion … I like to dress the way I want to dress! Some days I’ll throw on a suit and wear my favorite pair of chucks (converse shoes) or other days I will be wearing a comfortable pair of linen shorts or pants and a golf shirt!
I would fully commit to the person that I am and step into my Destiny …. just being me and allowing Austin to except me for me… nothing more … nothing less …. I am a faithful friend, Austin’s rock’in realtor, energetic entrepreneur, marketing maverick, passionate person, fitness fanatic, lover of life … and overall cool dude! The beauty of that experience is the city accepted me for who I am …. for what I am. And Austin will accept you for who you are …. if you want to have a tattoo, rock a mo-hawk, dye your hair pink, or wear a business suit …. Austin and it’s citizens will accept you for you … as we are the BE YOURSELF CITY!!! No judgment just acceptance!
People from all over the world are drawn and attracted to Austin because of it’s high quality of life but people also come because on a subconscious level they know they can just BE! How refreshing and empowering is that!!!
Austin is that city where your DREAMS come to LIFE! Where you truly live your dream life and career! You get to help people, make a good living, follow your passions and interests, give back to your community, and you are allowed to be yourself all at the same time without ever having to SELL out!
Watch this awesome video called: The Austin Equation by Bijoy Goswami
If your thinking about visiting Austin because you are attracted to this uplifting city motto: BE YOURSELF CITY - and interested in getting a closer look at the local real estate market because you seriously considering a move or relocating- I would love to be your Tour Guide & Ambassador to this special place on earth so please give me a call to set up an appointment to tour this wonderful place we call heaven cell: (512) 771.0754 or email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com Come plant your roots in Austin …we would love to have you!
If you are all ready living in this Rock ‘in town we call Austin and looking to become a first time home buyer or looking to move up give me a call. I would love to assist in helping you find your next dream home.
Keep Austin Rock’in,
Matthew C. Layman
Austin’s Rock ‘in Realtor
http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
cell: 512.771.0754
The quality of life is what attracts new-comers to Austin
The quality of life is what attracts new-comers to Austin, TX
A cool map of Austin, TX
Music: No matter how many things you’ve heard about the music scene in Austin, you can’t visualize its full depth and breadth. More than 150 venues offer regular musical sets. At any given time, more than 3,000 musical acts navigate this maze, and public places are a magnet for live music. Almost across the board it’s a consistently high level of musicianship that twice a year peaks in mammoth festivals: South by Southwest (SXSW) in the spring and Austin City Limits Music Festival in the fall. The SXSW Conference & Festival offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. It’s a unique environment and experience and could only happen in Austin. You have a chance to discovery the hottest up and coming bands and artists that are coming out of the music world, you also get to gaze your eyes on some killer independent films that are on display, and take a bath in the latest innovative technologies where the brightest minds in emerging media and industry leaders share visions of the future through the latest digital tools and platforms. The SXSW is dated for March 11-20, 2011. Austin City Limits Music Festival know as ACL is a three day, eight stage event that happens in Austin every fall that will feature over 130 of the hottest and most popular bands and artists from around the world. This year the event will be held on September 16-18th 2011. If you love live music – Austin, TX is for you!
Arts: Second only to music, the arts are ubiquitous in Central Texas. In a select group of cities with professional symphony, opera, ballet, and theater companies, Austin also has benefited as those offerings improved exponentially during the past decades. There’s only one large art museum – the Blanton Museum of Art – but plenty of high-quality galleries and smaller museums. Comedy is red-hot in Austin, with dozens of transient sketch , improv and hybrid comedy troupes winning international fame.
Movies: Austin has been a movie mecca, more or less, for about 20 years. Besides giants like Robert Rodriguez, Mike Judge, Richard Linklater and Elizabeth Avellan, other directors, actors, designers and technicians wander our streets every day. Austin has been nicknamed Hollywood’s third coast and is rumored to be second in movie film and production only to Hollywood. And Austin was also featured #5 out of 10 best cities in the US to live, work, and make movies in 2010. The Alamo Drafthouse phenomenon started here and if you haven’t experienced a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse you must on your next visit. Not only do you get to have the opportunity to view old movie classics but you get to eat, drink and be merry while taking in your favorite cinema. Depend on the good folks with the Austin Film Society, Austin Film Festival, SXSW film festival and other hyperactive groups to keep this city cranking out the films. The most recent box office hits: Machete and Predators were both filmed in surrounding Austin area, Bastrop, and film/edited at Robert Rodriguez studio named Troublemaker Studios located in the Mueller master plan community of Austin which is located right off I-35 five minutes from downtown Austin.
Alamo Draft House
Nightlife: As money poured into Austin during the past two or three booms, club scenesters multiplied the “going out” options. Ultra-lounges were all the rage a couple of years ago. Now the night tribes follow celebrity party planners, social media mavens, and mixologists sparking the next cocktail revolution. Newer entertainment districts include West Sixth Street, East E. Sixth Street and Rainey Street. If your looking for a point in the right direction I would be glad to share with you some of my favorite nightlife spots from pure clubs, to outside roof top bars, to lounges, to old gutted houses turned into a chill scene to meet friends for drinks after a long day of work.
West 6th Street - visit Dogwood & Molotov I know the owners!
Sports: In Austin, sports count as entertainment. Especially the University of Texas Longhorns on any field of action. They’ve been joined recently by superior minor-league teams, such as the Round Rock Express, Austin Toros, Texas Stars and the amazing freshman Austin Aztex. The University of Texas has an impressive winning record when it comes to Football, Basketball, & Baseball. The teams each respectively are always in the top 5 or 10 in the nation year in and year out. Which is very impressive considering it’s tough to keep that level of consistency going in a college program. Add to that fast-expanding local sports bar phenoms, such as Third Base, Bikinis, Cover 3, and Cuatros.
Sytle: Not long ago, the only fashion show in town was staged annually by the UT design program. Now it seems models walk the runway every night of the week. The presence of powerful national stores (Neiman Marcus, Saks, etc.) helps, but more influential are the masses of designers and boutiques that make up the backbone of the Austin fashion scene. If you are in Austin on a first Thursday – take in the sights and sounds of south Congress as all the local boutiques open up for extended hours to show off their latest fashion forward designs, sales, along with offering up cool music by some of the hottest Austin DJ’s, and delicious food and drinks.
Food: When asked what they do for entertainment, Austintes often say: “Eat out.” As you will soon discover, dining in Austin often comes with a dash of design, music, comedy, or film. Austin is home to the most restaurants and bars per capita than any other American city! So take it all in!
If your thinking about visiting Austin because you are attracted to the quality of life that this city offers - and interested in getting a closer look at the local real estate market because you seriously considering a move or relocating- please give me a call to set up an appointment to tour this wonderful place we call heaven cell: (512) 771.0754 or email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com If you are all ready living in this Rock ‘in town we call Austin and looking to become a first time home buyer or looking to move up give me a call I would love to assist you find your next dream home.
Keep Austin Rock’in,
Matthew C. Layman
Austin’s Rock ‘in Realtor
http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
cell: 512.771.0754
Austin Leads Country in Job Growth
No surprise here …. Austin was featured on CBS Evening News with Anthony Mason.
Austin Leads Country in Job Growth
Anthony Mason takes a closer look into why Austin, Texas is leading the nation in job growth
Feel free to watch the video on CBS News Website: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7224282n&tag=contentMain;contentBody
Here is the CBS Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbG0NIc6L3k
So my next question to you is – When are you moving to Austin?
If your jobless I would be on the next plane, train, bus, or automobile…. if you have a job and looking for a better one plus a quality of life UPGRADE … you couldn’t pick a better place!
I’m Austin’s #1 Tour-guide and Ambassador … so let me help you find a home, condo, townhouse, apartment, farm and ranch, whatever will find it! If you want to rent a house or apartment first and get your feel of the lay of the land before you set some permanent roots we can do that as well. It really depends on your personal situation if renting or buying first is your best option….. that’s unique as your dna!
I’d love to help! So give me a call: 512.771.0754 or drop me a line: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com
Have a Rock’in good day,
Matthew
Austin’s #1 Rock’in Realtor
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Austin a top spot for young entrepreneurs
Austin, TX. keeps making news headlines again. Austin was one of the top 10 cities for young entrepreneurs last year according to Under30CEO.
Austin, TX
Austin, TX was ranked number 3 on the top 10 list. I can remember like it was yesterday when I decided to move to Austin. It was back in November of 1999, I was living in Harrisonburg, VA. at the time and just returned from a long 3-day weekend visiting Austin over Halloween weekend. I was a young 21 one year old entrepreneur with ambitious dreams of making it big in the ‘live music capital of the world’. At the time I had a home-based business where I sold air and water purification equipment and decided Austin was a great place to further my career as an entrepreneur. One of the many reasons why I decided on Austin over several other cities as it was a small-business friendly city. At the heart of Austin beats the entrepreneur spirit. And since Austin is so forward thinking we attract lots of start-up companies, green companies, hi-tech, computer-science, investing, etc.
It’s no surprise to me to see Austin now in 2010 and 2011 leading the nation in the recession recovery. With the Texas Workforce Commission predicting a 2-2.5% annual net growth in jobs through 2012.
If you are a young ambitious entrepreneur part of the generation Y moving to Austin to start your own firm, or land a cool hi-tech job at Samsung, or maybe trying your hand at the leading social networking site Facebook, this Rock’in city has a place for you. And because Austin is so cool we attract young and old, Austin is one of the leading places in America as well where baby-boomers go to retire.
To read more about this article visit the Austin Business Journal here: http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2011/01/04/austin-a-top-spot-for-young.html
If your thinking of moving to Austin and have questions about the city from weather to business networking I would be glad to help out anyway I can. If your thinking of calling Austin home I would highly encourage you to make an official visit to explore and see the city for yourself. You will find some many wonderful reasons why to fall in love with this place. From the live music scene, two beautiful lakes, University of Texas, state capital, south congress shopping, the ever growing downtown Austin skyline, to our beautiful hill country this city has it all. Regardless of your age … young or old this city is for YOU! Come find your purpose and destiny here and help us continue to make Austin, TX the #1 destination city in America.
If you have questions or If I can assist you with any real estate needs don’t hesitate to call 512.771.0754 or email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com
Keep Austin Rock’in,
-Matthew
Austin’s #1 Rock’in Realtor
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Harris Branch (Austin, TX) Fall Garage Sale
Hey Neighbors & Austinites,
Harris Branch neighborhood in Austin, TX 78754 off of Harris Branch Parkway is having a neighbor wide “GARAGE-SALE” on Saturday October 2nd.
I know some garage sales will open up as early as 8am while others will open up between 9am-10am. Have fun today shopping for bargains: Good Luck!
Harris Branch Garage Sale
What are your thoughts on Garage Sales …. Do you love em? Hate em? Or don’t really have an opinion?
Would you like to stay up to date with what’s going on within Harris Branch? Make sure you fan the Harris Branch Facebook Fan Page at: http://www.facebook.com/Harrisbranch It’s a great way to stay connected and build better relationships with your neighbors, stay up to date on neighborhood news, learn about the latest real estate stats, and much much more.
Harris Branch currently has 16 homes for sale within it’s subdivision right now. Homes range from the $220’s with 6 bedrooms all the way down to the $120’s with 3 to 4 bedrooms.
Here is an interesting Austin, TX Real Estate stat: There’s only one buyer for every eight listings currently on the market right now in Austin under the $200,000 mark. So eight sellers have to compete for just one buyer! I would call that a BUYERS MARKET!
If you are looking to buy a home in the Harris Branch subdivision drop me a line or give me a call because I know what the real values are of the homes within this neighborhood and can help negotiate the best sales price on your behalf. Neighbors thinking of selling your home … you must work with the #1 Harris Branch Realtor and Neighborhood Expert …. All of my listings average a receipted contract within the first 30 days or less.
If you currently live outside of our beloved city and thinking to relocate to the Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Round Rock, Pflugerville, or another Austin suburb, ask me for the Austin Texas Relocation Package and I will gladly email you a copy. I’ll look forward to hearing from you soon! Feel free to leave a comment with your questions, opinions on the yard sale, or anything else you would like to talk about. The #1 Harris Branch Neighborhood Expert Matthew C Layman
Helping you reach your real estate dreams and goals,
Matthew C. Layman
Cell: 512-771-0754
mlatxrealestate@gmail.com
http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
https://twitter.com/matthewclayman
Formula 1 coming to Austin, TX
Formula1 racing is coming to Austin, TX!!!
I can hardly believe it! But it’s true … http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2010/5/10824.html
Austin, TX will serve as the the host city of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix from 2012 through 2021.
What are your thoughts on the Formula 1 Grand Prix coming to Austin,TX? Good or Bad?
Personally I am in favor of the Formula 1 Grand Prix event coming to our beloved city. I believe this will have a huge positive impact on the local economy, jobs, growth, construction, real estate values, travel, etc.
I do know a local developer who showed the East Austin land back in 2008 for a mega complex said Austin race mastermind Tavo Hellmund planned for a mixed-use development that would most likely incorporate clean tech and high-performance research and development hubs. Along with office and hospitality development. I do know the long term goal for F1 racing is electric power ….. it’s the wave of the future! Hellemund had a vision to build the track along with a development center that would hold high-performance battery and fuel cell researchers. If that is the case I’m all for it 110%!!! Austin is leading the green building movement we might as well lead the formula1 race car industry as well.
Now is a great time to invest in Austin, TX real estate!!! With low interest rates … now is the time to be buying. This city has every ingredient to double in size over the next ten to fifteen years …
If you are thinking about relocating to Austin, TX and interested in learning more about the Austin, TX Real Estate market feel free to give me a call at 512.771.0754 or email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com anytime. I will be glad to assist you with any of your real estate needs. To stay up on the Latest Rockin’ News & Real Estate News in Austin subscribe to my blog and you will be emailed every time I make a new post: http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
from the article:
Mr. Hellmund added: “This is a case of the right timing in the right place. As many Americans know, Austin has earned a reputation as one of the ‘it’ cities in the United States. Austin features that rare combination of ideal geographic location and beauty. Its fine dining, world-renowned hospitality and excellent transportation infrastructure make Austin ideally suited to host and manage an event of this magnitude. Few cities if any in America could rival the connectivity of all the key elements needed for hosting a Formula 1 event as well as Austin. Now, many people around the world will have the opportunity to experience a world-class event, facility and city.”
“We are pleased Texas has the opportunity to be involved with Formula 1 and that an event of this magnitude is coming to Austin,” said Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. “It has been a pleasure working with Full Throttle Productions, LP and Mr. Hellmund on this project. Their tradition of producing successful major events coupled with a thirty year relationship with Mr. Ecclestone has us looking forward to this worldwide event and the benefits it will bring, including local job creation, increased tourism and a significant economic impact added to our state economy. The visibility and prestige of this event will spotlight our state on an international stage.”
Texas Governor Rick Perry conveyed his enthusiasm for the project, explaining “Texas’ relatively strong economy continues to draw both national and international attention and I commend Comptroller Combs for her work in bringing this exciting event to the Lone Star State.”
City of Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell continued the positive sentiments, adding “The City of Austin will be proud to host this magnificent event and I look forward to welcoming the participants and fans of Formula One to our City.”
Full Throttle Productions, LP acknowledges with great appreciation the efforts of all parties involved including Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of the Formula One Group, and the local and state officials of Texas.
“It has been a shared vision and monumental task to reach this agreement. We realize that over the last 30 years there have been one or two missing pieces from the previous editions of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™. We have a tremendous opportunity at hand to do it right – to feature Austin as the backdrop and produce the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ as one of the great sporting events in the world,” stated Hellmund.
In addition to the State of Texas being the 11th strongest economy in the world, it has more Fortune 500 company headquarters than any other state. Key features of Austin include:
- State capital nicknamed ‘Silicon Hills’ for being one of the most important regions in the US for the Technology Industry;
- USA’s 15th largest city and is located 145 miles from Houston (4th largest US city), 70 miles from San Antonio (7th largest US city), and 180 miles from Dallas (8th largest US city), population in this triangle is over 22 million;
- perfectly located geographically for North, South and Central American visitors;
- over 130 daily departing international flights within 180 miles;
- over 250,000 hotel rooms within 180 miles;
- desirable year-round climate, with an average annual temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius);
- geographically located in the Texas Hill Country, easily the most beautiful city in the State, and considered one of the most in the US;
- hotels/downtown/Formula 1 circuit/airport located within close proximity of each other, which is nearly impossible for any other large city in the US;
- world class night life entertainment along renowned ‘Sixth Street’; and
- large film industry presence – many movies filmed in the area.
Austin’s National Recognition
- Known as “The Live Music Capital of the World”
- Voted “Greenest City in America” (MSN)
- Voted “Least Stressful Large Metro” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Two “Best Cities” in the United States (Money Magazine)
- Voted Top Three “Hippest Cities” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Five “Safest Cities” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Ten “Sports & Fitness Cities” in the USA (Sports Business Journal)
Full Throttle Productions, LP is an Austin, Texas, special event and sports production company that provides event conception, event project management, day of event oversight, staffing and volunteer services, venue planning and logistics support.
More information on the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ will be forthcoming shortly. In the meantime, all queries should be directed to info@fullthrottleproductionslp.com.
Austin, TX in the News Again! Austin ranks high on ‘Quality of Life’ …
Austin is in the news again! Austin ranks high on ‘Quality of Life’
http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/05/24/daily8.html
When you click on the article you will be able to click on a really cool interactive chart.
Austin has had strong population growth, 32 percent since 2000, also helped in overall ranking, as well as a comparatively high percent walking to work , 7.1 percent.
When YOU think of ‘Quality of Life’ … what characteristics come to mind? If you had to name out or list ten things that really stand out to you … that would give you that quality of life that we all seek and desire what would those be?
I want to hear from you.
It feels good to call Austin home. I’m proud to be a resident of Austin, TX for over ten years now and going on eleven. Wow does time fly when you are having fun!
If you are thinking about relocating to Austin, TX and interested in learning more about the Austin, TX Real Estate market feel free to give me a call at 512.771.0754 or email: mlatxrealestate@gmail.com anytime. I will be glad to assist you with any of your real estate needs. If you have questions or just wanting to get some feedback I will be glad to help anyway I can. To stay up on the Latest Rockin’ News & Real Estate News in Austin subscribe to my blog and you will be emailed every time I make a new post: http://austinsrockinrealestateblog.com/
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