December 2009 
There are 70 blog entries for December 2009.
Austin Ranks High For Next Best Recovering Job Market
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 4:41pm. 99 Views, 0 Comments.
Austin ranked #14 on Businessweek's Top 25 Next Job Markets To Recover
list. Reports claim that Austin did well during the recession due to
the abundance of education and government jobs. Austin, home to the
University of Texas and State Capital of Austin, is one of the few
cities that have helped to stabilize the economy. Here are the stats:
Last quarter Q3, the annualized job growth was down at only -1.4%. The
projected annualized job growth for Q1 2010 is estimated at 1.2%.
Austin recently had its first quarter of recovery in Q4. Austin's
unemployment rate is 7.3%, lower than the national double-digit
average, 11%. The Austin Chamber of Commerce has a great write-up on
this here.
Continue reading about the top 25 cities to recover next…
October 2009 Shows Surging Austin Home Sales
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 4:41pm. 70 Views, 0 Comments.
Home sales surged high in October 2009 versus last October 2008.
While homes listed were up in 2008, they didn't sell as well compared
to 2009 sales according to the Multiple Listing Service report
by the Austin Board of REALTORS®. Austin real estate experts attribute
the success of Austin's housing market to the tax credit extension.
The following is part of an interview with the Board of Austin Realtors chairman, Jay Gohil:
“Sales volume like this is similar to what we saw in 2005, which is an
encouraging sign. It’s possible some of this surge in volume was
related to the original deadline for the first-time homebuyer tax
credit, so it’s good for our market that the tax credit was both
extended until April and expanded to include more…
Austin's Technology Job Market Still Strong
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 4:41pm. 75 Views, 0 Comments.
Even though tech-related jobs in Austin took a sharp turn for the
worst this past year, Austin is still one of the best job markets in
the U.S. to find employment opportunities in the technology industry.
According to the Texas Workforce Commission,
Central Texas lost 12% of employed technology workers to layoffs in
2009 as compared to 2008. While Central Texas lost 1/8 of its employed
tech workers, Indiana-based Dice, Inc.
reports that Austin has the second highest percentage of tech-related
job postings in the country, trailing right behind Charolette, North
Carolina.
Read more about how Austin's technology industry is fairing here.
Retail Sales Growth Expected To Improve Austin's Economy
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 6:29pm. 68 Views, 0 Comments.
According to a report done by Pitney Bowes Business Insight, Austin is expected to grow in retail sales through the year 2010. Where there's retail growth, there's economy growth and a better way of living. The nation-wide study includes data from different retail sectors, including drug stores, high-end retail, mid-tier retail, and value retail stores. Austin ranked number one on the list followed by several other Texas cities, including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio ranking third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.
Catch up on the full article about Austin's projected retail sales growth here.
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Is the Housing Market Trending Upward?
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 6:09pm. 80 Views, 1 Comments.
A new report by Zip Realty, Inc. states that homes listings in Austin, Texas dropped 20% compared to homes listings in November 2008. The number of available homes on the market is not as high as it was this time last year. Some market analysts believe this means that the housing market is on the cusp of a positive trend. Across the country, the trend is not as evident with only a 2.4% decrease in homes listings. Austin's economy is well on its way to recovery, but then again, Austin's real estate is not a bubble market and never was in trouble. Austin is and always will be worth your investment.
Read more about the Austin real estate market positive trend here.
Beg to differ? Leave your insight in the comment section below. We'd love to…
Sweetwater Glen Neighborhood Profile by Jonathan Boatwright
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 12:23pm. 42 Views, 0 Comments.
Sweetwater Glen Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with Jonathan Boatwright, Sweetwater Glen real estate expert.
Where exactly is Sweetwater Glen located? Sweetwater Glen is located in South Austin, on Manchaca Road.
What is the average price of the homes in Sweetwater Glen? The average price of the homes in Sweetwater Glen is $200,000.
What is the average age of the homes in Sweetwater Glen? Homes in Sweetwater Glen are an average of about a year old.
What is the average size of the homes in Sweetwater Glen? The average size of the homes in Sweetwater Glen is 1,793 square feet.
How long do homes stay on the market in Sweetwater…
Meridian Neighborhood Profile by Jonathan Boatwright
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 12:21pm. 40 Views, 0 Comments.
Meridian Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with Jonathan Boatwright, Meridian real estate expert.
Where exactly is Meridian located? Meridian is located in Southwest Austin, next to the Grey Rock Golf Club and and just minutes from MoPac.
What is the average price of the homes in Meridian? Meridian has 3 sections. The first section features 55-foot homesites with prices ranging from $250,000 to $350,000. The second section offers 70-foot homesites, with homes starting at $350,000 up to $500,000. The third section offers 100-foot homesites, with homes ranging from $400,000 up to $700,000 or more. In the future, Meridian will offer estate-size homesites of an acre or more, with homes up…
Circle C Ranch Neighborhood Profile by Jonathan Boatwright
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 12:20pm. 41 Views, 0 Comments.
Circle C Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with Jonathan Boatwright, Circle C real estate expert.
Where exactly is Circle C located? Just 15 minutes
from downtown, Circle C is a charming master-planned community,
accessible from MoPac Boulevard and Slaughter Lane.
What is the average price of the homes in Circle C? The average home in Circle C is priced between $325,000 and $350,000.
What is the average age of the homes in Circle C?
Homes in Circle C were built anywhere from 1985 to 2007. There are a
few sections of Circle C left that are still offering new construction.
What is the average size of the homes in Circle C? Homes in Circle C run…
Scofield Farms Neighborhood Profile by Jenny Walker
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 12:15pm. 44 Views, 0 Comments.
Scofield Farms Austin Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with Jenny Walker, Scofield Farms real estate expert.
Where exactly is Scofield Farms located? Scofield Farms is a master-planned community located close to I-35 and MoPac, between Parmer and Howard Lane.
What is the average price of the homes in Scofield Farms? The average sales price in Scofield Farms is $233,704, with home prices ranging from the $170's to the high $200's.
What is the average age of the homes in Scofield Farms?
Scofield Farms offers resale homes that were built between 1992 and
2002 by David Weekley, Newmark, Hammonds (now Meritage) and Wilshire
Homes.
What is the average…
Crestview Neighborhood Profile by Jenny Walker
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 12:14pm. 27 Views, 0 Comments.
Crestview Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with Jenny Walker, Crestview real estate expert.
Where exactly is Crestview located?
Crestview is a charming neighborhood of older homes in North Central
Austin. It is bordered by Anderson Lane to the north and 2222 to the
south, and by Lamar Blvd. to the east and Burnet Road to the west. With
Austin’s expansion, Crestview has become considered centrally located.
What is the average age of the homes in Crestview? Crestview is known for its quaint older homes built in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
What is the average size of the homes in Crestview? The average size of the homes found here is between 700 and 1,300 square feet. Most have 2 to…
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