Austin Real Estate Blog

College graduation is just a short month away for more than 1.8 million young adults in the US, which means that many more people will suddenly need jobs. And there's no better place to look for one than Austin, TX!

According to a recent study by The Business Journals, the top three best options for post-recession graduates include Austin, San Jose, CA and Washington. But, why is Austin the best? As always, the rapid expansion and booming technology in the city makes it the best place for opportunities for all, especially those just out of college.

Factors analyzed for this ranking included many qualities appealing to those in their early adult years. These included moderate costs of living, strong growth…

It's beginning to feel like summer and Austin has a lot of events to offer in May! We have compiled a list of activities, festivals, races and more for you to participate in that are uniquely Austin.

Get out to the lake, play at a park or find some indoor activities... the sky's the limit. Annual events such as Pecan Street Festival and the Austin Fashion Week are some favorites, and there are plenty of other things to do outside, like Cap 2K Swim or the World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend, to make this May in Austin one to remember!

Looking for something new and exciting to do this weekend in Austin? MotoGP™ makes its Lone Star State debut at the Circuit of the Americas. The new 1000-acre facility in Austin, Texas is home to this year's 2013 Red Bull's Grand Prix of the Americas.

The World Championship event MotoGP™ makes its Lone Star State debut for the three-day event filled with sports and entertainment on April 19-21, 2013. The event will feature MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 races. Gates open at 8:30AM on Friday, April 19. Fans can meet riders for an autograph session at 4:30PM and enjoy a pit lane and track walk.

Following Round One of MotoGP™ in Qatar, U.S. race fans can get close to the action of Round Two of the eighteen-race…

AUSTIN, TX--April 11, 2013--Press Release

Realty Austin was named to the Power Broker List on RISMedia's 25th Annual Power Broker Report, an exclusive annual ranking of the nation's top firms. The prestigious honor was awarded to leading brokerage firms across the country based on closed transactions and sales volume for 2012. Realty Austin, one of only two Austin-based companies recognized on the list, ranked no. 152 with sales of $794,758,263; and no. 212 with 2,575 closed transactions.

Jonathan Boatwright, co-owner of Realty Austin said, "Our company's performance is a direct result of our powerhouse team of top agents backed by our incredible support team. Our forward-thinking culture, coupled with a commitment to building the…

It's that time of the year — time to get out and enjoy the spring air and all of the events Austin has to offer in April! We have compiled a list of activities, festivals, races and more for you to participate in that are uniquely Austin.

The weather is warming up, and outdoor lovers and event seekers are ready to get out and about. Annual events such as Yoga In The Park and the Capitol 10K are some favorites, and there are plenty of other things to do outside, like volunteering at the Keep Austin Beutiful Clean Sweep or spending the day at the Zilker Garden Festival, to make this April in Austin one to remember!

Texas is heating up fast as one of the states with the best job markets in the U.S.! Forbes ranked five Texas cities in the 10 'Best Cities For Good Jobs', with Austin placing third on the list. Dallas came in first, Houston in second, Fort Worth in fourth, and San Antonio in sixth place.

Using Moody's Analytics data on the 100 largest metro areas, Forbes accounted for factors like rebounding markets, per capita income and unemployment rates. Austin's per capita income of $35,222 is just below the national average of $37,000 while the local unemployment rate of 5.2 percent is fairly below the national average of 8 percent. A few distinct factors attributing to Austin becoming one of the cities with the best job markets in the U.S.…

AUSTIN, TX-- March 21, 2013 -- Press Release

Realty Austin, an award-winning Austin-based real estate brokerage, is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new Southwest Austin office located at Mopac and William Cannon, one of the fastest growing areas of Austin. Realty Austin Southwest celebrated the event on Thursday, March 21, 2013.   Marc Warshawsky, Market Manager of Realty Austin Southwest said, “As the Southwest Austin area continues to evolve and grow, we are proud to have Realty Austin as an anchor of this great neighborhood. We feel Southwest Austin is an exciting place to live and we aim to uphold its integrity and uniqueness. Our goal is to provide hyper-local service, to our customers and the community, through our…

AUSTIN, TX--March 7, 2013--Press Release

Realty Austin, an award-winning Austin-based real estate brokerage, congratulated finalists of the Austin Business Journal’s Residential Real Estate Awards, held at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center on March 7, 2013. Eighteen of Realty Austin’s team were finalists at the annual awards luncheon, and five won the coveted award, placing them amongst Austin’s most exceptional real estate professionals.

Todd Grossman placed 14th in the individual agent category with total sales of $17.8 million in 35 transactions. In the team category, The Lisa Munoz team earned a rank of 10th place with total sales of $21.1 million in 88 transactions; and The Ditlow team was awarded 15th place with…

Looking for Austin Summer camps for kids? Use our comprehensive guide to kids Summer camps in Central Texas to find the perfect ones for the kiddos in your family. Don't let the kids stay in all Summer, get them outdoors for some fun in the sun. From art to sports, music to dance, there's something for everyone this Summer. If you know of a great Summer camp for kids that's not on the list, leave a comment and we'll add it to the next edition.

Best Summer Camps in Austin

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Are you ready to get out of the house and into the Spring air this month? We have compiled a list of Austin-y activities for you to enjoy in March! The weather is warming up, and us outdoor lovers and event seekers are ready to get out and about. Annual events such as Explore UT and Texas Relays are some favorites to attend. There are plenty of other things to do outside, like volunteering at It's My Park! Day or spending the day at the Zilker Kite Festival, to make this March in Austin one to remember!