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Drive-in music festival coming to Austin this month featuring Snoop Dogg, Nelly
AUSTIN, Texas — A drive-in music festival sponsored by Raising Cane’s is in the works for the cities of Austin, Dallas and Lubbock, Texas. The two-day festival dubbed “Hometown Heroes” will be held simultaneously in the three cities on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26, with some artists performing live on stage in one town while the others are streamed in from the other locations. Artists tapped for the event include big names like Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Pat Green, Randy Rogers and more. Viewers in Austin and Lubbock should expect to see headliners like Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Cody Johnson and Pat Green live. Meanwhile, those in Dallas can witness live shows…
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Austin Among Nation’s Best Real Estate Markets: Report
AUSTIN, TX — As mortgage rates hit record lows but amid a backdrop of the coronavirus, researchers sought to identify the nation’s best real estate markets — with Austin cracking the top ten list. Researchers at the personal finance website WalletHub released its report on 2020’s Best Real-Estate Markets detailing the nation’s most attractive real-estate markets in the U.S., comparing 300 cities across 24 key metrics. The data set ranges from median home-price appreciation to home sales turnover rate to job growth. Once crunched, the numbers showed Austin in the 7th overall position among the nation’s best real estate markets, and the 3rd ranking among large cities — bested only by Seattle…
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How Tesla Was Lured to Austin
Amid a frog-drowning on Sunday, several dozen members of the Austin Tesla Club gathered jubilantly in a parking lot in East Austin. Masked fans cheered as a middle-aged man flashed the Bevo with one hand and fired a flamethrower with the other. The crowd was there to celebrate the deal between Travis County and the electric car manufacturer, inked late last week, to build a $1.1 billion, two-thousand-acre factory, named Giga Texas, in the tiny municipality of Del Valle, near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The proposed Tesla plant, which will produce Cybertrucks and Model Y SUVs, is expected to be a billion-dollar investment that will employ five thousand in manufacturing jobs…
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Will mortgage interest rates hit 0%?
One of the top questions that buyers and sellers have been asking in recent weeks is “are mortgage interest rates going to hit 0%”? The answer this question is no. Most economic analysts predict that mortgage interest rates will never go as low as 0% but it’s possible that we could see them dip down to as low as 3% (or lower) by 2021. Regardless of how low mortgage interest rates get, if you’re thinking of buying a home, you shouldn’t wait for interest rates to continue sliding because rates are considered to be historically low right now and that means that you should not hesitate to take advantage of…
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Migration Insights For The Austin Texas Area
If you’ve lived in the Austin Texas area for more than 10 years, you know that the ATX area looks nothing like it did in the 1990’s or early 2000’s. How has the Austin area grown over the last 10 years? Thanks to recent migration stats from Texas National Title we know the following about how many people have migrated to Austin over the last 10 years. Annually since 2010, the Austin metro area gains about 30,800 people a year from domestic migration, 7,300 from international migration, and 16,500 from natural increase. Austin ranks first among the top 50 largest metros for new residents as a percent of total population.…
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Austin Texas Real Estate Market – Fall 2019 Update
It’s hard to believe that fall is almost here and another year is getting close to wrapping up! In spite of the up and down nature of the stock market and the economy, the real estate market has remained steady and continues to be one of the best investments. If you’ve been thinking about buying, selling, or are curious about how the real estate market is doing, this e-newsletter will provide you with information on the real estate market. Interest Rates As of September 12, 2019, the current interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage loan is about 4% depending on the mortgage company that you choose. Rates are expected…
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What Will Austin Look Like in the Next 10 Years?
Are you planning on moving to Austin Texas but are wondering what the area will look like in the next 10 years? If so, you’re not alone. The ATX area is without a doubt changing every year and old buildings are being demolished in favor of new construction. The good news is that not all change is bad and from this point forward we have a good idea of what the Austin area will look like in the next 10-20 years. Thinking About Future Development The sprawling Austin American-Statesman complex has never been much to look at. Built in 1980, the nondescript building consists of more than 300,000 square feet…
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Austin Texas Ranked As 6th Largest Tech Hub in the United States
Are you planning on relocating to Austin Texas to work in technology or maybe start your own tech company? If so, you will be in good company. Thanks to a recent article by patch.com, and data from the CBRE scorecard, we know that Austin has been ranked as the 6th largest technology hub in the United States This won’t be news to some people because Austin has been quietly luring companies from Silicon Valley for years thanks to the lower cost of living and affordable home prices that can’t be found in California. A Great Place for The Tech Industry Besides being a great place to get a tech job,…
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Two Austin Area Venues Ranked Best For Live Music In The World
There’s no doubt that Austin is a fantastic place for live music but does it have some of the best live music venues in the world? The answer to this question is yes. Thanks to recent data from Pollstar Magazine, we know that ticket sales from January 1st through January 30th of this year for Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braufels and Austin’s 360 Amphitheater make both music venues the top destinations in the world, at least for one month anyway. Texas Ranks As Top Live Music Destination As A Whole Are you planning on visiting San Antonio or other cities in Texas to see your favorite bands play? If so,…
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Getting Ready For 4th of July Fun in Central Texas
4th of July is almost here! Can you believe it? If you’re like most people, you know that the 4th of July is one of the best times of year to be hanging out with friends and family because there’s always plenty of fun things to do, especially in Central Texas! In this article I will provide you with a list of fun things to do in Austin and the surrounding area that will all be kicking off by July 4th, 2019. Free Events in Central Texas One of many great things about living in Central Texas is that we always have a variety of fun things to do during…
