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Austin-area housing market stays hot, sets January records
Continuing the Austin-area housing market’s hot streak, home sales and the median price paid for those homes set records for a January, according to new data from the Austin Board of Realtors. Low mortgage interest rates, high demand and a shortage of homes continue to fuel the market and drive prices higher, experts and real estate agents say. Sales of single-family homes, townhomes and condos soared almost 24% in January, with 2,523 homes changing hands, a record volume for the month. Half of the houses sold for more than $365,000 and half sold for less, a January record for the median price and an increase of nearly 20% over January 2020’s median. Things To Do Before…
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Governor Abbott announces virtual music conference
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced a virtual, one-day music conference to be held in Texas. The Second Annual Texas Sounds and Cities conference will be held on Monday, November 16 starting at 11 a.m. The conference will be co-hosted by the Texas Music Office and Hear Fort Worth, and it will bring together music lovers to discuss the future of music in Texas. “Music is a big part of the Texas brand,” said Governor Abbott. “As our focus is on safely and strategically revitalizing all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture—Texas is committed to working alongside community leaders to ensure they have the knowledge and…
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Austin restaurant named the country’s Pizzeria of the Year
“Few outsiders in the hospitality world have entered Austin from out of state and left an imprint on the city’s dining scene quite the way brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt have.” That’s what I wrote in the Austin360 Dining Guide last year about the brothers who brought attitude and pizza from Detroit to Austin. The operation that started as a humble trailer in front of a dive bar now includes three restaurants and two trailers. Via 313 has been one of the great local success stories of the past 10 years, and the Hunt brothers’ operation has not gone unnoticed nationally. Pizza Today, the influential industry publication that covers all things pizza,…
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Joe Rogan’s New Home Is On Lake Austin
Joe Rogan has one of the biggest podcasts in the world and after informing his audience recently that he was moving to Texas it was only a matter of time until reports started circulating about where he’s going to buy a home. Thanks to a recent article from heavy.com, we know that Joe’s new home is right on Lake Austin. About Joe Rogan’s New Home Two real estate sources have confirmed that Rogan purchased a home along Lake Austin in Austin, Texas, Culture Map reported. His home is reportedly near homes owned by Sandra Bullock and Austin billionaire John Paul DeJoria, according to sources who spoke with Culture Map. Sandra…
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What does the future hold for Austin’s live music scene?
2020 started on a high note with live music, events and fun things to do in Austin Texas and for most people it looked like 2020 was shaping up to be another great year. Fast forward to March and the future for live music in Austin looked bleak as our favorite live music venues were shut down due to the pandemic and by July we’ve learned that most major concerts and live music events are canceled this year. Sadly, July should be one of the busiest months for live music in the ATX area but with more businesses across Texas shutting down again, it looks like we will have to…
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SXSW partners with Amazon to put its film festival online
The popcorn will be “bring your own” and the barbecue won’t be as good, but the Austin, Texas, SXSW Film Festival is moving online after having its 27th edition canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. SXSW announced Thursday that it’s partnering with Amazon Prime Video to stream as much of its movie line-up as possible for 10 days in the U.S. It will be free to viewers with or without an Amazon Prime membership. South by Southwest organizers has worked frantically to salvage what they could of the festival and bring attention to the many films that had been planning to premiere there. SXSW, which had been scheduled to…
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Drive-thru coronavirus testing in Austin area
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas continues to ramp up its COVID-19 testing capabilities, more and more drive-thru testing sites are starting to pop up. Here are some of the groups doing drive-thru testing in the Austin area: Austin Emergency Center Austin Emergency Center (AEC) announced that it was offering drive-thru or drive-up testing on March 30. Most patients will be able to be evaluated in a minimally invasive manner from the privacy of their cars. Those who are found to be seriously ill will be brought inside the ER for further evaluation. Some evaluations may take place by video, but a doctor will see each patient in person during the visit.…
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March 2020 Austin Real Estate Market Update
‘If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, bitterns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity. When you become comfortable with uncertainty, infinitive possibilities open up in your life” – Eckhart Tolle Howdy, y’all! I know things feel pretty strange these days but truly, I’m seeing a lot of opportunities out there. Opportunity to pause and reflect, to enrich our relationships, to better our health and yes, there’s even opportunity abound in the real estate market. UPDATES As you may have seen, the Austin Board of Realtors temporarily shut down home showings as a response to Austin & Travis County’s shelter in place ordinance.…
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H-E-B giving raise to hourly employees through April 12
As H-E-B employees work to keep up with customers flocking to its stores amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Texas grocery store chain announced March 20 the company is giving many of its hourly employees a raise. Hourly employees who work at H-E-B’s store, manufacturing, warehouse and transportation departments will receive a $2 per hour raise that is effective March 16 through April 12, the store announced. It’s all in an effort to recognize the employees’ hard work and commitment to their customers and communities. “Texans rely on H-E-B and we rely on our great Partners. We understand it is our responsibility to provide essential services to our customers during a time when so many…
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Austin Texas Is The Top City For Real Estate Prospects In 2020
Are you planning on buying or selling a home in the Austin area next year? If so, the ATX area continues to remain the top city for buying or selling a home in the United States, especially in 2020. Why buy or sell a home in the ATX area? The answers are simple. Homes in the Austin Texas area are still priced lower than other comparable properties nationwide, Central Texas has a thriving jobs market, there’s plenty of things to do in the area, and so much more! Buy Or Sell A Home In Austin During 2020 The Urban Land Institute, or ULI, cited Austin as the top U.S. real…
