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Things to do in Austin Texas – October-November 2022
It’s October in Austin Texas and even though the weather is cooling down at night, temperatures are still warm during the day and it’s a great time of year to get out and explore the Austin area. If you’re planning a visit to Austin, here’s a list of things to do that you should add to your list of places to visit before winter. 1. Check out the World Famous Congress Bridge Bats View the Congress Bridge Bats is Austin’s most popular tourist attraction for a reason. It’s simply a marvel. Watch as 1.5 million bats pepper the sky in their nightly departure from Congress Bridge in their relentless and…
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Austin Texas Events – May 2022
May is almost here and with the awesome weather also comes plenty of great things to go in Central Texas! Here is a list of cool things to do in the Austin area during May. Latino Music Month Various Venues The many Latino music genres are showcased during performances on the Plaza at Austin City Hall each Friday at noon. Other special events throughout the month are presented as well. 5/7/22 – 5/8/22 Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival East Sixth Street A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street –…
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Electric Vehicle Ownership On The Rise In Travis County
In 2022, it’s not uncommon to see at least one Tesla in Austin, or across Travis County, daily, compared to two years ago when seeing the most well-known electric car on the market was like spotting a unicorn. One of the biggest reasons why more drivers are investing in electric vehicles in Travis County is Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, who has a home and factory in the Austin area. Since Tesla’s are now made in Texas, it’s not unlikely that we will see more people driving EMV’s in the next 5 years, especially if prices on the average electric vehicle become more affordable for the average car buyer.…
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Austin Named Top Tech City, Rumble Got $15M and More ATX Tech News
Followed by a busy week at South By Southwest, catch up on the latest tech news in Silicon Hills, including funding rounds and Austin being named the best tech city (which most already knew). Keep reading to find out more. This is the Built-In Austin weekly refresh. Austin claimed the title of best tech city in the U.S. CompTIA, a nonprofit IT trade association, published its Tech Town Index. The report evaluated metropolitan areas that have a big tech presence and factored in the cost of living, the number of IT jobs, and projected growth over the next year and next five years. From a list of 20, Austin ranked…
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Austin Ranks Among Top 15 Cities For Homes That Increase In Value
Are you planning on buying real estate in Austin Texas this year? If so, you’re making a smart choice! The Austin Texas real estate market has continued to be on fire in recent years and a recent study has also shown that the ATX area is also a great place to buy a property if you want it to increase in value. 368% Growth Since 1997 Thanks to a recent study by Smart Asset, we know that Austin Texas real estate has appreciated by 368% since 1997. Compare that with Flint, Michigan, the lowest-ranking market. Homes have appreciated by an average of 83% in the same period and carry a…
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Once the last resort for buyers, realtors say ‘everyone wants to be in Pflugerville’
In 2013, Texas Monthly writer John Spong asked the burning question on every long-term Austinite’s mind: Is Austin still Austin when it’s overrun by tech bros and rich hipsters (sometimes indistinguishable, but alas). In his story, titled “All Grown Up,” he pulls up to the Liberty, at the time the gold standard for East Side dives. His group is immediately tagged as interlopers. “Hey, yuppies, why don’t you get in your BMW and drive back to Pflugerville!” a young punk yells at Spong and his pals. Almost a decade ago, the Eastside dive bar was easily spottable from either side of East Sixth Street but is now crunched and hidden between condos. It’s…
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February 2022 – Austin Real Estate Market Update
The Austin Board of Realtors is reporting record breaking sales for the 10th consecutive year. 2021 units sold increased 2.5% compared to 2020. Median home prices are also up 30.8% over 2020 to a whopping $450,000. It’s important to note that December sales decreased year over year by 4% marking the 6th consecutive month for declining sales. The MLS is currently showing an 11% decrease for units sold for January 2022; the 7th consecutive month. This time last year, there were less than 1000 units for sale in the greater Austin area. Though the listing count rose steadily throughout 2021, today, there are currently only 1273 active units. Travis County currently has only 611 units for sale. Austin named the No. 1 housing market for millennials in 2022 Stop…
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Burgeoning Austin suburb boasts second-hottest neighborhood for U.S. homebuyers
he population of Leander soared 123 percent from 2010 to 2020, and the growth shows no signs of letting up. A new report from residential real estate platform Opendoor provides further evidence of the continued popularity of the Williamson County suburb. Leander’s 78641 ZIP code ranks second on Opendoor’s new list of the country’s 10 most popular ZIP codes for homebuyers. To develop the list, Opendoor analyzed home sales in 2021 in the more than 40 markets where it operates brokerages. Chris Westrom, Opendoor’s senior general manager in Austin, says Leander benefits from the population and job growth occurring throughout the metro area. “Leander … offers residents a smaller-town charm while only being about…
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A 2021 guide to holiday lights in and around Central Texas
Tis the season for Christmas in Central Texas and one thing that makes this time of year more enjoyable is holiday lights! If you haven’t gone hunting for Christmas lights yet, in this article I will offer you several locations that you can visit in Central Texas to see some awesome light displays. Where To Find Holiday Lights In Central Texas Austin Trail of Lights: This iconic holiday staple returns for its 57th year and second year as a drive-thru event to light up Zilker Park with over two million lights. Stay warm in your car and cruise through light displays of every shape and size. Open nightly from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31…
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Southwest Airlines Announces Largest Schedule Ever from Austin beginning March 2022
AUSTIN, Texas – Marking its 44th year in the Texas capital this week, Southwest Airlines, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s (AUS) largest carrier, has announced that it will bring even more air service to Austin starting in March. The airline will increase service by more than 20 flights per day, offering nonstop service between Austin and 46 destinations on up to 105 departures a day. “With today’s major investment, we’ve designed a schedule specifically focused on bringing key nonstop routes and adding additional frequencies on already served routes for Austin’s business and leisure travelers,” said Dave Harvey, Southwest’s Vice President of Southwest Business and the airline’s Executive Ambassador to Austin. “We thank…
