With one of the strongest economies and housing markets in the nation, Austin, TX is a smart place to make what has historically been the most reliable investment, real estate. Why is Texas mostly unaffected by the housing issues that are griping other parts of the US? The Texas legislature amended the rules governing Home Equity Loans, the changes limited the amount that Texas homeowners can borrow against the value of their property, this amount is 80%. Because of this smart law our homeowners are a lot less likely to find themselves owing more than their property is worth. In other parts of the country home owners are allowed to borrow up 110% of the property’s value, they assumed that the rapid appreciation that they were experiencing would continue, unfortunately that was not the case.
But why Austin, TX? Austin, TX ,as capital of Texas, and home to five top colleges and universities in the nation, offers 1000s of permanent jobs that continue to be in high demand. Plus Austin offers more live music than any other large city in the US, and more outdoor activities that any other city in Texas. If you love to spend Saturday afternoons hiking, kayaking, or bicycling and your evenings enjoying good food and phenomenal live music this is where you need to be.
Austin, TX offers numerous neighborhoods all with their own unique style and feel. Do you like Bungalows? Try Hyde Park or Travis Heights. Is a master planned neighborhood with all the bells and whistles more your style? Try Circle C Ranch. This barely scratches the surface of what Austin has to offer, so contact me today, I will help you find what you are looking for.

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