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Austin: A great place to live

November 4th, 2009 · Filed under: Austin/TX

Posted by Keri Ledezma

I know I may be biased, but many will agree with me that Austin is a fabulous place to live. It offers a moderate cost of living, a high quality of life, and a climate that allows you to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Earlier this year, Austin was rated as one of the best cities for recession recovery, according to Forbes.com. [...]

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Austin is ranked #1…again!

October 15th, 2008 · Filed under: Austin/TX

Posted by Keri Ledezma

Many indicators have shown that the Texas economy has remained relatively strong in the economic downturn. This was recently confirmed in a Forbes.com ranking of America’s Best Bang for the Buck Cities.
The ranking was based on factors such as projected job growth, median house price, median household income, and the cost of living index. Not surprisingly, [...]

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