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Featured ArticlesLiving in AustinIn recent years Austin has emerged as one of the most desirable places in the U.S. to live. Several factors have brought about Austin's recent popularity from the low cost of housing to the diverse cultural activities and entertainment in the city. Austin is also convenient to several popular lakes including Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Large corporations now call the Austin area home as well and these companies continue to attract new residents to the area. The city of Austin is home to about 700,000 residents; with another 700,000 in surrounding suburbs. People, young and old, married and single, rich and not so rich call Austin home. With such a diverse population, natural attractions and employment opportunities it's no wonder more and more people are flocking to this city. Austin is considered the cultural hub of central Texas and with good reason; the music scene in Austin is prolific and is often referred to as the live music capital of Texas. The restaurants are fabulous, offering a selection of cuisine to satisfy true Texans as well as world travelers and the nightlife is a phenomenon all it's own, with vibrant clubs and museums, theatres and don't forget the festivals, farmers markets and community celebrations. The people of Austin revel in their uniqueness and resist the common and mundane so a diverse and original lifestyle is the norm for many residents in Austin. Schools in and around Austin are ranked high and some are considered among the best in the country. The area's communities are designed to promote healthy living and offer not only families but young entrepreneurs as well as empty nesters and retirees a wonderful living experience. The real estate prices don't hurt either; with a median home price somewhere around $200,000 Austin offers a lot of home at a low price. The Austin market has enjoyed steady recent growth and is one of the reasons newcomers are considering Austin a good place to live. Living in Downtown AustinThe downtown area is diverse in its living experience and close to all that Austin has to offer. If you're looking for a condo or loft, Austin can offer you a great selection in either of these real estate markets. With 15 + projects in and around the downtown area, civic leaders are actively promoting condo and loft living and are expecting 25,000 new residents within the next 10 years. Festivities and attractions within the downtown area are prolific and vary from month to month with some type of festival or attraction held regularly. Austinites love the range of unusual stores, shops and eateries in the downtown area. Amenities including a new light rail system, hiking and jogging trails, a multitude of parks and green areas, coupled with the diverse employment opportunities makes downtown Austin a wonderful place to call home. Prices in Austin's downtown area are affordable with condos and lofts ranging from $150,000 and up. Many older communities surround downtown Austin. Several of these suburbs offer gracious homes built in the late 1800s. These homes stand as a testament to the prosperity and diversity Austin has always enjoyed. Stately mansions stand next to quaint bungalows and all have a quiet elegance yet friendly and welcoming demeanor. The residents of these areas enjoy the common pride in ownership and the quaint charm these streets provide. The prices for these stately beauties can range from the mid $300,000 and continue up to a million and more. Living in Austin is an experience and once people move to the city and its suburbs they can't imaging living anywhere else . |
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