| For those who have been paying attention to | | | | has developed into a center of culture and boasts |
| current real estate trends its no surprise that the | | | | a wild array of music venues that have earned |
| country is undergoing a lull in the real estate | | | | Austin the moniker of "The Live Music Capital Of |
| market. The market has been on a gradual decline | | | | The World." In fact, Austin plays host to more live |
| except for select areas where the sale of homes | | | | music venues than any other city in the U.S. (per |
| and properties has boomed. One such area is | | | | capita.) |
| Austin TX. For years Austin has been known as | | | | Austin's continued real estate boom is largely due |
| one of the most desirable spot in Texas in which | | | | to the high quality of life and relatively low cost of |
| to live and the amenities offered by the city are | | | | housing. In comparison to other major |
| impressive to say the least. Austin has also | | | | metropolitan areas the cost of living in Austin is |
| become known as the state's center for higher | | | | quite reasonable. Where many housing markets, |
| education as it plays host to several colleges and | | | | after significant periods of growth tend to level |
| universities including the University of Texas. | | | | out and cool off, the Austin market has stayed |
| The capital of Texas, Austin has become one of | | | | strong and continues to expand to fill a growing |
| the most unique and diverse cities in the state. A | | | | need. This is a trend that is evident in the other |
| solid economic base with foundations in the | | | | areas that surround Austin as the Central Texas |
| technology and educational industries has assured | | | | area has become one of the most sought-after |
| the continued growth and proliferation of both | | | | pieces of real estate in the nation. |
| Austin's business sector and work force. The city | | | | |