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