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Austin Real Estate Austin is nestled among the rolling hills and lakes of Central Texas, the seat of state government, an educational Mecca with several area universities and an entertainment complex that includes the best of live music, the arts and all the fun of the great outdoors. Arts and Entertainment Austin's arts and entertainment scene combines the best of world-class events with the hearty, community spirit of do-it-yourself art. Austin has its own professional symphony, ballet and opera companies; dozens of theaters prepared to wow you with old favorites or ground-breaking new drama; dance companies, vocal ensembles, and orchestras producing events year-round. Art museums, galleries galore and beautiful gardens replete with sculptures ease and please the eye with so many enticing shapes and colors. Austin is hailed as the "Live Music Capital of the World," with hundreds of venues offering music of all genres and tempos. By the time spring rolls around, Austin is awash in arts festivals incorporating music, food, the great outdoors or the great club scene, and all facets of the arts. Did we mention food? Austin cuisine melds flavors from throughout the world, served in some of the friendliest restaurants around. Again, you might find yourself indoors at a swank club sipping your martini, or lake-side with your locally brewed beer. No matter how long you've lived in Austin, there's always something new to do. For newcomers, it's never too soon to start tasting that generous helping of Austin's unique entertainment scene. Cost of Living Texas consistently ranks as one of the nation’s most favorable business climates based on its low tax burden and competitive regulatory environment. In Texas, aggregate costs for real estate, energy, wages and taxes are below most states in the country. Compared to other major business centers, Austin is well known for offering affordable living. The National Association of Realtors reports that the median home price in Austin was $173,700 in 2006 while the national median was $221,900. Texas features no personal or corporate income tax, and overall the state has one of the lowest state and local tax burdens in the nation, ranking 45th among the 50 states in taxes paid per $1000 of personal income Outdoors There is no excuse for sitting home bored in Austin. Opportunities for recreation abound. From cool, spring-fed swimming holes to Ben Crenshaw-designed golf courses, from area team sports to a walk in the beauty of Austin's natural settings — there is something to get you onto your feet to take off across your field of dreams. The home of five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is a great cycling town and a great running town. The Capital 10,000 and the Motorola Marathon attract thousands of runners each year. Housing Every day sees the arrival of more and more newcomers to Austin. With this steady increase in population comes a correspondingly high demand for both new and existing housing. In this hot real estate climate, houses in some parts of Austin will sell within days of going on the market. This page courtesy of Austin Chamber of Commerce. www.austin-chamber.org |
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 Nathan and Rhonda Bedard RE/MAX Lago Area P.O. Box 4608 Lago Vista, TX 78645 Nate: (512)786-8872 Rhonda: (512)415-9298 Fax: (512)267-1240 Email The Bedard Team |
