Come Discover the Capital of Texas! Austin is the capital of Texas, the second most populous state. With more than one million people, the Austin metropolitan area serves as a center for academic, political, research and technological activities. Sparkling lakes and dramatic terrain make Austin an oasis for sports and recreation. The University of Texas at Austin (UT) and its 48,000 students influence the character of the community toward education and achievement. At a Glance: | • | No corporate income tax- state or local | | • | No personal income tax- state or local | | • | Most highly educated community in the U.S. (with 250,000+ population) | | • | Highest bookstore sales in the U.S. ($195 per household) | | • | Within 200 miles of three of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio) | | • | 150 miles chain of lakes wind through the Texas Hill Country into Austin |
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 Founded in 1839, Austin was chosen as the capital of the Republic of Texas because of its central location, fresh water, natural beauty and the proximity of limestone and timber. Austin was names for Stephen F. Austin, a colonizer of the area. Austin has seven historical districts and 210 historical structures, including the Capital and the Governor's Mansion. Austin is located in Central Texas along the Colorado River. Highways serving Austin include Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 183 and Texas Highway 71. Altitude ranges from 425 feet at lakeside to 1,000 feet in the northwest hills. With 200 miles of Austin are nearly 12 million people, 70 percent of the Texas population. Austin is 225 miles from the U.S./Mexico border.  |  | | | | |
Austin has a temperate climate, with 300 days of sunshine annually. Average temperatures range from 42*-62* in the winter and 75*-95* in the summer. Average annual rainfall is 32.49 inches. Austin ranks first in Texas and sixth in the U.S. in the number of artists and musicians per capita. Recognized as the "Live Music Capital of the World", Austin has spawned a multitude of Grammy winning performers. PBS's "Austin City Limits" is viewed by as many as five million people weekly worldwide. Request our Free Georgetown, Sun City and Austin Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Georgetown, Sun City and Austin, Texas area. Don't move here without it! Remember: we'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and we will send it right out... It's our job to know EVERYTHING about Georgetown, Sun City and Austin! Ask us any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly...
Interest Rates >Affordable Home Loans A whole new crop of homebuyers emerges every year. With interest rates remaining relatively low, more interested buyers than ever before are applying for home mortgage loans. Affordable loan packages are creating more investment possibilities for second homes. Trade-up or scale-down buyers are free to move into an exciting new home or condo, making more starter homes available for first-time buyers.
The advantage goes to the seller when there are more buyers than homes for sale. But in a market where the inventory of homes is growing, the competition between sellers increases and gives buyers more options. More competition is not a problem if the local market is moving at a lively pace.
Affordable loans and a wide variety of financing options make it an excellent time to buy or sell real estate.
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What high-profile rental property rents for $13,500 a month although the star hasn't lived there for over 20 years?
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Shirley MacLaine's name is still used to promote her Encino, CA, estate even though she hasn't lived there in years.
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