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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is an international buying and selling heavyweight, measuring in at over 50 countries and 120,000 agents. It’s an invitation-only network, meaning that your agent at home or abroad is of the highest caliber. Customer experience is number one—no holds barred.

I'm Local I'm Global JBGoodwin REALTORSWhether you’re relocating to Austin or heading off abroad, it’s this network that will give you…

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The Texas Star in downtown AustinAustin, TX has once again made it to the coveted top three on someone's good list. In the inaugural ranking of Best Places to Live in the USA, published by U.S. News & World Report, our city came in at #2 right after Denver, CO.

The rankings take into account indexes such as value (e.g. cost of living), the current state of the job market (e.g. unemployment rate and median salary), quality of life (e.g. commute times, quality and availability of health care, quality of education, and crime rate), and of course, the area's overall desirability.

When relocating to any metropolitan city, obvious measures like affordability and employment opportunities can make or break one's decision in making the big move. But there's also that little x factor that…

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ash creek homes for sale


Ash Creek Homes has consistently been one of Austin's best choices for home builders. For nearly 35 years, the award-winning company has developed widely-recognized creative communities. Responsible for the designing, planning, and construction of over 500 industry-favorite homes in upscale neighborhoods in the West Austin and North Central Austin areas, the Ash Creek brand can be found in subdivisions like Serene Hills, Wildwood, Mesa Hollow, Los Senderos, The Grove at Falconhead, Spillman Ridge, Arboretum Park, The Cottages at Lake Creek, and Bull Creek Ranch, just to name a few. Ash Creek Homes is known for giving homeowners what they both want and need, all while creatively preserving the landscapes and natural beauty of picturesque Texas Hill…

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The eve of another South by Southwest festival is upon us, and if you’re new to the area, you may or may not be familiar with this ever-growing, multifaceted festival that showcases the best in music, film, and technology. This year, the festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary, so you can expect the party and festivities to be even bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever. From March 11 to March 20, Austin’s downtown will be transformed into a bustling hub of infectious energy emitted by guests from around the world. The streets will be packed with pedestrians, roads will be closed, airports will have immensely long lines, and hotel rooms in the area will be few and far between.

If you’re planning on attending the festival this year, here are a few…

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Lennar Homes Austin New Construction

Lennar is widely regarded as one of America's leading home builders and it's not hard to see why. This company has been building quality homes all over the United States since 1954 and has continuously expanded their areas of expertise to meet client needs. Originally, Lennar was solely a home building company based out of Miami, Florida, but now they offer multiple services from constructing commercial real estate to luxury rental apartment communities to homes designed for multi-generational families. So why should you choose Lennar to build your next home? Keep reading to find out.

1. Core Values

There's nothing more important than a business' core values because they're what drive the company's everyday actions. You're going to want a…

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Trends in Austin real estateThe Austin real estate market has seen its share of trends throughout the years, but a report by the Urban Land Institute suggests that some of the hottest trends in real estate this year might even further complement Austin’s already booming real estate market. The report, “2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate”, outlines the top trends in real estate across the United States and Canada, with an overall positive message for markets across the board. Here’s a closer look at the four of the trends outlined in the report and a little more insight as to how they may affect Austin’s real estate market this year.

1. Secondary Cities Will See The Biggest Boom

What’s referred to as an 18-hour city in the report, cities like Austin will continue to see the…

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Austinites already know how great the city is, and if you’re thinking of relocating to a family-oriented area, a new study will back up your hunch that Austin is the city for you.

According to ValuePenguin.com, three Texas cities ranked well, and Austin was at the top thanks to scores in the five pillar categories:

  • For Working Parents (#10)
  • For Buying or Renting a Home (#103)
  • For Education and Environment (#3)
  • For Outdoor Activities (#17)
  • For Safety and Healthcare (#121)

Placing in the top ten for working parents was a result of Austin’s strong economic growth, unemployment rate, and commute time to name a few. In years to come, we could see our city climb the rankings for commute, thanks to number of new mixed developments…

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