austin investment propertiesThe Austin Business Journal recently published an article about the population of Austin that found numbers are projected to almost double in the next 25 years. However, these kinds of market and population predictions aren't definitive. Some very smart people have crunched their numbers and analyzed the trends, but there are a multitude of factors that can't be foreseen. Predicting population growth isn't an exact science, but it does give us an idea of where trends are heading. Even if the populous doesn't double, do expect to see growth of some kind.

What does this mean for Austin real estate prices though?

The Effect On The Housing Market

Intuitively, we might think an increasing population will lead real estate rates to rise. More people…

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Austin's economy is booming, resulting in a rise in both the city's population and home prices. While the number of jobs continues to grow, wages have plateaued, meaning some of Austin's lower income earners have become priced out of owning a home. Renting is often not a solution, as rental prices have also increased. 

Here are some fast facts about Austin's growth between 2011 and 2015 (via the U.S. Census Bureau):

  • Austin saw 3.1 percent growth annually to its population—nearly 4 times the national average of population growth
  • 58 percent of new Austinites moved from within the country
  • 189,000 new jobs were created vs. 93,085 new housing construction permits granted

East Austin Has Seen the Largest Rise in Prices

East Austin is a…

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Three Austin Schools have made Newsweek's list of America's Top High Schools 2016. In conjunction with Westat, Newsweek compiled the list of the country's best public high schools using the following criteria:

  • Students' performance on standardized tests such as state-wide assessments, SATs, and ACTs
  • College acceptance and enrollment rates
  • Existence of AP, IB, and AICE programs
  • Students enrolled in both high school and college courses (dual enrollments)

Here are the three top Austin public high schools that ranked in the country's top 500 schools, as well as information on where to live if you'd like your children to attend these schools!

Westwood High School (#48)

Westwood High School earned the ranking as the country's 48th…

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Austin Proper Hotel & ResidencesAustin is about to receive an extra dose of class. Developers are about to break ground on Austin's newest high-rise residential development: Austin Proper Hotel & Residences. Soon to be located at the northwest corner of Neuces and 2nd Street West, the 33-story, 500,000 square foot building is slated to have 244 hotel rooms, 99 luxury condos, and a bevy of impressive amenities. The residence isn't set to open its doors until 2018, but buyers are already lining up to purchase units.

The development is part of a project to reinvigorate the Seaholm District in downtown Austin. Other recent developments in the neighborhood include a high-rise office building set to be occupied by Google, the Northshore apartment tower, and several new commercial…

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Austin Waterfront homes overlooking Lake Travis

With Lake Austin running through the city, and Lake Travis only half an hour west of downtown, Austinites are privileged with several hundred miles of easily accessible waterfront. Naturally, home owners have flocked to the banks of Lake Austin and Lake Travis, making Austin lakefront property in constant demand.

Let's take a look at some of the most prestigious communities for Austin waterfront homes.

Vineyard Bay

Vineyard Bay is easily one of Austin's premier waterfront neighborhoods. This gated community is located east of the Hurst Creek Arm of Lake Travis, only 3 miles north of Lakeway. Entering Vineyard Bay, you're greeted with ornate iron gates, stone walls, and cobblestone roads that open up into a beautiful neighborhood of many of…

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