It’s hard to open a newspaper, watch the news or read stories on the internet and not be inundated with news of the economic downturn. With recent news about the nation’s unemployment rate inching upwards and rumblings of a possible “double-dip” recession, it’s easy for many folks to get the impression that there is not much good news with respect to the economy. Mostly, you would be right. Nationwide our economy is struggling. However, time and time again, albeit buried in the mountains of bad economic news, Texas and Austin continue to buck the national economic trends. The greater Austin region continues to be one of the best places to buy a home. We are different and the proof is in the countless reports by various sources.
- #1 Best City for the Next Decade/Top Cities for Your Future by Kiplinger.com
- #2 Most Innovative City by Forbes.com
- #1 spot as the top US city for job growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- #10 Best City to Find a Job by Forbes.com
- #10 Best City for Young Professionals by Forbes.com
- #1 Hottest City for US Housing Market by Examiner.com
- #4 Among States with the Lowest Debt according to Forbes.com
- #1 Top State for Doing Business according to CNBC.com
- #8 Best State for Lowest Cost of Living according to CNBC.com
- #4 Best State for Technology and Innovation by CNBC.com