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It’s that time again! We’ve done the research and digging all around just to give you another insight into a charming neighborhood of Austin. If you’re thinking about moving here (and you should), but don’t know where to start, we’ve got the guide for you. This spotlight will shed light on the ups and downs, ins and outs of the sweet neighborhood of Tarrytown near downtown Austin.LocationTarrytown is bordered by Lake Austin Boulevard on the south, Lake Austin on the west, West 35th street on the north, and Mopac Expressway on the East....

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Austin’s widely known as being one of the best places to move. You always hear someone saying, “I have family living there” or “Yeah, I’m moving to Austin in a few months”. There’s such a wide variety of people here, but what draws them all to the same place? These are the top reasons people love the ever-thriving city of Austin. 1. Flourishing Job Market Austin’s economy is growing and it doesn’t look like it’ll stop any time soon. The Austin Business Journal recently reported that the economic boost of 2012...

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Happy Friday! After a long week at work, the best way to relax is to spend the weekend doing something fun with friends and family. If you’re tired of sitting around at home or doing the same things each weekend, we’ve narrowed down some of the most fun events happening this Easter weekend, March 29-31. Texas Relays Texas Relays is one of the most exciting events of the year. Thousands of people travel to Austin annually to enjoy these tradition-filled track and field events hosted by the University of Texas. Although the relays...

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If you’re new to Austin or looking to call a new neighborhood home sweet home, Habitat Hunters is here to help. In addition to walking through the house selection process with you, we can help you to narrow down your search with our neighborhood spotlights, starting with Clarksville. Clarksville is a unique area of Austin with rich history, diverse culture, and plenty of fun things to do in your free time. Clarksville can be a place for anyone, so check out some of its highlights. Location Clarksville is surrounded by W. 6th Street...

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With winds pushing everyone around last week, it seemed like Zilker Park’s annual Kite Festival came at the perfect time. The festival originated through The Exchange Club of Austin as way to encourage creativity in children. Over time, it’s developed into a partnership between the Exchange Club and City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The festival serves to unify the community through activities and contests while also supporting the Exchange Club’s dedication to child abuse prevention. Austin has hosted the festivities...

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Texas reigns as the economic king over the fifty states, but Austin remains the king of kings in economic growth. The capitol of the Lone Star state constantly grows and expands its businesses to allow further development and encourage a healthy economy. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent business news in the Austin area: National Instruments Adds 1,000 New Jobs Widely acclaimed engineering tool maker, National Instruments, recently announced its plan to add 1,000 new jobs at its Austin Headquarters. The company has designed...

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When people begin to look for a home, many don’t know what to look for. Sure, you can know about the type of flooring you want or number of bedrooms, but there’s much more to the search. These are our top factors to consider when searching for your new “home sweet home”: Seek Advice If you know someone currently living in your future city, ask them about where they live. They can tell you what they’ve enjoyed, disliked, and how it has or hasn’t successfully met their needs. If you’re looking to live in a different...

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If man makes a move across the country, man’s best friend should go with him. However, some cities love furry friends more than others, but Austin ranks as the top city in Texas in for dogs. Men’sHealth recently compared 100 cities in the nation by the per capita number of dog parks, dog-friendly apartments, vets, animal shelters, pet stores and services, along with percentage of owners. Additionally, they incorporated information about state laws against animal cruelty, dog fighting, and puppy mills. Austin ranked highest in these...

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We all know everything’s bigger in Texas, but did anyone realize this includes economic growth? Business Facilities magazine named Texas the best state due to having "the most dynamic economy of any state in the nation." Not only does Texas reign as king this year, but this is the fifth year in a row it claimed gold medal or second place. Business Facilities boasts that Texas barely lost any ground in job production during the Great Recession and returned to prerecession levels before any other state. A great deal of this stability...

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While many know Austin as one of the best cities for economic growth, few know exactly how much it stands out. In a recent study by Milken Institute (http://bestcities.milkeninstitute.org/best-performing-cities-2012-large.html), Austin was ranked #2 in 2012 Best-Performing Metro Cities. This study listed cities by their ability to sustain jobs and to expand economically. These abilities were determined by economic factors such as job, wage and salary, and technology growth. The Austin Metro area demonstrated significant increase in growth...

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