Once again time has gotten away from me and it's been too long since I've remembered to update my blog. I have plenty of excuses, the best one being that the real estate market in Austin has been crazy busy these past few months. The Inman News just listed Austin among the
Top 10 Real Estate Boomtowns through 2020. Personally I've had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful new clients, now friends, all whom have moved to Austin from out of state. Some are returning home and some have landed here for the first time.
Showing homes has been challenging this summer to say the least, we have topped the record "over 100 degree" days of 75 and there is no end in sight, we are in the middle of one of the worst droughts in history and our air conditioners are running overtime. But despite the heat, buyers are happy to relocate and jump into all Austin has to offer.
One of these offerings, and in keeping with our local
Keep Austin Weird motto is
The Cow Parade, here since July. Here's Moolah, the cow sponsored by my husband's office,
Horizon Bank. Beneficiary's are
Dell Children's Hospital Medical Center of Central Texas and the
Superhero Kids Fund.
And for all our new residents, last weekend was the beginning of the most important season in Texas...FOOTBALL!! Local high schools kicked off their pre-season openers
including the "Battle of The Lakes". The annual game between Austin Westlake and Lake Travis had attendance upwards of 17,000 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. And yes, it was still blazing hot at kickoff. If you are new to Texas and football, get ready for Austin to be covered in a sea of burnt orange on Saturdays... The Longhorns have their season opener at home this Saturday against Rice.
And for those of you still trying to get here, whether it's to watch the Longhorns, run a race, visit a museum or
look for homes, don't forget to plan some time to do something uniquely Austin. Check out
Culture Map Austin, the daily digital magazine for ideas, news and interesting reading.
