| There is a lot going on in Austin right now. | | | | with the site set for MoPac Boulevard south |
| In many areas around the country the real | | | | of Parmer Lane. This stands to double the |
| estate market is fairly slow but over the | | | | capacity for women's health issues and |
| last two months, Austin's home market has | | | | facilities for child delivery. It would seem |
| seen steady increases. In fact that is a bit | | | | that the population is also set for a bit of |
| of an understatement as this past May set a | | | | expansion. |
| record for home sales in the capitol region. | | | | |
| This is refreshing change to what we have | | | | In a national market that has shown signs of |
| come to expect from the national real estate | | | | decline, the market in Austin seems to be |
| market recently. In addition the median home | | | | going nowhere but up. This speaks highly of |
| price was up 5% from last year, active | | | | the drawing power that Austin possesses and |
| listings are up and the time on the market | | | | of the amenities that are offered by the city |
| has actually decreased. Austin homes are | | | | itself. Austin is a great place to invest |
| showing great worth as they are appreciating | | | | your real estate dollars, it is a capitol |
| at double the national rate. | | | | region and as such will likely continue to |
| | | | grow. With great education and an even more |
| In addition to the great growth in Austin's | | | | impressive job market with a focus on |
| residential core, the city continues to | | | | technology, health care and government |
| develop the amenities that a growing city | | | | employment. Austin also has a great number of |
| depends on. One of these amenities is seeing | | | | international companies that round out the |
| an upgrade and women in the Austin area will | | | | employment picture. This is a city that is |
| be glad to hear about it. St. David's Health | | | | poised for the future and ready to cope with |
| Care system is set to invest more than $100 | | | | the needs that a growing population base |
| million in women's health services. A new | | | | requires. Look for big things to happen in |
| hospital is part of the budget fro the money | | | | Austin in the near future. |