According to Forbes.com, the Austin-Round Rock area tied for first on a list of large metropolitan areas where the recession is easing.
The report listed Austin and Washington D.C. as the two top cities in terms of economic recovery.
The report considered a number of factors including local economic output, job growth and real estate industry trends.
While the national unemployment rate hovers at 9.7%, the comparable rate in Austin is 7.6% (up from 7% a month ago)....
Jumbo Mortgage Rates Spike
The mortgage crisis is now front page news all across the United States. While conforming loans remain okay -- primary loans with values below $417K and full income documentation for buyers...
Fiona Apple Emerges at Pitchfork SXSW Showcase
Fiona Apple will play their official showcase on Thursday, March 15. The show will take place at Central Presbyterian Church for only 400 people and is open only to badge-holders. [ more ›...
Chick Flick Picks: This Means War
At first glance, ?This Means War? seems too obvious ? a glossy Hollywood product manufactured expressly for Valentine?s Day. It... (via Chicksters)
Live @ Lamar featuring George Devore
Thursday, February 16th7:00 - 9:00pm | Free!Join us for a night of great music with Austin's very own George Devore. The music will be amazing, so grab a brew and some food and enjoy the show.
Rep. Gohmert: Caribou Think Hot Oil Pipelines Are Sexy
Noted birther, political fabulist, and “terror baby” Cassandra Louie Gohmert has added yet another role to his already teeming resume: Caribou Sexpert. [ more › ]
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