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Austin, Texas 78746

 

In Our Office

W&G Holiday Donation
This holiday season our office provided gifts for 5 children in the Side by Side Kids afterschool program.
Clothing Collection for The Settlement Home
Our office has been collecting clothing and accessories for The Settlement Home, which serves young women ages 8-18. Donations end June 8!
People's Community Clinic
Wilson & Goldrick supports People's Community Clinic. Several of our agents attended a fundraiser-luncheon on April 9 for the Clinic, which raised over $323,125! Learn more about PCC and what they do for our community.
Stage at ZACH Theater to be Named After Karen Kuykendall
The state-of-the-art Karen Kuykendall Stage at ZACH’s new Topfer Theatre will allow ZACH’s talented actors, designers and other artists to showcase their capabilities in a new light - literally.
Wilson & Goldrick Agents are Finalists for the Residential Real Estate Awards!
Congratulations to Amy, Theran, Linda, Dru and Cindy on being finalists for the Residential Real Estate Awards, sponsored by Buffington Capital Holdings and Independence Title Company.
Wilson & Goldrick Is Now On Facebook
Like us on Facebook to get updates on listings and info about Austin
Champions for Children 12th Annual Awards Luncheon
Wilson & Goldrick Realtors is proud to be a Mentor Sponsor of the Helping Hand Home for Children. Several of our agents attended the 12th Annual Champions for Children Awards Luncheon on October 11.
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WFTW Fort Hood Toy Drive
Wilson & Goldrick Realtors is donating to the Wheelers for the Wounded Purple Santa Toy Drive at Ft. Hood. Please join us in helping support the children and families of wounded soldiers this holiday season!

 

In Austin

Apartments pushing ahead of condo development
Most new residential construction in downtown Austin is apartments and condo projects are being converted into rental units.
Austin - America's Fastest Growing City
Article from Forbes about the growth of Austin
Learn about the MoPac Improvement Project
MoPac is one of Austin's most important roads. The MoPac Improvement Project is focused on relieving traffic congestion, as well as noise issues.
New 36-story tower in downtown Austin
As the Austin apartment boom continues, a new apartment highrise is going up downtown.
New MoPac / 290 Flyover Opens
The new highway flyover at MoPac and 290 is open!
Travis County Homestead Tax Exemption
If you bought a home in 2012, be sure to apply for your homestead tax exemption!
Austin declared an "emerging culinary hotspot"
Austin is a top foodie city!
Austin #5 Strongest Economy
More good news about the strength of Austin's economy
Austin Home Prices Up 6.5%!
More good news about the market in Austin, TX. Prices in Austin are appreciating at a rate greater than the national average!
Austin is number 3 in the nation for regained jobs!
Texas dominates labor markets that have regained lost recession jobs; Austin ranks number 3 for regaining lost jobs in the last 5 years!
Austin's Airport Ranks Among World's Best Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was awarded 3rd place in the Airport Service Quality Awards as one of the best airports in North America!
Austin's Trash Department Trying to Reach Zero-Waste Goal by 2030
"Austin is going to be the No. 1 leader in the country at treating garbage as a resource and not something we just bury in the ground."
Top Vacation Hotspots for 2012 - Austin ranks #2!
TripAdvisor announced the top 15 US destination hotspots for 2012, and Austin is in second place!
Apartments in Austin
Demand for rentals in Austin is growing and prices are rising.
Austin area ranks as 4th best performing city in the US
The 2011 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Index ranks U.S. metropolitan areas by how well they are creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth. The components include job, wage and salary, and technology growth.

 

In The Country

Opportunity to return in 2013
Nationally, home prices are predicted to increase in 2013
Some US Metros "in the clear"
See what metro areas are considered in the clear of the housing crisis - Austin is one of them!
Texas Economic Outlook
In spite of a slow recover from the national recession, Houston, Austin and San Antonio have already recouped all the jobs lost.
Austin Market Defies U.S. Economic Drought
"Thriving" is a word commonly associated with Austin. While most of the country has wrestled with recession, job losses and housing angst, Austin has been riding a wave of economic well-being.
Best Cities to Buy
See where Forbes ranks Austin in their "Best Cities to Buy a Home"
Five of the top 50 U.S. cities for manufacturing jobs are in Texas, including Austin.
Houston, Ft Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin all made the list!
Mortgage rates tumble
Mortgage rates are at a record low of 3.87%, great time to refinance!
Relying on an Agent
Why do today's buyers choose to work with a real estate agent? Let's look at just a few of the many reasons an agent can be your biggest ally.
Texas has the best business climate in the U.S.
Site Selection Magazine has named Texas as having the nation's best climate for business, knocking North Carolina out of the top spot.
Importance of Kitchens when Selling
As a showpiece of a home and one of the most expensive spaces to renovate, a kitchen can sell a home.
3 Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell
Wondering about home staging?
Austin-Round Rock Metro Among Strongest Job Market In The Nation
Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA employers expect to hire at a healthy pace during Quarter 4 2011, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
Having a Good Rental History When Applying for a Mortgage
If you’re planning to buy a home for the first time later this year, your chances of qualifying for a mortgage might be better if you’ve had a history of paying the rent on time.
Are You Ready to be a Landlord?
With interest rates near record lows and property values still slumping, getting into the landlord business is cheaper than it has been in years.
Buying Your First Home
Buying Your First Home.
Article from move.com
Selling Your House: A How-To Guide
How-To Guide: Selling Your House.
Article from move.com.