Austin has a hot real estate market thanks to low inventory and high home sales

Austin homebuyers seem to be having a feeding frenzy. Inventory is very low and demand is very high. Because of job creation and quality of life, people are moving to Austin from all over the place. Many are fleeing states with high tax rates to move to Texas, where there is no state income tax. . . .

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Community togetherness and cooperation makes a neighborhood into an urban village

The notion that we are stronger collectively than we are individually is the guiding principle for the effectiveness of an “urban village” approach to life. For modern day developments, the benefits of communal living extend well beyond simple space planning. Day-to-day lifestyles can be greatly impacted by sharing resources and supporting each other socially as well as functionally. . . .

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The Tampa Bay, Florida real estate market is improving, with beachfront property being a particular draw for buyers

The Tampa Bay region has become one of the most sought-after areas by potential homeowners because of its proximity to beaches, universities and a mushrooming high-tech corridor. Besides the weather, the major attractions in the area include the Dali Museum, an aquarium, happening piers and state-of-the-art performance centers. For sports lovers, Tampa Bay is a paradise with the area having its own major league baseball, national football and hockey league teams. . . .

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What are the top 10 rainiest cities in the U.S.? Most are in the Southeaster, though two are in the Northwest.

The old proverb, “April showers bring May flowers,” is meant to teach us to see the bright side of the rain. By this time of year we are all ready for the rain to end and warm summer weather to come again. This general dislike for rainy days in April got the RealEstate.com team wondering [...] . . .

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The Elite 8 bracket for Real Estate Madness, RealEstate.com

Pressure’s on! The Elite Eight saw perhaps the toughest matchups since Real Estate Madness began. It also featured clashes between two sets of intense rivals; Portland vs. Seattle and New York vs. Boston. See who advanced into the Final Four by reading our picks! If you want to see our picks for the Sweet 16, [...] . . .

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The East bracket for the Sweet 16 of the Real Estate Madness tournament, our version of March Madness

Real Estate Madness has progressed to the Elite Eight from the Sweet 16. There were less upsets this round than there were in Round Two; generally speaking, the top-ranked teams crushed their opponents are moved on without any trouble. There were several exciting matchups in the Midwest and West brackets where two strong cities, both [...] . . .

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A beautiful sunset in Dallas, Texas, one of the largest cities in America

Dallas is an up-and-coming city. Businesses and families are moving to Dallas in droves, thanks to the fact that it offers both a lower cost of living and doing business than the U.S. average. Dallas has many areas to live in, from downtown Dallas to the suburbs of Duncanville, and has many of the amenities [...] . . .

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East bracket for round two of Real Estate Madness, RealEstate.com

Many upsets transpired during the second round of Real Estate Madness. Several one and two seed teams were booted out of the tournament, and a number of low-ranking teams are speeding toward the fabled Final Four. What cities advanced to the Sweet 16? Who was forced out of the tournament before their time? What city [...] . . .

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Located near Central Fort Worth Texas, this Spanish-style home is located near Camp Bowie, museums, and the Will Rogers Memorial Center

With a hometown feel that still has the metropolitan vibe that so many people are looking for, it’s no wonder so many people choose to call Fort Worth, Texas home. There are a variety of established and developing neighborhoods to consider in Fort Worth, and choosing the right spot to settle can be a difficult task. . . .

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The East bracket for round one of Real Estate Madness, RealEstate.com

The first round of Real Estate Madness is over, and 32 teams have advanced to the second round! Did your city win? Check the brackets and the RealEstate.com team’s reasoning behind their choices to find out. If you want to know more about our methodology, read Real Estate Madness’s introductory post. EAST New York, NY (1) vs. [...] . . .

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