http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog Guaranteed to Move You Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:20:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's one list we don't want to be on.  I recently read an article claiming Austin has some of the worst congestion in the nation. Inrix, a Washington-based company that collects data from GPS installed in one million automobiles said the worst spots in Austin were at the intersection on I35 & ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/06/19/austin-traffic-among-worst-in-nation/ The Chamber of Commerce just released the latest market update for our fabulous city..... In the past ten years, Austin’s population has increased by 487,000 1,000 persons per week are moving into Austin MSA By the year 2030, Austin’s MSA population is predicted to be 3.5 million Williamson County has increased by 53% since ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/06/13/austin-market-update/ Below are 10 Earth-friendly ways to help save you a little bit of money: 1. Use efficient lighting - compact fluorescent lights use 70% less energy and last 10x longer than standard bulbs 2. Adjust your thermostat - Set it two degrees higher in the summer and two degrees lower in the ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/05/21/want-to-save-some-money-and-help-the-environment-too/ Congratulations are in order for three local area high schools.  Westlake High School, Westwood High School and LBJ High School all ranked among the top 100 high schools in the nation according to Newsweek Magazine. Westlake, located in the Eanes school district ranked 52nd, Westwood, located in the Round Rock school district ranked 77th ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/05/19/three-austin-area-high-schools-ranked-tops-in-nation/ After months of preparation and financing finally in place, construction is set to begin on the upscale mixed-use 37 story project consisting of 165 condo units, a 252-room W Hotel and a 2,480-seat theater that will serve as the new home for Austin City Limits along with a spa and retail space. The ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/05/13/groundbreaking-begins-on-w-austin-hotel-residences/ Forbes Magazine just ranked Austin the #3 most "recession proof" city in the nation. The findings were based on the housing market, which continues to stay stable , the unemployment rate, which is estimated to be around 3.6%,  and growth in agriculture, energy and manufacturing. San Antonio, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston also ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/05/11/yet-another-great-reason-why-austin-is-a-great-place-to-live/ What a great way to save a bit of money! Below is a guide with some of the restaurants offering free meals to kids. For a complete list, contact me and I'll send one your way! Sunday: Cannoli Joe's (Austin) - Kids under 4 eat free & kids under 12 eat for ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/05/08/kids-eat-free-a-dining-guide-of-restaurants-where-kids-eat-free/ The only city to make the list of the top ten fastest growing U.S. metro areas is Austin, TX. The city ranked fifth with a population increase of 4.3% in 2007 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 65,880 people moved into the Round Rock-Austin area last year alone. Statewide, Dallas-Ft. Worth, ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/04/02/austin-fifth-fastest-growing-metro-area-in-nation/ According to an article just released by the Associated Press, after six months of less than stellar numbers in the housing market, sales posted in February were on the rise.  According to the National Association of Realtors, home sales rose 2.9% in the month of February contradicting forecaster's earlier predictions. ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/03/24/new-home-sales-post-unexpected-gain/ It's that time of year again! Below is a brief overview & general schedule of events for the festival. I've also included the link to the official SXSW website. Make sure to keep your eyes and ears open for the free shows. I hear there are some great bands playing! Music: ... http://www.austinurbanagent.com/blog/2008/03/09/sxsw-festival/