By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for more reasons to relocate to Austin Texas? Thanks to a Forbes article we know that Austin, along with Dallas, has been ranked as on of the best cities in the United States for jobs in 2018.

Why Austin?

It’s easy to see why Austin has been ranked again as one of the best cities for jobs in the United States because in the last 5 years more companies have relocated to Austin from California and other states in the effort to escape high taxes and legislation that’s been hurt business.

Austin has a growing population of younger who recently graduated college and want to continue living / working in an environment where there’s plenty of things to do on a regular basis.

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By The Kent Redding Group

During the process of searching for an Austin Texas home for sale, you may come across a home that was recently flipped or rehabilitated.

House flipping has been on the rise across the United States over the last 8 years but with the rise in people who are searching for homes that they can flip it’s important for every buyer to make sure that they don’t buy a house that can turn into a flop.

3 ½ Years Fixing A Flip

Flips are homes that investors purchase to renovate and resell for a quick profit. While many flips are very well done, many others are really flops, where defects are covered up, ignored, or overlooked.

If everything goes as planned, Derek Rippe will finish working on his house by Mother's Day.…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Are you searching for information on Austin Texas Restaurants? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

There’s no doubt that we have a lot of great restaurants to choose from in the Austin area that’s why in this article we will break down some of the very best local restaurants that you shouldn’t miss.

Best Restaurants In Austin

Franklin’s barbecue even though I’ve only been twice because of the line. I’d consider myself a pretty good barbecue aficionado, and I thought the hype would be too much, but it blew me away. You’ll always find people who’ve been waiting in camping chairs outside since 5 am. It’s part of the fun, but chilly in the winter, so they give people hot coffee or beers in the queues. It…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX – Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that easily sneak up on you every year because it comes right as we’re getting ready for summer and most people are planning vacations or for other things to do.

Thankfully, Mother’s Day 2018 is still over one week away (May 13th) and you can make your wife, mom, or the mother in your life feel special on this day by taking them to a special Mother’s Day brunch in Austin TX.

Mother’s Day Brunches

CAFÈ BLUE BEE CAVE AND HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA

12800 Hill Country Blvd. Suite G-115, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Treat mom to brunch and a show at Café Blue at the Galleria, where staff will be offering their popular Mother's Day brunch from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The brunch…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Searching for a free, family-friendly event to attend in Austin? If so, don’t miss the Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival on May 5th and 6th in Austin.

This annual event is one of the oldest art festivals in the United States. You can expect to find delicious food, music vendors, artists and so much more.

About the Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival

The 2018 Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival will be happening on 6th street in Austin. You can expect something fun here for people of all ages so bring your kids, come early and stay hydrated because it’s not uncommon to have temperatures in the 80’s and 90’s during the month of May in Austin.

This free, two-day arts festival held twice yearly in downtown…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Austin continues to be an ideal location to open a new business or new office in the United States and Pacific Management Investment Company (PIMCO) is one of the latest companies to a new office in Austin.

About PIMCO

PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers.

 With their launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, Pimco introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing.

 In the 45+ years since they started, the company has continued to bring innovation and expertise to their partnership with clients seeking the best investment solutions.

 Today they4 have offices across the globe and 2,200 professionals united by a single purpose: creating…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you planning on buying a home in 2018? If so, one of the many things that you will have to present to the buyer is a proof of funds letter.

A proof of funds letter verifies that you indeed have the funds or “liquid cash” to purchase the home that you’re interested in buying.

In today’s competitive real estate market every home buyer must present a proof of funds letter to the seller because this letter will give the seller confidence that you are able to afford the home.

All Buyers Need A Proof Of Funds Letter

Regardless if you’re paying cash or financing an Austin Texas Home, you’re going to need a proof of funds letter.

While lenders will delve deep into your finances to ensure…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – There’s no doubt that the 2018 Real Estate market continues to be one the toughest ever, especially in Austin where inventory remains low and competition among buyers remains high.

Thankfully, even though it may be difficult to buy a home in Austin for some buyers in 2018 it’s not impossible especially if you follow these tips.

Hunt hard

It's not a market for the faint of heart.

The median home price right now is up 7.6 percent from last year and up 15 percent compared to the year before that, according to Zillow. And compared to three years ago? Up nearly 22 percent.

These price hikes, more than higher rates, make the costs prohibitive for some buyers.

And inventory is tight because…

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Are you searching for fun events in Austin to add to your calendar? If so, don’t miss Eeyore’s birthday on Saturday, April 28th at Pease Park.

About Eeyore’s Birthday

For 55 years this annual event has been a great way for Winnie The Pooh fans to get together to celebrate their beloved characters “birthday” while using the birthday as their opportunity to raise money for local charities.

Eeyore’s Birthday has always been free while helping to raise money for local non-profits. Austin non-profit Friends of the Forest Foundation (an organization which distributes funds to local non-profit charities) donate their earnings from Eeyore’s Birthday to organizations who support our beautiful city, so your purchases of drinks, food, etc. on-site…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Thanks to a recent article in the Statesman we know that Austin has once again been named the best city to live in America.

There are a variety of reasons to love living in Austin including a wide variety of things to do, great events, awesome live music, fantastic food and so much more.

There Are So Many Reasons To Live In Austin

Austin continues to beat out other top cities like Colorado Springs and Portland Oregon every year because the city also benefits from great home prices (when compared to the rest of the country), low taxes and high job growth.

Last year, Austin knocked Denver from the No. 1 spot on U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” And this year, it…

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