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Are you planning on partying in Austin on the 4th and 5th? Like most people you know how difficult it can be to get a ride home after you’ve had one too many drinks. Thankfully, Lyft is offering free rides to people who may have had a little too much to drink if they use the Lyft SoberRide App.

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Texans can сlаіm thеіr free Lyft rіdе (uр to $10 discount), vаlіd…

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Are you planning on relocating to Austin? The good news is that our city has been named as one of the “harmless” cities in the United States thank to a new survey which shows that Austin does the most for it’s residents.

About The Survey

Coconut water company Harmless Harvest revealed a new ranking of America's most "harmless" cities, those that do the most for their residents, the environment and the community at large.

Austin comes in at number 8.

Boston, San Francisco and Seattle top the list.

In developing the ranking, Harmless Harvest put together a list of ten key values associated with "bettering the community." That includes urban farming, charitable donations, health insurance coverage, minimum wage, fair trade, recycling…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Thanks to recent data from COMMERCIALCafé, an online real estate listing platform, we know that in spite of Austin’s growth over the last 5 years there’s still plenty of room left for growth downtown.

How much growth? Downtown Austin Texas still has about 70 acres left that are development ready in the central business district so even though the city has grown by about 2 million square feet in five years there’s still more room to grow.

A City with A Bright Future

Austin continues to attract people from across the United States thanks to affordable housing prices and all of the benefits of starting a new business or relocating a business to the area.

  • Though Austin has grown by more than 2…

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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.

Texas…

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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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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Right now, is an excellent time to buy a home because thanks to historically low mortgage interest rates, homes haven’t been this affordable since 1980.

That’s right, long term affordability has never been better because mortgage interest rates are about 4.5% now compared to 16% in 1980.

Sadly, home affordability could be threatened though if mortgage interest rates continue to rise so if you’re serious about buying a home in Austin Texas, or elsewhere in the United States, now is a great time to buy before rates increase.

Changes to The Mortgage Interest Deduction

Another change that could make buying a home this year more competitive is the recent changes to tax laws from the Republican tax bill…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX - It's summer in Texas and you know what that means, we can expect temperatures in the mid 90's to 100's for the coming months and it doesn't matter if you own or rent a home, you need to use an air conditioner for at least most of the day if you want to stay cool and survive the hot summer weather.

The big question when it comes to air conditioning is what is the best way to use your air conditioner without spending hundreds of dollars on your electric bill each month?

Get the right-sized air-conditioning system

The upfront cost could save you money over time.

“Make sure the size of your air-conditioning system is in proportion to your home,” says Richard Ciresi, owner of Aire Sev in Louisville,…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - There's no denying that Austin has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last two years and the city has gained recognition as one of the fastest growing cities in the United States but thanks to a recent report from gobankingrates.com we know that the city was also ranked as one of the most comfortable cities in the United States.

What Makes Austin A Comfortable City?

A thriving economy and its status as the live music capital of the world and abundant outdoor art installations makes Austin a destination city.

To determine how much people need to make for a “comfortable” living in each city, the study used the 50-30-20 budgeting rule: 50% of your income should go toward necessities, 20%…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching things to do in Austin Texas during April? If so, you’ve come to the right place; in this article, we will provide you with a complete list of things to do in the area including music festivals, live entertainment, food and so much more.

3/31/17 - 4/1/17

Austin Urban Music Festival

Auditorium Shores

More than 15,000 music revelers converge on Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake to enjoy Austin's only music festival focused on R&B, neo-soul and hip hop music.

www.urbanmusicfest.com

3/31/17 - 4/2/17

Art City Austin Festival

Palmer Event Center

Nearly 200 national artists, top local restaurants, two music stages and hands-on art activities make this one of the…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Austin, TX. – Are you searching for things to do in Austin Texas while you’re on vacation? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

In this article we will provide you with a fun list of things to do in Austin so you can have the vacation that you’ve been dreaming about.

#1 – Go Swimming In Hamilton Pool

Besides Disneyland, Hamilton Pool can be considered to be one of the most “magical” places on earth because it’s a natural swimming pool that’s surrounded by waterfalls and it will give you the feeling of being in a place where time has stopped.

#2 – Watch The Austin Bats

One of the most unique attractions that Austin offers is the spectacle of migrating bats flying out from under the South Congress Bridge…

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