The Events of 2011 that Hit closest to Home in Austin

2011 has been a year to remember--on many fronts. Weather. New Industries. Sports. Politics. Business and yes, for Real Estate as well. Here is my brief recap of our year in Austin, Texas.

Here are the links and the events that hit closest to home here in Austin:

• One event that will will ponder for many years to come--a week of devastating Wildfires! The worse wildfires in Texas history, including Steiner Ranch and Bastrop!
• And related to the fire--the Historic Texas Drought of 2011 will also go down in the history books.
• Jobs and Job Growth in Austin Continued to be Strong in 2011
• Austin Ranked #1 for Jobs
• Texas tweaked its Homestead Exemption laws--changing the proof of identity
• Halloween on 6th Street! One of Austin's most Iconic holiday events
  
• Real Estate saw a Bigger and Better year in 2011 as Austin returns to a Seller's Market with Multiple Offers in many of our communities
• Social Media Companies like FaceBook, PayPal and LegalZoom expanded their presence in Austin this year
• Developer Taylor Morrison bought 440 Acres in Leander for a new Community
• Austin started a Formula One F1 Race Track for Circuit of Americas 2012 F1 Race!
• Schlitterbahn Plans for New Water Park in Cedar Park
• Austin still rocking the Food Cart - Food Trailer World
• Real Estate Sales are much stronger--Austin Leading the Nation
• Austin Tops List of Top 10 Cities for Relocation
• Parenting.com named Austin among the Top 3 Cities for Families
• Texas TEA School Tests changed--having a dramatic impact on How Schools are Ranked
• 10 years have passed since the events of 911
• Interest Rates dropped to Historic Lows and Home Buyers are taking advantage it
• Austin Bands Smoking in Public Parks
• Britannia Manor, home of Richard Garriott, is For Sale in Austin
• Gov. Rick Perry makes a bid for the White House
• UT Football has less than stellar year while rebuilding

2012 promises to be an even bigger year for Austin growth, entertainment, jobs and Real Estate. Let's Talk about your Real Estate needs.