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  George Vance McGee  is a friendly, experienced, and actively licensed  Broker Associate with Austin Silent Market Inc.  A proud  Austin native (yes—true Unicorn status) , George brings over  15 years of hands-on real estate experience  serving the Central Austin and greater Central Texas residential marketplace. George is a long-standing and engaged  Austin Board of Realtors® member , and in 2019 he proudly volunteered and served on  ABOR’s Diversity Council and Committee , reflecting his commitment to community, inclusion, and thoughtful growth in Austin real estate. He is currently the volunteer Democratic Precinct Chair for the St. Elmo, SoCo neighborhood and area. He is also currently volunteers as the University of Texas Men's Lacrosse Club Alumni Reporter.  A graduate of  Stephen F. Austin High School (2000)  and  The University of Texas at Austin (2004) , George earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts while a...

  Austin charts new course on economic development as growth slows, suburban competition rises By  Ben Thompson  |  1:00 PM Mar 23, 2026 CDT Click here for Ben Thompson's Full Article in Community Impact 

  per Austin Chronicle SXSw Housing panel….the average age for a 1st home buyer has risen from to 30 to now 40 years old. Avg Home price in 1990 was $96,000. Today $418,000. My personal and professional opinion is America needs to encourage BUILDERS and make it easier for them to BUILD new housing everywhere, cities, rural, suburbs, et. --George  Vance McGee Broker Associate Austin Silent Market Realty 512.657.9281 georgevance@gmail.com Click here for KXAN article in regards to SxSw Housing Panel  Click here for: Per Austin Chronicle SXSW Panel Explores the Real Reasons Young People Aren’t Buying Homes

 

  Just Listed for Lease: 1214 West 8th Street Clarksville ATX. Asking Price of $4,500 per month. 3 full bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,459 sq. ft, Rear Primary Bedroom with Large Bathroom and Walk-In Closet. Hardwood Floors, Fenced Backyard, 1 car covered carport. Enviable Walkable Location. Downtown ATX Views from the Front Porch. Steps from West 6th street entertainment, food, lifestyle, Whole Foods Grocery, and more. ABOR MLS Active #7676618 Contact Lease Listing Broker George Vance McGee directly for in-person showings 512.657.9281 georgevance@gmail.com 1214 West 8th Street, Classic 3/2 Craftsman Style Bungalow Click here for more photos & info. Now Ready for Immediate Quality Tenants. Care for a showing? Click here for photos & info,   1214 West 8th Street 3/2 Home with Carport now for Lease. Asking price of $4,500. Local Caring Landlord. Click here for Property Page, Photos & Info   Copyright (C) 2026 Austin Silent Market Real Estate Group. All rights reserved. ...

  View this email in your browser Today's Price Drop $399,850 For Sale or $2,350 for Lease. 404 Seminole Drive St. Elmo SoCo ATX 78745 zip Code.   Listing Broker George Vance McGee Austin Silent Market Realty 512.657.9281  georgevance@gmail.com Discover a rare close-in South Austin opportunity in the heart of the St. Elmo / South Congress (SoCo) corridor.  Tucked away on a quiet interior lot in 78745, this home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood calm and urban energy—just minutes from The Yard, St. Elmo Brewing, Sagebrush Music Hall & the area’s newly developed office and commercial spaces.   This  4-bedroom  residence  features  brand-new flooring, new windows, and durable hardboard siding , delivering a fresh, modern feel throughout. The thoughtfully converted garage functions as a spacious primary fourth bedroom, offering flexibility for work-from-home, guests, or creative use. The kitchen flows seamlessly i...

Which U.S. States Gained the Most Residents in 2025 Published: March 9, 2026 Author: Gabriel Cohen Article/Editing: Niccolo Conte Graphics/Design: Miranda Smith Source: HireAHelper | Visual inspiration from the Voronoi app Key Takeaways South Carolina saw the largest net migration gain per 10,000 residents in 2025. The South and Mountain West attracted the most new residents overall. High-cost states like California and New York continued to see population outflows. Nearly 15 million Americans moved in 2025 , many relocating across state lines in search of lower costs, job opportunities, and warmer climates. This map shows net migration per 10,000 residents across all 50 states in 2025 , revealing where population inflows were strongest and which states saw the biggest outflows. The data reflects major shifts in the country’s population distribution. Migration patterns show movement from the Eastern half of the U.S. toward the Western half , as well as shifts aw...