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City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson's Newsletter: "Housing in the Middle of it All."

  When we moved to Austin, we were in our early 20’s and just getting started, barely out of school. Before moving here, we lived in a tiny one-bedroom apartment with a space that was generously called a kitchen. It was part of pretty good-sized apartment complex near Baylor Law School. That way, we could have one car because I could walk to class. Our first Austin home was a triplex that was part of a group of triplexes located in a single-family neighborhood. We weren’t making a ton of dough, but could afford to live in Austin, which played a role in our falling in love with this town and staying here for almost 45 years now. My first home in Austin. What’s Missing? “ Affordability First ” was my mantra while running for mayor. It’s been my agenda since taking office in 2023. Over the past three years, we’ve aggressively worked to add more housing stock through  historic land use reforms ,   cutting regulatory red tape  and  simplifying our permitting process ...
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Looking for a quality Local Austin GRAPHIC DESIGNER? GVM recommends Alpha Graphics.

  Looking for a reliable local Austin print and graphics partner? I’ve worked with Brandon Greene at AlphaGraphics, and he’s been a solid resource for high-quality print, signage, and marketing materials. Whether it’s business cards, large-format graphics, or custom print projects, Brandon is responsive, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. If you’re in Austin and need help with anything print or visual, I’d recommend reaching out: Brandon Greene AlphaGraphics 512.588.0625 https://austinsignsandprint. com/ Best,    Brandon Greene  Sales Executive  Austin | San Antonio | Georgetown bgreene@alphagraphics.com 512.588.0625   512.323.5000 1901 W Braker Lane, Suite 100  Austin, TX 78758 alphagraphics.com/us-texas- austin-us371 ←  Connect with me 
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How much would my real estate lease or sell for in 2026? Contact Licensed Broker Associate Austin Silent Market George Vance McGee for a customized CMA

  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...
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Per Community Impact: Austin charts new course on economic development as growth slows, suburban competition rises

  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 
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per Austin Chronicle SXSw Housing panel….the average age for a 1st home buyer has risen from to 30 to now 40 years old.

  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
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Per ABOR MLS the Differences between a FLEX coming soon Listing for Sale Vs. Active MLS for Sale.

 
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Just Listed for Lease: 1214 West 8th Street Clarksville ATX. Austin Silent Market Realty Contact Broker Associate George Vance McGee for showings and work.

  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. ...
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