ATX: the Austin Real Estate Life Blog

 Per Christopher V. Sherman Photographer: Here's another look of today's Austin, Texas sunrise with Barton Springs Pool in the foreground. The haze in the air made for great sun rays. Click here for Christopher V. Sherman direct Twitter Follow Link.

 per NicGerli Twitter: Austin, TX is now the 7th most affordable metro area in terms of Rent / Income Ratio. Amazing how far it has come. (more affordable than St. Louis, Akron, and Milwaukee for locals) 1) Not only that - this is the most affordable Austin's rental market has ever been (at least going back 20 years). 2) How is this happening? Two reasons. The first is that rents in Austin have dropped significantly over the last several years. The second is that incomes in Austin are going up. With the median household income increasing from $79k prior to pandemic to $101k today. 3) I moved to Austin in August 2020 right when the bubble got going, and I saw how crazy it got on the ground. I left in late 2021 just as the bubble started popping. Since then, it has become significantly more affordable to both buy and rent. Nick Gerli @nickgerli1 · Aug 15 4) The biggest thing I remember from being there in 2020-21 was how many tech people from California were buying up investment pr...

 The Summer Meltdown 3 Miles Social Event Run @ Rivian Headquarters SoCo, Downtown, Hike and Bike Trail (August 2025) I participated! Move with Meaning Fundraisers for Hunt Preservation Society.  Kerr County Flood Relief Fundraiser Saturday August 2nd @ Rivian Auto Showroom, SoCo Ave with Spectacular Views of Downtown, Austin, Texas. 8 am Run Club, 3.1 miles distance with Pace Setter Volunteers. Free Everything = Saunas, Chair Massages, Stretch Lab Tables, Wellness Market, Ice Cold Bath Plunge Tanks, 2 Lives DJs, Hydration Beverages, Brand Pop Ups Tables, Nike Stickers and Merchandise, Smoothies, Free Ice Coffee from Coffee Traders on East 7th street (next to Kinda Tropical) Fleet Feet Booth.  I went and it was very popular, and well attended. An attractive, healthy, fun and friendly crowd of AM exercisers. ---GVM attended, participant and reporter.

 Click here for an 11 minute PODCAST with Audio on the Austin Silent Market business.