Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 01, 2012
Austin, Texas has graced the lists of numerous, prominent 2012 rankings for the Austin real estate market, the Austin economy, and jobs in Austin, according to Regent Property Group, a leader in Austin luxury home sales.
Austin ranked #2 of the best U.S. job markets, right behind Washington, D.C., in a list compiled by Adecco Staffing U.S. based on information from its 900 national branches, as well as other factors, like local unemployment rates, job opportunities based on number of job openings in the past six months, and an overall assessment of the economic environment of each city. Austins diverse economy, coupled with plenty of opportunities and an unemployment rate of 6%, well below the national average of 8.1%, helped Austin claim the number two spot on the Adecco list. In addition, Forbes ranked Austin #1 Best Big City for Jobs, and On Numbers named Austin the Healthiest Small Business Climate in the South.
ActiveRain named Austin the #2 Top Performing Real Estate Market in 2012, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP named Austin the #2 Real Estate Market to Watch, and Realtor.com named Austin the 2nd Best Investment Market. The Fiscal Times ranked Austin #2 on “Top 10 Cities People are Moving to in 2012.”
Austins economy is healthy and still strengthening, said top Austin REALTOR Brian Talley. A multitude of industries in the city are flourishing, and as a result, are hiring, including the industries of manufacturing, technology, hospitality, education, health, finance, and business.
The rise in professional jobs has helped bolster the health of the housing market, with more people moving to Austin and finding employment in Austin, helping move homes off the market quickly and at competitive prices.
About Regent Property Group:
Regent Property Group LLC is a topAustin real estate companyowned and managed by Austin real estate broker and luxury home REALTOR
