While at a brunch this weekend, I found myself sitting in on a conversation that turned to the group talking about the Austin real estate market. Naturally, being a broker in the industry, I joined the conversation and we got to talking about how competitive the market has become. One guy was talking about how [...]
Whether you’ve been in Austin for 10 years or 10 minutes, you know that we’re a unique city. We just do things differently . . . including how we give. From a volunteer perspective we rock. But there’s always room for improvement right? One way we’re not so good is in donating our money. In [...]
This was my first Valentine’s Day that I spent in a relationship… with a city. Here’s this place: everybody wants to hang out in, live with, talks fondly about… and I have only gotten to watch this play out from afar. So now you can imagine what kind of lucky guy I feel like when [...]
When moving to Austin, there are few things you’ll need to take care prior to arriving in town and once you get here. Here’s a list of 10 things to do when moving to Austin. 1. Whether you’re looking to buy or lease, search for a home in Austin. 2. Once you’ve found a place, turn [...]
If you’re considering a move to Austin, it’s always good to know where your potential new home ranks compared to the rest of the country. The Austin Business Journal has their fingers on the pulse of rankings for the City of Austin. Here’s an article that was recently published on a few examples of how [...]
Forbes recently named Austin as America’s fastest growing city. With Houston and Dallas right behind, Austin’s estimated growth rate for 2013 is 2.7%.
Here are 10 things you should know when moving to Austin, Texas. Your first year in a new city can be confusing. Hopefully these tips will shed some light on what to expect when moving to town.
The saying goes that life isn’t about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself. One year ago, down to the day, I started a journey to do exactly that. If you know me, then you know my love for Austin, real estate, and travel runs deep. On November 16th, 2011 I asked myself what it [...]
The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau has done it again! Another video that shows the true talent and beauty of Austin, TX. This one-of-a-kind collaborative video project features some of Austin’s best musical talent. Pay attention to the words and remember to enjoy every minute of every day. Life is too short not to enjoy [...]
If you’ve recently relocated to Austin, and you’re registered to vote, it’s important to get out and use that vote. Here are links to find voting locations and a couple of websites to read more about candidates and city bond propositions.
Whether you’ve recently moved to Austin, or are a current Austinite looking to expand your social circle, we invite you to join us for the GayinAustinTexas.com Happy Hour.
Being an Austin native, I’ve seen a lot of change in this city. Over the past 10 years Austin has received a big makeover. There is never a lack of places to go or things to do. One of my favorite things about Austin is that there are so many great organizations to get involved [...]
The Human Rights Campaign and Equality Texas are proud to invite you to a unique event exploring the intersection of faith and LGBT rights. Please join us Friday, February 22nd, at 7:00 PM for a special screening of the Sundance-award winning documentary “Love Free or Die,” followed by a Q&A with guest panelists including [...]
Austin has become a thriving epicenter of startup activity due to its accessibility, culture and maybe a little help from SXSW. In 2012 it was ranked as one of the top twenty startup ecosystems in the world by the research firm, Startup Genome, that analyzed data from over 16,000 startups.
Here is a list of gay and non-gay events happening around Austin. If you would like to submit an event to be added to this list, click here. APRIL 2013 Thursday, April 4th - GayinAustinTexas.com Happy Hour Friday, April 5th – Kenney Chesney @ Austin 360 Amphitheater Saturday, April 6th – Zilker Garden Festival Sunday, April 7th – [...]
If you’ve just moved to Austin and need a starting point to meet a few new people, here are the top gay events we suggest you check out. From bottomless martinis to gay cowboys, this list has something for everyone.
Ready or not, the plump jolly white-haired bear is on his way to town! With holiday parties kicking off this weekend, there will be a few days in-between that will allow you to experience the holiday cheer around Austin.
