Texas stands out as the top state for business, according to Directorship magazine.
Texas "has a pro-business tax climate that ranks third, a low cost of living, a relatively solid economy and a litigation environment that ranks tenth on our list," the magazine reported. "Texas also ranks first in the number of Fortune 500 companies located there."
Major corporate relocations and expansions such as Comerica's move to Dallas and Caterpillar's new plant in Seguin were highlighted as reasons for Texas' ranking.
Directorship evaluated states' overall economies, tax climates, cost of living and education to determine rankings.
The Week in Review
Units for Sale:
June 14 - June 20, 2009 (compared to the same week in 2008)
New listings down this week 18.57% Pendings are up 1.05% Solds up 4.85%
As for Average Prices:
June 14 - June 20, 2009
The "New Listings" average list price is up 0.95% to 308,072.
Sold average sales prices decreased 5.44% to $250,610. In 2008 it was $265,041 for the same week.
The Month In Review May 2009
Units for Sale: (compared to May 2008)
New listings were down 30.65%. Pendings were down 1.76%. Solds decreased by 27.72%.
As for Average Prices:
The "New Listings" average list price is up 12.11% to 355,139. In May 2008 the average list price was $316,768.
Sold average sales prices decreased 3.35% to $250,014. For May 2008 it was $258,675.
Did You Know...?
That we had 12,608 active listings during the same week in 2008? Today there is 11,677 active listings! That is 7.38% decrease from last year.
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ZIP Code: 78759 Approximate Location Boundaries: This report includes Austin and metro areas
About Patsy Snyder:
You will benefit from my straight forward style, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, trustworthiness, education and experience. I love working with people and I take pride in my efforts as a Realtor. I am truly a "born to be a Realtor" person.
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