Hello Michigan

Last week I worked with a really nice couple who was relocating from Michigan. They had retired and chosen Austin, Texas as their new home. That is so exciting! They are looking forward to our mild winters but Austin has so much more to offer.

Weather -If you are tired of the snow this is the place. It rarely snows. Maybe one every 10 years.

Music - We call ourselves "the Live Music Capital of the World." In addition to all the live music venues across the city we are the home of Austin City Limits and SXSW which are internationally famous, annual music events.

Sports - Texas Longhorns, UT football is really BIG and we also have Round Rock Express, AAA minor league baseball team, Ice Bats Hockey Team and we are the home of Lance Armstrong so biking is really popular too.

Outdoors - No matter how hot it is there is always something going on in our community and often outdoors and on your own you could enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, biking, camping, fishing and more.

The Arts - Austin is one of only 14 cities in the US that has an Opera, Ballet and Symphony. We also have several art museums including The Blanton Museum of Art which is the 3rd largest art museum in Texas and a dedicated classical music station KFMA.

Celebrates - Yes, we have a few. Sandra Bullock bought a home here and has a restaurant downtown. Matthew McConaughey is from Austin and although his MySpace page says he's a Malibu resident he does own a home here. Dennis Quaid married the daughter of a local real estate developer and holds an annual charity golf tournament. Lance Armstong of course. Quintin Terintino of Kill Bill fame and Robert Rodriquez of Spy Kids are also here.

Anyway, my wonderful clients from Michigan bought a really nice home that is being built in Silver Leaf by Buffington and it should be ready for them to move in mid December. The temperature that day might be in the mid 70's.

If you are thinking of relocating from Michigan or anywhere else, consider Austin, Texas. It's frequently listed as one of the best places to live by a number of national publications.

Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist. Accredited Buyer's Representative. Seller's Representative Specialist.