Everyone knows that two of the biggest reasons cities and towns everywhere prosper and grow are education and job growth. Well, welcome to College Station, home of Texas A&M University (also affectionately known as Aggieland) and some of the state’s top job growth. When you see the numbers, it’s no surprise why the Houston Chronicle named College Station No. 7 on its list of most prosperous cities in Texas and why Fox and Hounds (despite being out in California) ranked College Station one of America’s best college towns/mid-sized cities for growth.

According to Fox and Hounds, TAMU’s 56,000-student presence has sparked major growth in the information and business services sectors, where employment since 2008 have expanded 18.2 percent and 14.2 percent,…

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The “FW” in DFW is often overshadowed by the size of the D that is Dallas. But Downtown Fort Worth is perhaps one of the best downtown business and living centers in the country. Unlike its more famous neighbor, Fort Worth eschews the L.A. vibe and corporate hustle-bustle of Dallas in favor of staying tied to its western roots. The people you meet in Downtown Fort Worth are generally friendly and laid back, adopting a live-and-let-live attitude for those who live or visit their city.

The city itself is a hub of businesses and industry, with a vaunted transit system, solid economy, and what just might be the best collection of art and culture in the entire Lone Star State. Living downtown puts you smack in the middle of art centers, from the Modern…

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You might have heard a thing or two about the growth of the Houston area. Well, it’s no mere PR spiel, Houston’s growth is epic, and it’s not slowing down.

A recent report by the Houston Chronicle looked at raw Census data and found that, to no one’s surprise, the Houston area is second only to New York City in the number of residents it has added since last year. However, there are two factors to consider: One,  Houston’s city population has expanded at a slower pace in the past three years than those of Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, despite adding more total residents; two, Houston itself is not growing as fast as the rest of Harris County. It is, in fact, Houston’s suburbs that are recording the staggering growth of the region, helped…

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We all know the appeal Austin has for college students looking for art and culture in Texas, from the 2014 X-Games to the SXSW Film Festival. But it’s easy to forget that Austin and its surroundings offer some excellent school districts for the kids.

Eanes ISD

The Eanes Independent School District is generally considered the best district in the capital area and is often ranked as one of the best in entire state, despite (or perhaps because of) its relatively small size. Eanes serves about 7,500 students from West Austin, Rollingwood, and West Lake Hills. Seven of its nine schools have been recognized as U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools and all nine have been designated Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency.

 

Lake Travis ISD

If Eanes has any…

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Okay, so you already know that Austin is booming, particularly with young people who are flocking to the millennial generation’s “it” city. But can you guess which end of Austin is growing the most?

If you said East Austin, good for you. According to the Austin Business Journal, fast-rising sale prices and overall home values are driving the economy in Central Texas, and East Austin is getting the biggest share of the boom. The area south of East Cesar Chavez Street between I-35 and Springdale Road, the journal notes, has seen median home values rise 44 percent to $241,400. That’s up from $159,000 and is by far the largest increase in the entire Austin area.

In addition, in the area bound by East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Airport Boulevard,…

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The great thing about growing towns is that there are always exciting new places being built. For those looking to hang their hat in College Station, but want a newly built home, there’s good news. College Station is growing, thanks to some new communities

Castlegate II

In the heart of South College Station, Castlegate II is a 202-acre master-planned community that combines convenient location with luxurious amenities. According to Realtor.org, residents will be able to enjoy a resort style pool with cabanas and outdoor kitchens unlike anything currently available in the area. They will also enjoy numerous parks including a fitness park, a lighted jogging trail, and a fully stocked lake for fishing. Nearby Greens Prairie Elementary School also…

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San Antonio is trading its old-school frontier town image for one of a 21st century hotspot. At least, that’s what the Wall Street Journal has noticed. A recent article in the Journal shows that as Alamo City becomes more and more a tech-business hub, investors are putting more money into developing downtown into a place tech-savvy professionals want to spend time in and businesses gather.

According to the Journal, since 2011, 2,900 housing units (five times the number built in the entire decade prior) have been built or are in the planning or construction phase. In the downtown’s northwest end, a 120,000-square-foot former department store is being converted into a communal workspace for tech professionals called “Geekdom,” which already has 800…

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As the home of Texas A&M University’s main, flagship campus, College Station offers much in the way of education and amenities. But when it comes to buying a home and putting down roots, College Station offers some of the finest living and some of the most sought-after areas.

1. Pebble Creek

If the very name of the Pebble Creek community sounds like it would have a golf course, you’re right. Pebble Creek Country Club ‒‒ which boasts some of the best golf course in the Brazos Valley ‒‒ is at the heart of this picturesque community. This upscale neighborhood, close enough to the heart of Aggieland but far enough removed from the bustle of college-town life to give it that small town feel, has something for everyone. The average property here lists for…

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You might have heard by now that San Antonio is the fastest-growing tech hub in Texas. As more tech startups and emerging companies look to do business with the military bases and the ever-evolving South Texas Medical Center, and as the city ramps up its efforts to revitalize and expand its reborn downtown, more young, tech-savvy professionals are looking to adopt the lifestyle San Antonio has to offer.

Which, of course, begs the question, where do young professionals want to live? Here are some of the most sought-after areas in San Antonio :

Downtown

Young professionals these days embrace urban living in a way their predecessors never did. And San Antonio’s growing downtown, complete with revitalized urban buildings and a coming city rail…

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If you’re looking to build your new home in an up-and-coming end of the River City, look no further than these new neighborhoods.

1. Mission del Lago.

Called “the pride of south San Antonio,” Mission del Lago is a master planned community of  custom homes surrounding the beautiful Mission del Lago Golf Course in a neighborhood of quiet cul-de-sacs.  If you’re thinking that this sounds like a cookie-cutter subdivision, think again. Mission del Lago blends diverse styles and sizes of homes designed to meet varying tastes and budgets. The community borders the 1,200-acre Mitchell Lake Wildlife Refuge and Audubon Center and will soon feature the Medina Walking Trail. For the children, school is just a short walk to renowned Gallardo Elementary School,…

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