Why Buy Land Now?

For those who live in Texas, it’s tough not to be proud. Texans think their state is special, and don’t mind telling you about how it’s the BIGGEST and the BEST. In the case of business and housing, those Texans are right. Here’s an article by Dave Winans that sums up some of the reasons that make the Lone Star State such a great place to live.

1. Texas is a great place to live.

The weather is good and free from the harsh winters of the north. There is plenty of entertainment; Austin is considered the live music capitol of the world, there is tons of great shopping, restaurants and art museums. Texas is home to several professional sports teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Houston Texans, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, as well as some of the best Universities and Business Schools in the nation: UT, SMU, TCU, A&M, Baylor & Rice.

2. Great place to work

Secondly it’s a great place for business. In fact it’s the best place for business as . CNBC just named Texas the #1 state for doing business and in the past 5 years, Texas has created 1.2 million new jobs. In 2007 half of all jobs created in the US were in Texas.

“TEXAS IS THE #1 STATE FOR
DOING BUSINESS” - CNBC

There is no state income tax, no tax on goods in transit and its central time zone makes it ideal for working with companies on either coast and the office of current governor Rick Perry, has ensured pro growth and pro business legislation are at the forefront of their agenda.

3. Great investment

And finally Texas has a low cost of living. Forbes magazine recently published an article “Best Cities to Buy a Home” which featured all 4 Texaplex cities in the Top 10! Austin and San Antonio lead Forbes’ list of “Best Bang for the buck cities” and Houston and Dallas also land in the Top 10!

For those living in Texas or on their way this is all great news. And with national economy and home values dropping across the natrion we can all use some good news. Texas has and will remain strong. It’s a great time to own Texas Real Estate and it’s going to be a Lone Star Boom!