Home > Good Life Blog > Archive 'U.S. Economy'

Archive for the ‘U.S. Economy’ Category

Homebuilders More Optimistic Towards Housing Market
The National Association of Home Builders announced today that the national Housing Market Index rose three points to 20, the highest level since May 2010. This is the second consecutive month the HMI has had a positive gain after a three point increase in October. The HMI plays a key role in measuring homebuilder and [...]
Posted in Home Building, Homebuilder Resources, Resources, Top Housing Markets, U.S. Economy, economy, home buying |
The Hottest Job Markets Around the Country
We all know that the past few years have been a struggle for the economy and job growth. Despite that, all signs are showing that the job market is now on an upswing, with areas all over the country experiencing significant growth and promise for employment. In fact, a recent article in The Business Journals says [...]
Posted in Bluegreen Communities, Job Market, North Carolina, Real Estate, TX, Top Housing Markets, U.S. Economy |
Foreclosure Property Prices Without the Work or the Risk
Buying a foreclosure property usually presents huge challenges like time demands and substantial risk. It requires significant amounts of research and preparation just to find a property. Once found, a foreclosure property can then mean a serious investment of your personal dollars on a piece of property that may or may not ever turn a [...]
Posted in Bluegreen Communities, Land Buying Advice, Mortgage Rates, Rural, Tax Credits, U.S. Economy, discount land, land for sale |
Vintage Oaks Featured in San Antonio Business Journal
We are excited that our Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard community in New Braunfels, TX was featured today in the San Antonio Business Journal AND the Austin Business Journal in an article titled, “Vintage Oaks Sees Triple Digit Sales for 2010.” Vintage Oaks had such a wonderful 2010. People know that we’ve got something special [...]
Posted in Bluegreen Communities, New Braunfels, Operation FINALLY HOME, San Antonio, TX, Texas, Top Housing Markets, U.S. Economy, Vintage Oaks |
Why it’s a Good Time to Become a Land and Home Owner
Owning your own home can be extremely satisfying and can create a sincere sense of accomplishment and pride. Luckily, in today’s economic situation, it’s beneficial for you to become a land and home owner if you have the financial means. There are many factors that go into buying a home or building a new home on the right [...]
Posted in Bluegreen Communities, Home Building, Land Buying Advice, Mortgage Rates, Tax Credits, U.S. Economy |
Bryan/College Station Listed as One of the 20 Most Employed Cities in America
Business Insider has named Bryan/College Station one of the 20 Most Employed Cities in America. This is great news for homeowners in our King Oaks community, located just outside of College Station. As America continues on the road to economic recovery, area residents will be happy to know that Bryan/College Station only has a 6.4% unemployment rate - [...]
Posted in Bryan College Station, King Oaks, TX, Texas, U.S. Economy |
Austin and Dallas Included in ‘Top 10 Metro Areas for Job Growth’
The Urban Land Institute recently released a list of the Top 10 metropolitan areas for job growth and declining unemployment rates, and the Austin and Dallas areas were among the fastest recovering cities.  It’s an exciting time for several of our master-planned communities located in those areas, as the nation’s employment picture slowly improves. Vintage [...]
Posted in Dallas Fort Worth, Gunter, Havenwood, New Braunfels, TX, Texas, The Bridges at Preston Crossings, The Reserve at SugarTree, Top Housing Markets, U.S. Economy, Vintage Oaks, the bridges |
Bluegreen Communities Featured in San Antonio Business Journal
Our Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard and Havenwood at Hunters Crossing communities were featured in the recent issue of the San Antonio Business Journal. The article was titled, “Bluegreen Communities is High on Hill Country Housing Market.” The article focused on the housing development of the New Braunfels area and quoted several representatives from Bluegreen. To view [...]
Posted in New Braunfels, San Antonio, TX, Texas, Top Housing Markets, U.S. Economy |
Money Magazine Names San Antonio #3 Most Affordable City
Looking to buy a home in the San Antonio area? You are in luck! Money Magazine just named San Antonio the third most affordable U.S. city. A strong local economy, great quality of life and low home prices make San Antonio the perfect place to live. The article also mentions that the tourism, bio-medicine and financial industries [...]
Posted in New Braunfels, TX, Texas, Top Housing Markets, U.S. Economy |
Top 10 Real Estate Blog Posts of 2009
Here we are, right at the end of 2009, and in retrospect, a lot has happened in the real estate industry this year. But there has also been a lot that has not happened this year. Weren’t we expecting the economy and the real estate industry to start turning around this year? I took a [...]
Posted in Tax Credits, U.S. Economy |