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Jill Crecelius

Austin Energy Ranks 2nd in the Nation

IDC Energy Insights and Intelligent Utility magazine published the top 25 intelligent utilities based on productivity, renewable energy, smart initiatives, energy efficiency, and Information Technology investment. Austin Energy came in second in the nation. The top five are as follows:

1. Sempra Energy of San Diego, CA
2. Austin Energy of Austin, TX
3. Edison International of Rosemead, CA
4. Oncor of Dallas, TX
5. Pacific Gas & Electric of San Francisco, CA

Forbes Ranks Austin in Top Cities to Earn a Living

Source: Forbes, Francesca Levy, 9.30.09

In determining the top cities to earn a living, Forbes magazine considered a number of key factors including: low cost of living, job growth, premium commercial environment, and home to businesses in growing, high-paying industries. Austin ranked fourth in the nation. Here are the top ten:

1. Dallas
2. Houston
3. Minneapolis
4. Austin
5. Washington, D.C.
6. St. Louis
7. Seattle
8. Atlanta
9. Kansas City
10. Denver

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Despite Economy, Bel Air Still Selling - If Priced Right

Two units recently went pending in the South Congress Bel Air Condos.

Unit F4 has 1,410 square feet and was listed at $205,770. - pending
Unit E3 has 900 square feet and was listed at $184,900. - pending

For a long time people have been drawn to Bel Air's modern construction but felt the prices were too high. Now with the downturn in the economy, some units are priced reasonably, and buyers are taking advantage of the buyers market we are currently in.

Unit A3 is for sale and has 1,125 square feet and is listed at $199,000. - for sale
For photos, visit the virtual tour: www.4801southcongress.com.

For comparison, unit K2 has 1,125 square feet and is currently listed at $224,900.