Reply #39: There's South Congress...

[GOPisEvil]

...quite trendy, hip, and getting expensive as all hell. But, you can still rent cheaper than you can buy there. There's also West Campus, Hyde Park, any number of good places with houses with character, not some bland-ass complex (which is what I live in now).

I'd say the job market has bottomed out - or at least that is what the papers tell us. ;-)

Go here for an alternative view on Austin. Also their classifieds might have stuff the other papers don't, especially non-complex apartments and duplexes. www.austinchronicle.com

If you want to come down for a visit, or have any questions, look me up. I'm always happy to help.