200-Person Facebook Office Coming to Austin?

Although nothing is definite, Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, said “Facebook continues to grow and Austin, with its deep talent pool, would allow us to hire the high-caliber employees we need to properly serve the people, advertisers and developers that rely on our service”.  Headquarted out of Palo Alto, CA, Facebook currently employs 1,200 people with outsiders estimating their annual revenue at $500 million.  Besides Austin’s talented work force, Facebook may also be attracted to $1.3 million in incentives from the state of Texas.  Governor Rick Perry’s office has indicated that Facebook would be investing $3.1 million for this expansion into to Texas, an expansion that would create 200 jobs over the next four years.  Sounds like a win-win to us!  We’ll continue to watch how this develops.  Read the Austin Business Journal article.

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Sabine on Fifth Registration Deadline Today

If you plan on participating in Sunday’s auction at Sabine on Fifth, make sure you register by 5 pm today.  We’ll be there and are extremely interested to see what the condos go for.  If you missed our blog with lots of information on the auction, you can view it here: http://mysolis.com/2010/02/08/auction/ or call us at 512-567-5998.

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Census Bureau Jobs – Austin

Census Bureau expects to hire up to 3,000 temporary workers for Travis County.  Work schedules are flexible and pay ranges from $8-$24 per hour.  To apply, call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule a basic employment test.  For more information visit: www.2010censusjobs.gov

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Schlitterbahn, Austin-Cedar Park

New Braunfels-based Schlitterbahn owners together with Volente Beach Waterpark owner are bringing a 96-acre water resort to Cedar Park located near Parmer and 1431.  That is twice the size of the New Braunfels Schlitterbahn and is estimated to cost $360 million.  Phase 1 which includes a 16-acre water park and skydiving simulator is set to open May 2012.  Phases 2 & 3 include a tree house inspired 230-room hotel, 35,000 sqft of retail space, 30,000 sqft conference center, and a river walk – shops and dining built along a man-made river.  This work is set to start within 2 years of phase 1 opening.  The final phase includes an additional 125,000 sqft of retail space and expansion of one or more attractions and is set to open within 2 years of the completion of phases 2 & 3.  The Schlitterbahn water resort is expected to create 1,200 permanent jobs and bring $2.5 billion to the city of Cedar Park over 30 years.  Increased traffic and noise were signficant factors in the planning of the project.  For renderings, map, and more information, read the article in the Statesman.

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Arboretum Home on Cul-de-Sac

 

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When we first walked into 4203 Cliffwood Cove, we were immediately struck by the two-story ceilings above the living and dining rooms which overlook the foliage and deck of a private backyard.  However, it was the second impression which was the most powerful.  This home has amazing charm and character, from a loft lined with bookshelves, to concrete counters and vessel sinks in the master, to windows artfully placed so as to provide ample natural light. 

Type: House
Location: 4203 Cliffwood Cove, Austin TX 78759
Price & Size: $339,990 for 2124 sqft.
Virtual Tour: www.4203cliffwood.com
Details: located in the Arboretum on a cul-de-sac, 4 bedrooms + office, 2 bathrooms, 2-car garage, hard tile, wood floors, vessel sinks, concrete counters, patio and deck, mature trees, home comes with rare Westover Pool membership (specific to this home, not all in the neighborhood, renewal is ~$380/yr.)
Showings & Info: Jill Crecelius, 512-567-5998, jill@mysolis.com

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