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There is a lot more to it than simple statistics and market info. These numbers are helpful and vitally important, but if taken at face value they can be misleading, even deceiving. As Mark Twain once said, “There are lies, damned lies and then there are statistics.” I created this blog to pull back the curtain on Texas real estate, interpret the market information and present it to you in a format that is both pithy and easy to digest.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Texas top moving-to state fifth straight year...

More people chose to settle deep in the heart of Texas than anywhere in the United States in 2009, according to Allied Van Lines’ 42nd Annual Magnet States Report. For the fifth year in a row, Texas was the No. 1 destination state based on Allied’s report, which tracks U.S. migration patterns and tabulates net relocation gains for each state on an annual basis. “Texas seems to be the cheap seats but with a great view,” says Bill Jones, chairman of the Texas Association of REALTORS®. “Just 20 years ago, our wonderful state wasn’t the first choice for many people. But now folks from all over are noticing we have everything you could possibly want – from reasonably priced housing, to plenty of land for business and housing development, to a wide variety of fine arts and recreational opportunities.”

Arizona was the second most moved-to state in 2009, followed closely by North Carolina. Colorado and Florida placed fourth and fifth for states with the largest net relocation gains last year.

Source: Allied Van Lines

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