As reported by Marcus and Millichap, a nationwide commercial investment firm, the Austin economy should continue to fare well for the rest of the year. Of course we are now close to the end of the year so this year’ predictions should be easier to make. Nevertheless they predict that Austin will add 33,500 new jobs. This and the strong population growth these folks want places to shop and restaurants to go to with their family and friends. So it makes good sense to own Austin Area real estate, after all these folks have to live somewhere!