Wondering if Austin is a good place to invest? This site suggests it is!
http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/13/real_estate/overvalued_housing_markets/
As a reminder, when you buy a home, you should look at the micro-market forces at work. It's fun to look at the overall market from the city level, but when you make your own decision, your proximity to movie theatres, Wal-Marts, grocery stores and your job matter most of all.