Realtor.com® Makes Austin, Texas Its New Headquarters
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6, 2025 ~ Realtor.com®, a leading provider of online real estate services and subsidiary of News Corp, has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Santa Clara, California to Austin, Texas. This move solidifies Austin as the company's top hiring location and demonstrates their commitment to long-term growth in the state.

The announcement was celebrated on January 29th at a dinner at the Governor's Mansion, attended by Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corp, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and Damian Eales, CEO of Realtor.com®. The event also featured photos of the company's new headquarters in East Austin.

Over the past few years, Realtor.com® has invested in its Austin location through hiring initiatives and supporting local charitable events. They have also developed new talent through their internship program based in Austin. With this move, the company plans to further invest in talent development at their new headquarters.

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According to Damian Eales, Chief Executive Officer of Realtor.com®, "Austin and Texas offer a strong and growing talent pool, a powerhouse economy with unparalleled housing growth, affordability of living only matched by its aspirational lifestyle, expansive tech and academic communities, and a dynamic and vibrant city at the heart of the thriving state of Texas. There is no better place for us to call home."

Robert Thomson echoed this sentiment by stating that "basing Realtor.com® in Texas puts our company at the heart of innovation and inspiration at a moment of national economic renaissance for America." He also expressed pride in being housed in a state that understands the crucial role played by businesses in providing opportunities for personal growth and community achievement.

Governor Abbott also welcomed Realtor.com®'s headquarters to Austin, stating that "thanks to our unmatched business environment, no corporate or personal income taxes, and our highly skilled workforce," Texas is an ideal location for companies like Realtor.com® to thrive.

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In conjunction with this announcement, Realtor.com® released a new report on the state of Texas real estate. The report found that Texas is the fastest growing state and is projected to overtake California as the most populous state in 2045. The top reasons people are moving to Texas include plentiful job opportunities, affordable housing, and a different climate. The majority of these migrants come from California and abroad.

The report also highlights how Texas is leading the nation in building affordable homes, accounting for 15% of all permitted housing units in the US in 2024, despite only having a 9% share of the population.

The dinner at the Governor's Mansion served as a celebration of this exciting announcement and a testament to the strong partnership between Realtor.com®, News Corp, and the state of Texas. For those interested in career opportunities with Realtor.com®, they can visit their career page for more information. Additionally, readers can learn more about the Texas housing market by reading Realtor.com®'s new report, "The Texas State of Real Estate."
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