Olympic Heights and Hillcrest are two Southwest Austin neighborhoods located off Manchaca in 78748. Often buyers find themselves choosing between these two neighborhoods. If you find yourself in that position, here is a guide to help you think through your decision. Olympic Heights vs Hillcrest: Builders Olympic Heights was built by DR Horton whereas Hillcrest Read More

Southwest Austin has become a highly desirable section of Austin, mostly because of its top rated schools and its proximity to Downtown Austin and UT. Parents who have children, or who plan to have children, can take advantage of the several Exemplary Rated Elementary Schools the area has to offer. Here are the 8 Exemplary Read More

Bowie High School is one of the highest rated High Schools in the Austin ISD earning TEA’s second highest rating, Recognized, in the 2011-2012 year. If you have a kid in high school or approaching high school and want to live in Southwest Austin, the Bowie High School District is definitely your top choice. To Read More

Schools are often pretty high on a home buyer’s list of criteria. Even if you don’t have kids and don’t plan to have kids, schools should still be on your radar when house hunting. Historically, homes in the best school districts have maintained their value better than homes in inferior school districts. One of the Read More

Shady Hollow is a master-planned community located off Brodie Lane just south of Slaughter. First developed in the 1970s, Shady Hollow building just completed in the mid-2000′s. Residents choose Shady Hollow because of its close-knit community, neighborhood amenities and highly rated schools. Download a Printable PDF Map of Shady Hollow Neighborhoods Shady Hollow Neighborhood Map Read More