The University of Texas serves over 50,000 students plus an additional 24,000 faculty and staff. With Austin’s recent population explosion, those who have to commute to and from campus are looking to live as close as possible to minimize their time on our congested freeways. If you’re looking for a home in a neighborhood near […]
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Austin Urban Homes $800k – $1 Million
Considering a move to Austin? Not in love with suburban living? Prefer to be closer to museums, restaurants, nightlife, shows, live music and shopping? If so, you’ll want to stay as close to Central Austin as possible. For $800,000 – $1 million, you’ll find a range of architectural styles and sizes of urban homes, depending […]
Downtown Austin’s New Seaholm District
The redevelopment of the Seaholm Power Plant District has been in discussions since the plant shut down back 1996. As discussion turned into plans and plans turned into action, the new urban oasis is finally taking shape. The project will encompass 7.8 acres with 143,151 sq ft being used for office space, 280 high rise […]
Exemplary Central Austin Elementary Schools
Central Austin is one of the most desirable areas of Austin to live. With classic, historic neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Clarksville, Tarrytown and Old Enfield, residents are attracted to the charm. When you can combine a desirable neighborhood with good schools, you have a winning combination. Best Central Austin Elementary Schools Seven Central Austin elementary […]
Tarrytown Christmas
Tarrytown is one of Austin’s great historic neighborhoods. There is no better time to drive around and explore this charming neighborhood than during the holiday season. The video below will give you a small taste of some of the holiday decorations in the Tarrytown Neighborhood. Tarrytown Austin Christmas Enjoyed this Living in Austin Post? Why […]
Driskell Hotel Christmas
One of the stops you need to take on your holiday walk through Downtown Austin is at the Historic Driskell Hotel. The hotel opened on December 20th of 1886 and still holds a nostalgic charm today. The hotel has a large Christmas tree in front of the grand staircase and a gingerbread house display. Just […]
Clarksville Christmas
The Clarksville Neighborhood is one of the better decorated neighborhoods in Austin. There are small stretches throughout the neighborhood where almost every house on both sides of street are decked out with Christmas lights. Clarksville should definitely be on your Christmas decoration driving tour. Clarksville Christmas Enjoyed this Living in Austin Post? Why not subscribe […]
Oyster Landing Marina Christmas
Once you finish driving around Tarrytown, take some time to stop by the Oyster Landing Marina to see some great Christmas decorations. Mozarts Coffee, Abels on the Lake and the Hula Hut have all taken part in making the Marina look festive. Great place to sit on a nice Austin night to get into the […]
Old Enfield Christmas
Old Enfield is always one of my favorite Austin neighborhoods to drive through. Now that the neighborhood is all decked out in Christmas lights the drive is even more spectacular. The Christmas decorations in Old Enfield are definitely some of the best in Austin. Take a look at the video and you will see what […]
Christmas in Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin always looks great this time of year. Driving around Downtown and looking at all the decorations are nice, but the best way to experience Downtown during Christmas is to park your car and just walk. There are a lot of window decorations you will miss if you just stay in your car. The […]