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What's it like living in Austin? How's the job market? What does Austin look like? How are the schools? How much are Austin property taxes? Find out all of this and more in our Living in Austin blog.

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Round Rock Named #2 Best City to Live in the US in 2019

September 25, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Round Rock recently found itself on Money Magazine’s Best Cities to Live in the US in 2019, coming in at #2. Austin area residents have known Round Rock’s merits for some time. It has even gotten some national recognition, named one of the safest cities in America. But, this overall “best city to live” nod […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Cost of Living, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move, Suburbs

Most Expensive Zip Codes in Austin

July 18, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, Austin was named the #10 Richest City in the US by The Cheat Sheet. Often considered the most expensive city to live in Texas, it’s also the most affordable “rich city” to live in the US. Percentage of the market wise, Austin has more luxury homes than Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Where can […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Luxury Homes, Luxury Housing Market, Zip Codes

3010 Sea Jay Drive Austin TX 78745 | Home for Sale

May 31, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Nestled in a suburban neighborhood, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,577 square feet of living space. You’ll admire everything about this home, from its upgraded roof that now features TESLA Solar, to the hardwood floor installed all throughout the house.

Filed Under: Austin, Enclave at Westgate, Living in Austin Tagged With: 3 Bedroom Homes for Sale, Homes for Sale, Real Estate Properties for Sale, Rebecca Stoklosa

How Accurate are Austin Property Tax Estimates?

May 29, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Property taxes can make a significant difference in affordability for Austin home buyers. Tax rates range from about 1.7-3.4% (varies by neighborhood) of your home’s assessed value. Depending on your home’s assessed value, annual property taxes in Austin can be anywhere from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars per year. Because […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Frequent Buyer Questions, Homestead Exemption, Property Taxes, Researching Your Move

What’s Driving Austin’s Nitro Fueled Economy and What Does it Mean?

April 30, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

As the old saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. And in the case of the city’s capital of Austin, that includes what most citizens across the country value the most—the economy. But non-Austinites may wonder what exactly is driving Austin’s nitro fueled economy? The answer, of course, is an open secret that has become […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Growth, Housing Market, Job Market, Researching Your Move

What Locals Know About Austin that Tourists Don’t

April 15, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

While Austin may be world renowned for its indie art scene, famous festivals like SXSW and commitment to waste free and organic living, the best things about Austin are secrets that only the locals know. But if you are from out of town or are looking to relocate to Austin, don’t worry. We’re going to […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Researching Your Move, Visiting Austin

How Much are Property Taxes in Austin

March 3, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re thinking about relocating to Austin, or if you have never bought a house, one of the things to pay attention to is the tax rate. Just how much are property taxes in Austin? The tax rate in Austin usually ranges anywhere from 1.8%-3.3% of your home’s assessed value and are due by January […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Property Taxes, Researching Your Move

Top 25 Public High Schools in Austin

February 1, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, Austin Monthly released their yearly Best Schools in Austin issue and it had some interesting findings. Some of the ratings aligned with what we see on sites like Great Schools and others were slightly different. The rankings from Austin Monthly Magazine’s lists were based on findings from Texas non-profit, Children at Risk. Every year, […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Researching Your Move, School Ratings, Top 10 Lists, Top Rated Schools

25 Best Middle Schools in Austin

February 1, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, Children at Risk, a Texas non-profit agency advocating for children, came out with their annual best schools in Austin list. They use a different set of criteria than your traditional rating systems like GreatSchools.org and the Texas Education Agency, so it is interesting to see where they rank Austin’s public middle schools. Here, we’ll […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Researching Your Move, School Ratings, Top 10 Lists, Top Rated Schools

25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin

February 1, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, Children at Risk, a Texas non-profit agency advocating for children, came out with their annual best schools in Austin list. They use a different set of criteria than your traditional rating systems like GreatSchools.org and the Texas Education Agency, so it is interesting to see where they rank Austin’s public elementary schools. Here, we’ll […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Researching Your Move, School Ratings, Top 10 Lists, Top Rated Schools

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Raymond Stoklosa – Broker/Owner, CRS

Raymond Stoklosa is the Chairman and Managing Broker of Eleven Oaks Realty. Raymond has been a respected authority in residential real estate since 1978. Having sold more than $150 million worth of real estate... Read More…

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Rebecca Jacks is the Chief Operating Officer of Eleven Oaks Realty. She specializes in relocating buyers and home sales in South & Central Austin. Rebecca brings a passion for customer-service to the leadership team. Read More…

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