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 […]
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What Locals Know About Austin that Tourists Don’t
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 […]
How Much are Property Taxes in Austin
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 […]
Top 25 Public High Schools in Austin
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, […]
25 Best Middle Schools in Austin
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 […]
25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin
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 […]
Why Apple Likes Williamson County – And We Do Too
Apple recently announced it will build a second campus in Austin, bringing new jobs and industry to Williamson County. Why Williamson County? Apple conducted a private, nationwide search around the same time Amazon began their more public search for a new campus. They settled on Williamson County for some of the same reasons our clients […]
Top Rated High Schools in Austin
If you’re looking to buy a house in Austin and have high school aged kids, you’ll want to know where the top rated high schools are located. US World and News Reports does their national list and did include some Austin area high schools on their Best High Schools in the US list. They used […]
Top Rated Middle Schools in Austin
If you’re relocating to Austin, or just unfamiliar with school ratings, we can help! Most home buyers, even if they don’t have school aged children, are interested in school ratings because of how they affect home values in Austin. Below we’ve listed the top rated middle schools in Austin. If your kids are a little […]
Top Rated Elementary Schools in Austin
If you’re relocating to Austin or just unfamiliar with elementary schools, it can be a daunting task to figure out the top rated schools. Knowing that, we’ve done all the heavy lifting for you. Below you’ll see the top 27 elementary schools in the City of Austin. Top Rated Elementary Schools in Austin Map To […]