It’s no secret Austin is growing. As you drive around town, you see construction nearly everywhere. In the city, in the suburbs, in the country. Wherever a developer can buy a chunk of land and create something, they do. These new options are giving home buyers a variety of choices in all parts of town. […]
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11 Austin Neighborhoods with the Best Community Amenities
Want to live life like you’re on vacation everyday? Meet your neighbors while attending a neighborhood function planned by the HOA? Have kids that love to get together with other kids and play sports? Don’t want to have your own pool, but would use the community pool often? A neighborhood with a variety of community […]
10 Austin Neighborhoods with Modern Farmhouses
HGTV shows have become all the rage when it comes to real estate styles. Shows like Love It or List It and Fixer Upper have made the modern farmhouse style popular to home buyers, but not as easy to find in Austin. We’re starting to see the style come up in a lot of new […]
Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Austin for $400k or Less
Downtown Austin is becoming a go to spot for top restaurants, shopping, festivals and night life. What was once a small, few block area has turned into several districts that attract residents from all over Austin. Though there are some neighborhoods near Downtown that are home to some of Austin’s most expensive real estate, living […]
Austin Neighborhoods with Lowest Property Tax Rates
If you’re new to Austin, the property tax rate can be an adjustment. While it is true we don’t have state income tax, we do have higher than average property taxes, usually 1.7-3.4% of the assessed value. With this much of a swing, the property tax rate can make a huge difference to your monthly […]
Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Austin
Though Austin is largely a car dependent city, the demand for walkable housing has increased over the past several years. This need is especially prevalent with home buyers relocating from bigger US cities who are accustomed to thriving, walkable, urban areas. Austin’s Downtown area is small and comprised mainly of luxury condos, so it is […]
Best Neighborhoods for Kids to See Christmas Lights
From perfectly in sync Christmas lights to over the top renditions of Grandma got ran over by a reindeer, Austin residents know how to decorate their homes and businesses for Christmas. Best Neighborhoods for Kids to See Christmas Lights If you have young children, you may be looking for places to take them that will […]
Best Austin Luxury Neighborhoods for Schools
Highly rated schools are found in pockets all around Austin, not just one small area. Luxury home buyers are able to be a little more picky while still selecting a home in a highly rated school district. Whether you’re looking for golf course, waterfront, urban, gated or luxury estate living, you can find that lifestyle […]
Austin Country Club Neighborhoods
Whether you are looking to live in a home in an Austin country club neighborhood so you can play more golf, or you like the social aspects of the club, or you just enjoy looking at the golf course, you have plenty of choices in the Austin area. Austin is one of the best golf […]
Best South Austin Neighborhoods for Schools
When researching Austin schools and neighborhoods, there are some areas that don’t get the credit they deserve. Most of these overlooked areas are located in highly rated sections of school districts that, as a whole, aren’t as well rated as others. The larger districts, like the Austin ISD, span a much wider geographical area and […]