Buda property taxes can contribute a significant amount to your monthly mortgage payment. Budgeting for property taxes can be difficult because there are two variables: property tax rate and assessed value of the property. Both can change from year to year. The property tax rate varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, so there is no set […]
Austin Suburbs with the Best Schools
If you want to live in the Austin area, but aren’t too keen on Austin itself, you have several suburbs to choose from. Looking at a map and fumbling around with your home search parameters will show you where you can find the homes that meet your criteria, but you still might not know if […]
Buda and Kyle Master Planned Communities
Buda and Kyle are southern suburbs of Austin and some of the fastest growing. Buda alone grew 103% from 2000-2010 and that number is expected to double over the next decade. Why are Buda and Kyle so desirable to buyers? Buda and Kyle offer suburban dwellers the best of both worlds – affordable, suburban living […]
Round Rock and Pflugerville Master Planned Communities
Round Rock and Pflugerville are two of the most popular suburbs located north of Austin. As Austin has grown, Round Rock and Pflugerville remain relatively affordable for home buyers, making them an easy go to for residents working north. Much of the development in Round Rock and Pflugerville has been somewhat recent, so you’ll find […]
Lake Travis Master Planned Communities
Lake Travis is the ideal part of town for you if you like the water or private golf communities. Located in a highly rated public school district, Lake Travis master planned communities have grown quickly and more are breaking ground every month. Here, we’ll show you where you can find cabins for purchase in a […]
Northwest Austin Master Planned Communities
Much like Southwest Austin, Northwest Austin is made up of mostly smaller, more established neighborhoods. But, Northwest Austin is also home to some of the city of Austin’s first master planned communities. If you’re looking for something a little more suburban feeling with amenities, sidewalks and HOA’s, you have a few options in Northwest Austin. […]
Top 20 Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools $400k-$600k
You might have read our post about the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin with the Best Schools and wanted a similar list for Austin neighborhoods in the $400k-$600k price range. To help you start your research, we’ve listed the top 20 Austin neighborhoods with great schools $400k-$600k. You’ll notice the $400k-$600k price point will […]
Hilly Neighborhoods in Austin
When you see Texas depicted on TV, you see vast open spaces where you can see for miles. Though that is a lot of Texas, Austin is an exception. Located at the entrance to the hill country, Texas’ rolling hills, Austin’s west and northwest sides do have some change in elevation. These hills aren’t mountains, […]
Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities
Southwest Austin is made up of mostly smaller, more established neighborhoods. But, you can find a few master planned communities. Here we’ll show you where. Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities Mapped Belterra Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 18 miles Distance to Austin Airport: 25 minutes, 23 miles Zip Code: 78737 School District: Dripping Springs […]
Homes Near Parmer Lane’s Tech Corridor
Parmer Lane has become quite the hub for Austin’s tech companies. And, with Apple’s announcement to build a brand new campus at Parmer and McNeil, we would expect more tech companies to set up shop nearby. If you’re in the tech industry and are looking for a centralized location to buy a home in Austin […]