We are asked all the time…where are the top new Austin communities? The short answer is it really depends what you’re looking for, what you want/need to be near and what budget you’re comfortable with. What might work great for one family is not a match for a different family. For the sake of today’s […]
What Do Austin Suburbs Look Like?
When choosing which area of Austin to live in, one shouldn’t overlook the Austin suburbs where housing choices abound for every taste and budget. Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Kyle, Buda, Lake Travis, Bee Cave, Lakeway or Spicewood, each is a little different. How will you decide which Austin suburb is […]
What Do Areas of Austin Look Like?
Austin’s scenic diversity is one of Central Texas’ greatest attributes. Only a few other cities can offer the variety of landscapes and picturesque vistas of the greater Austin area. A remarkable blend of sky touching condominiums, trendy city scapes, gentrified haunts, Old Austin “summer homes” surrounded by majestic Oak Trees, waterfront abodes, hillside lake view […]
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 […]
East Riverside Neighborhood Update
It’s no secret East Austin is quickly becoming one of the city’s booming districts. Development started along 35, then moved to Airport and now we’re seeing the boom extend to 183. Buyers who are looking for value, close to Downtown and who have a little time to wait for the area to develop, East Riverside […]
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 […]
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 […]
24/7 Guard Gated Communities in Austin
For those Austin home buyers looking for additional security, you might be considering homes in 24/7 guard gated communities. In your Austin home search, you’ve probably found it is difficult to determine which luxury gated communities are guard gated. That’s because there is no field on MLS that easily allows filtering of homes in 24/7 […]