The University of Texas serves over 50,000 students plus an additional 24,000 faculty and staff. With Austin’s recent population explosion, those who have to commute to and from campus are looking to live as close as possible to minimize their time on our congested freeways. If you’re looking for a home in a neighborhood near […]
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 […]
5 Best Hikes in Austin
Spring is almost here and, if you’ve been in Austin long, you know Spring and Fall are the best times of year to get outside. It is just warm enough to be comfortable outside but not hot enough to make you want to stay inside and blast the air conditioning. If you’re looking for some […]
Best Historic Neighborhoods in Austin
Whether you’re looking for an historic home in one of Austin’s designated Historic Districts, or just an older, unique home that can’t be replicated, there are certain neighborhoods in Austin where you’ll find more than others. Here we’ll list the best historic neighborhoods in Austin, show you where you can find them and give you […]
Popular Neighborhoods in Austin
If you’re considering relocating to Austin, or have lived in Austin for years and are looking to become a home owner, you’re probably curious about where most Austinites live. Or, at least where most home buyers start their search. The answer is, most check out the most popular neighborhoods in Austin, not because they are […]
Things to Do in Austin: Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Named for the former Austin Mayor and his wife, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike trail is a scenic 10 mile loop along the banks of Lady Bird Lake. The path is bookended by two recreational parks; Zilker Park on the west end and Guerrero Park on the eastside. Being such a lush […]
Food Trucks Out, Austin Food Hall In
Just a few years ago, food trucks were the “IT” thing in Austin. Every week there was a new food truck opening, the best food in the city came from trucks and it wasn’t an event unless the best trucks were a part of it. Although food trucks are still a big part of Austin’s […]
Top 5 Downtown Austin Happy Hours
As Austin residents, we receive quite a few privileges you can’t get in most cities. From year-round live music, great weather (for majority of the year), a celebration/festival for almost everything and, most importantly, the right to call yourself an Austinite. If you pay close enough attention, you start to see the common thread embedded […]
Waller Creek Redevelopment Plans
Running from Waterloo Park to Lady Bird Lake, Waller Creek is the largest urban creek in the Austin area. Neglected for years, Waller Creek is often used as a dumping ground and as a catch all from the city’s storm drains. As you can imagine, years of trash and debris have made the creek the […]
Downtown Austin’s New Seaholm District
The redevelopment of the Seaholm Power Plant District has been in discussions since the plant shut down back 1996. As discussion turned into plans and plans turned into action, the new urban oasis is finally taking shape. The project will encompass 7.8 acres with 143,151 sq ft being used for office space, 280 high rise […]