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 […]
Driving Tour Round Rock Luxury Neighborhoods $500-700k
If you’re looking for a home priced in the $500k-$700k range in a Round Rock luxury neighborhood, you have several choices. Though you may not know exactly what neighborhood you like by looking online, most buyers can rule out a neighborhood by simply driving through it. To help you through the evaluation process, we put […]
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 […]
Round Rock Named #2 Best City to Live in the US in 2019
Round Rock recently found itself on Money Magazine’s Best Cities to Live in the US in 2019, coming in at #2. Austin area residents have known Round Rock’s merits for some time. It has even gotten some national recognition, named one of the safest cities in America. But, this overall “best city to live” nod […]
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 […]
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. […]
West Austin Master Planned Communities
West Austin‘s master planned communities aren’t what you would expect. A few are built around a private country club, making the club the focal point of the community, rather than a community pool and park. Another is spread over several sections, which are very different with everything from 24/7 guard gated to a neighborhood of […]
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 a home in a Lake […]
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 […]