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Getting relocated to Austin for a job? Or perhaps you're like us and decided to relocate to Austin for a better quality of life? Either way, you can get all the info you'll need to know about Austin as well as learn from our relocation experience on our Austin Relocation Blog.

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Step by Step Guide to Relocating to Austin

March 25, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Relocating to a new city can be an overwhelming task. We know, we made the move from San Francisco to Austin 9 years ago. Ideally you’d take several trips to your new city to get to know the place and find out exactly where you want to live. Realistically, though, that probably won’t happen. Our […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: How To, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move, Timing Your Relocation

What Draws Texans to Austin?

May 3, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

In the year 2000, Red Wassenich a librarian at Austin Community College had no idea that he had coined what would become his city’s official slogan. Unlike the previous catchphrases “Live Music Capital of the World” and description, “A Blue Dot in a Red Sea,” this three-word phrase effortlessly captured its vibrancy. Despite its brevity, […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Cost of Living, Growth, Researching Your Move, Visiting Austin

Austin Tops the U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Again) in 2019

April 9, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

For a third year in a row, Austin tops the best of list that carries the most weight with consumers, the Best Places to Live in the US by US News and World Report. US News and World Report comes up with several lists yearly and Austin typically finds themselves in the top 5 most […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Growth, Job Market, Researching Your Move

19 Things You Need to Know About Austin Before You Move

March 18, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

When I relocated to Austin about ten years ago now, there were so many things I didn’t know. I took a few trips before I moved to get to know the Austin area. Though that helped, I learned a lot more by actually living here. In a previous post, I candidly shared the 10 Reasons […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: Housing Market, IMHO, Relocation Tips, Small Business

Key Term Tuesday: Survey

October 3, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

We understand how frustrating it can be to search for a home in Austin. Half the battle is learning the key terms and what they mean in regards to Texas real estate. So each week we bring you Key Term Tuesday – our way of helping you decode the industry jargon that keeps you from […]

Filed Under: Buyers, Relocation, Sellers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Real Estate Key Terms, Seller Tips

Texas vs. California: Amount of New Construction

September 29, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 10 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

Filed Under: Buyers, Relocation Tagged With: Buyer Tips, CA vs TX, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

Texas vs. California Real Estate: Termites

September 22, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 10 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs. California: Home Inspections

September 18, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 10 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs. California: Open Houses

September 8, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 10 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs. California: Inventory Turnover

August 31, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 10 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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