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Downtown Austin’s New Library – Nation’s 1st Library of the Future

January 16, 2015 By Chris Williamson

The Grand Opening of the Austin Central Library is set for November 2016. Why in the world are we talking about a new library a year and a half before it opens? Because it’s way more than that a building with books. With a $120MM price tag, this isn’t your run-of-the mill, brush the dust […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Downtown Austin, Fun Things to Do, Growth, New Construction, Retiring in Austin, Visiting Austin

Austin Private High Schools

November 6, 2014 By Chris Williamson

Whether you currently live in Austin or relocating to Austin, there are plenty of private schools to choose from when it comes to your high schooler. There are currently 25 private schools in Austin that provide curriculum for grades 9 through 12. From large, elite academies to smaller, parochial schools, private schools serve more than […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Private Schools, Researching Your Move, Top Rated Schools

Austin Waterfront Restaurants

October 24, 2014 By Chris Williamson

If you ask any Austinite what makes up a great weekend, it usually includes a combination of spending time with family and friends, listening to live music, enjoying great food, drinks and moving water. If you can combine everything in one place, a great weekend turns into the perfect weekend. With Austin’s temperate weather and […]

Filed Under: Restaurants Tagged With: Food, Fun Things to Do, Visiting Austin

Austin Private and Charter Schools

October 15, 2014 By Chris Williamson

Austin is known for being a progressive and educated city, which is reflected in the number of highly rated public schools, private schools and charter schools in the area. However, when you do a search for best schools in Austin, more than likely you will find information on the public schools located in either the […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Growth, Researching Your Move, Top Rated Schools

October 2014 Austin Festivals and Events

October 3, 2014 By Chris Williamson

Summer is over, the weather is cooling off and we are entering one of the best months for festivals and events in Austin. In October, Austin is flooded with music events, festivals and an assortment of outdoor entertainment. It all starts with first weekend, so rest up and get ready to experience what makes Austin […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: Festivals and Events, Fun Things to Do

Austin Named Fastest Growing City in America 2014

February 25, 2014 By Chris Williamson

We see it with our traffic. We see it as we fight for that last parking space at Costco. New restaurants, new office parks, new high-rise condos and suburban sprawl as far as we can see. Our cool and quaint little Texas town is now all grown up and ready for the world. And it […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Growth

Top 3 Coffee Shops in South Austin

May 14, 2013 By Chris Williamson

If there is one thing that is not lacking in South Austin are the number of quality coffee shops. Every South Austin neighborhood seems to have their own little cluster of boutique coffee shops, each with a different flavor and vibe. With so many quality choices, how do you pick the best? Best South Austin […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Small Business

Top 3 Austin Dog Parks

September 2, 2012 By Chris Williamson

As Austinites we know there is not a more fun filled city to live than Austin. The same may go for your 4 legged pal as well. There are plenty of great dog parks in and around Austin to take your pooch to, but which is the best? Here are the top 3 dog parks […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Fun Things to Do

78704 Homes 600000-700000

February 17, 2012 By Chris Williamson

78704 is one of the most sought after zip codes in all of Austin. The 78704 zip code is known for it’s funky and hip vibe, the trendy neighborhoods, some of the best food trucks in Austin, and the place to go for great food, drinks and live music. Scroll Down to Read More About […]

Filed Under: South Austin Tagged With: Neighborhood Maps, Zip Codes

Austin Named Top Destination for Affordable New Years

December 14, 2011 By Chris Williamson

Austin was named one of the Top 5 most affordable destinations for New Years according to a Fox News report. If Austin is an affordable New Years destination spot, it is surely affordable for Austin residents. Austin New Year 2012 – ANY The biggest contributor to Austin’s affordable New Years was the ANY 2012 (Austin […]

Filed Under: Things to Do

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