We’ve been seeing a lot of changes to the Austin housing market over the past 3 months. Interest rates that were promising to go up finally did. Central Texas county assessors increased assessed values more than they have in years past, drastically increasing property taxes. Homeowners insurance rates have also sharply increased. Combine those factors […]
Most Affordable Neighborhoods Near Austin
We have all heard the cost of living in Austin, especially cost of housing, has skyrocketed in the last two years. Though Austin and the surrounding area has increased in price, you can still find homes in more affordable neighborhoods. Not in the city of Austin necessarily, but in the suburbs that surround Austin. We’ve […]
Homes Near Parmer Lane’s Tech Corridor
Parmer Lane has become quite the hub for Austin’s tech companies. And, with Apple’s announcement to build a brand new campus at Parmer and McNeil, we would expect more tech companies to set up shop nearby. If you’re in the tech industry and are looking for a centralized location to buy a home in Austin […]
Austin Neighborhoods with the Lowest Property Tax Rates
If you’re new to Austin, the property tax rate can be an adjustment. While it is true we don’t have state income tax, we do have higher than average property taxes, usually 1.6-3.4% of the assessed value. With this much of a swing, the property tax rate can make a huge difference to your monthly […]
Texas vs California Real Estate: Amendments & Contingencies
Almost 15 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 […]
Expensive Neighborhoods in Round Rock
Earning several awards such as the 4th safest city in the US, 8th fastest growing city in the US and others, Round Rock is one of the go to suburbs for home buyers. Only minutes from Round Rock and Northwest Austin employers, a reasonable drive to Downtown Austin, highly rated school district and parks and […]
Best Austin Neighborhoods for Fitness Freaks
You’ve probably seen the news that Austin was named the Best Place to Live in the US in 2017. And if you dig into any of these polls, you’ll see that Austin consistently ranks high on quality of life. One of the contributing factors to this is the city’s focus on the outdoors, its resident’s […]
Bowie High School Neighborhoods
Bowie High School is one of the highest rated High Schools in the Austin ISD. If you have a kid in high school or approaching high school and want to live in Southwest Austin, the Bowie High School District is definitely your top choice. The student body is about 3,000 and the school sits on […]
Gated Communities in Georgetown
Georgetown is a rapidly growing northern suburb of Austin. The county seat of Williamson County, Georgetown is one of the few towns that maintains a small town, Texas feel, while still having big city amenities. If you’re looking for something more rural, Georgetown also has options there. Whether you’re looking for a unique suburban lifestyle, […]
78613 Neighborhoods
78613 is one of the larger zip codes and incorporates virtually all of Cedar Park, TX. 78613 has become increasingly popular as Cedar Park continues to build amenities for families, kids and adults. We’ve also seen numerous shopping complexes, including the new Whole Foods Market 365, making it almost unnecessary for someone to leave Cedar […]
78704 Neighborhoods
78704 has become one of Austin’s trendiest zip codes. The revitalization of SoCo, emergence of new neighborhoods like SoLa, proximity to Downtown and UT Austin combined with its unique character draws more and more residents to check out 78704 neighborhoods when looking for a home. South Austin Neighborhood Guide You’ve probably heard names like Barton […]
