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, […]
Austin Relocation Blog
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.
Don't miss our Austin Neighborhood Guides, our Austin Market Reports and our Austin Home Buyers section for more info about buying a home in Austin.
19 Things You Need to Know About Austin Before You Move
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 […]
Fixer Upper’s Lesson on Location
Despite the fact that I work in real estate every day, one of my favorite weekend activities is to binge on Fixer Upper. I can completely suspend reality and simply enjoy the beautiful transformations that Chip & Joanna create. The downside to the show is that many people don’t realize it’s produced television that has […]
What Grocery Stores are in Austin?
One of the questions we get asked often from relocation clients is, “what grocery stores in Austin?” Rest assured that Austin has a fantastic grocery offering in addition to being a city known for catering to many common dietary restrictions. H-E-BIf you’re new to Texas, you’ll be thrilled to discover H-E-B, a regional grocery chain […]
Texas vs. California Real Estate: Amount of New Construction
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 […]
Texas vs. California Real Estate: Termites
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 […]
Texas vs. California Real Estate: Home Inspections
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 […]
Texas vs. California Real Estate: Open Houses
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 […]
Texas vs. California Real Estate: Inventory Turnover
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 […]
Texas vs. California Real Estate: Termination Option
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 […]