When you’re buying a luxury home in Austin and you know it won’t be your last, you’ll want to know how easy it will be to sell your home when that time comes. Though no one can predict the future, we’ve made a list of the top 10 luxury Austin neighborhoods for resale using data […]
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How Much More is a Home with a View Worth?
How much more is a home with a view worth? There is no disagreement within the real estate, lending and appraisal communities that a view can add value to a property, but there is no agreed upon formula or rule-of-thumb to quantify just how much more valuable a view property is than one without a […]
Best South Austin Neighborhoods Below $200,000
If you’re looking for a home under $200,000 you don’t have to move to Leander or Kyle to find a nice home. South Austin has some great neighborhoods with homes priced below $200,000. You’ll get a City of Austin address, have a 15-20 minute commute to all Downtown Austin has to offer and feel more […]
Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools for $400,000
Highly rated schools in Austin aren’t just found in one area of town, which is great, but also confusing for home buyers who aren’t sure exactly where they want to live. To help you narrow down your choices, we’ve put together a list of Austin neighborhoods with great schools for $400,000. Austin Neighborhoods with Great […]
Austin Foreclosures in the Best High School Districts
Though foreclosures make up less than 1% of monthly sales in Austin, they are still highly sought after. Why? Because they offer buyers the allure of a deal. Inventory is very limited, so finding a foreclosure in Austin is one of the most challenging parts of the home buying process. If you’re looking for foreclosures […]
Austin Foreclosures in the Best Middle School Districts
In Austin, foreclosures have made up less than 1% of monthly home sales for a few years now. But, they are still highly sought after by home buyers as they offer the allure of a deal. Given the limited inventory, buyers who act quickly and cast a wide geographical net have a greater chance of […]
Austin Foreclosures in the Best Elementary School Districts
Foreclosures have always lured home buyers with the promise of a deal. In Austin, foreclosures make up less than 1% of monthly sales. Fewer homeowners are defaulting on their home loans compared to what we saw in the late 2000’s, so buyers have fewer choices. If you’re looking for foreclosures in Austin, but also want […]
Building Boom Planned for Southeast Austin
Until recently, Southeast Austin has been one of the more undesirable and forgotten parts of town to live. What used to be a pass through for travelers heading to the airport or a place for a commercial or industrial office building, has slowly transformed itself into a great place for someone looking to be close […]
Mueller Affordable Home Program
Built on the 700 acre site where the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport was once located, Mueller is one of East Austin’s most popular neighborhoods. Before the airport relocated in 1999, a task force was formed to determine what to do with the space. The task force had the forethought to create an urban, work/live/play community, […]
Downtown Austin’s New Seaholm District
The redevelopment of the Seaholm Power Plant District has been in discussions since the plant shut down back 1996. As discussion turned into plans and plans turned into action, the new urban oasis is finally taking shape. The project will encompass 7.8 acres with 143,151 sq ft being used for office space, 280 high rise […]