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Discover what it's like to live in Austin, Texas, through our comprehensive Living in Austin blog. Explore various aspects such as the job market, housing costs, and local schools. Whether you're considering relocating, retiring, or just curious about the neighborhoods, we provide valuable insights and resources to help you make informed decisions.

Stay updated with expert articles on property taxes, neighborhood amenities, and much more, tailored for those looking to embrace the Austin lifestyle.

New Homestead Exemption Requirements

December 9, 2011 By Chris Williamson

Effective September 1, 2011, House Bill 252 changed the proof of residency requirements for those filing for a homestead exemption in Austin. The law only affects NEW applicants for the following exemptions: General Homestead Exemption Over-65 Exemption Disability Exemption Disabled Veteran’s Exemption Extended Exemption for Homeowner’s Surviving Spouse Manufactured (Mobile) Home Exemption New Proof of […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: After You Move, Homestead Exemption, Property Taxes, Saving Money

Texas Named Best Business Climate in the US

November 10, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Texas recently beat out North Carolina for the No. 1 spot for 2011’s Best Business Climate according to Site Selection Magazine. North Carolina held the spot for 10 years and recently dropped to No. 3 behind Georgia. Why is Austin a great place to live? Selection Factors In order to come up with the list, […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Growth, Job Market, Small Business

Best Austin Zip Codes

August 12, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re new to Austin or just looking for the best Austin zip codes, you’ve come to the right place. The “best” zip codes can be a very subjective list. What we tried to do when we made this list was to come up with the most desirable zip codes in our Austin real estate […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Zip Codes

2011 TEA Ratings Released

July 30, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released their 2011 Accountability Ratings yesterday. We’re in the process of updating all of our home search by school pages so we’ll have the most up to date information, but thought we’d give you some of the highlights. Austin School Districts at a Glance Austin ISD – Academically Acceptable Dripping […]

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

Eanes ISD 2011 TEA Ratings

July 30, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Eanes ISD remained an Exemplary District in 2011. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each of the school’s individual districts. Eanes ISD High […]

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

Lake Travis ISD 2011 TEA Ratings

July 30, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Lake Travis ISD remained an Exemplary District in 2011. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each of the school’s individual districts. Lake Travis […]

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

Lago Vista ISD 2011 TEA Ratings

July 30, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Lago Vista ISD dropped from an Exemplary District in 2010 to a Recognized Overall District Rating. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each […]

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

Dripping Springs ISD 2011 TEA Ratings

July 30, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Dripping Springs ISD dropped from an Exemplary District in 2010 to a Recognized Overall District Rating. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each […]

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

Pflugerville ISD 2011 TEA Ratings

July 30, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Pflugerville ISD dropped from a Recognized District in 2010 to an Academically Acceptable Overall District Rating. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each […]

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

Round Rock ISD 2011 TEA Ratings

July 30, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Round Rock ISD dropped from a Recognized District in 2010 to an Academically Acceptable Overall District Rating. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in […]

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

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