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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
Austin Named #2 Fastest Growing US City
Recently the Kenan Institute, in partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, launched the American Growth Project, which aims to provide economic data, analysis and forecasting for cities and counties across the US. This project supports government officials, business leaders and decision makers, in near real time, short-, medium- and long-term economic forecasts. Why is this […]
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 […]
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 […]
Georgetown vs Driftwood
Georgetown TX and Driftwood TX are two cities that are frequently compared by someone who is considering relocating to the Austin area and wants something a bit outside of the bustling city. There are definitely some similarities between the two cities and also some differences. Here we’ll help point those out and help you make […]
Most Affluent Zip Codes in Austin
Where do Austin’s wealthiest residents live? If you had to guess based on the most expensive zip codes in Austin, you’d probably be surprised at some of the Austin zip codes that made the top 10. Many of them would not be considered exclusive areas. Five of the six of the eleven zip codes had […]
Best School Districts Around Austin
The Austin ISD has numerous high performing schools with a few, like the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Harmony Science Academy and Anderson High School, receiving national acclaim. The Austin ISD as a whole is one of the lesser performing Austin Area School Districts, but has some top rated schools within the district like Bowie […]
Top 3 School Districts in Austin
Austin is known for a lot of things from live music to funky food trucks, but it’s also know for it’s highly rated schools. For home buyers with kids, or who plan to have kids, schools will likely be an important factor in your home buying decision. But, even if you don’t have school aged […]
Round Rock Named 14th Safest City in America
In a recent study by SmartAsset, Austin’s very own Round Rock was named the 14th Safest City in America. According to SmartAsset, they were motivated by the increase in violent crime that has been reported across the US over the past few years to identify the safest cities in America. How Were Cities Evaluated? SmartAsset […]