Let’s be blunt – property taxes in Austin are high. But, how do you know if your property taxes are too high? Nationwide surveys show about 25% of homes are unfairly over assessed. Thus, about 25% of home owners pay too much in property taxes. The most common reason is the property is assessed at […]
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Top 25 Public High Schools in Austin
Recently, Austin Monthly released their yearly Best Schools in Austin issue and it had some interesting findings. Some of the ratings aligned with what we see on sites like Great Schools and others were slightly different. The rankings from Austin Monthly Magazine’s lists were based on findings from Texas non-profit, Children at Risk. Every year, […]
25 Best Middle Schools in Austin
Recently, Children at Risk, a Texas non-profit agency advocating for children, came out with their annual best schools in Austin list. They use a different set of criteria than your traditional rating systems like GreatSchools.org and the Texas Education Agency, so it is interesting to see where they rank Austin’s public middle schools. Here, we’ll […]
25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin
Recently, Children at Risk, a Texas non-profit agency advocating for children, came out with their annual best schools in Austin list. They use a different set of criteria than your traditional rating systems like GreatSchools.org and the Texas Education Agency, so it is interesting to see where they rank Austin’s public elementary schools. Here, we’ll […]
How Much are Property Taxes in Austin
If you’re thinking about relocating to Austin, or if you have never bought a house, one of the things to pay attention to is the tax rate. Just how much are property taxes in Austin? The tax rate in Austin usually ranges anywhere from 1.4%-3.4% of your home’s assessed value and are due by January […]
Austin Map with Neighborhoods
If you know the general area you’d like to live, but aren’t familiar with the neighborhoods around it, you’ve come to the right place. Finding a place to live, especially when relocating to a new city, can be very overwhelming. When we moved to Austin, our Realtor told us first time home buyers lived in […]
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 […]
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 […]