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Round Rock Named #2 Best City to Live in the US in 2019
Round Rock recently found itself on Money Magazine’s Best Cities to Live in the US in 2019, coming in at #2. Austin area residents have known Round Rock’s merits for some time. It has even gotten some national recognition, named one of the safest cities in America. But, this overall “best city to live” nod […]
Most Expensive Zip Codes in Austin
Recently, Austin was named the #10 Richest City in the US by The Cheat Sheet. Often considered the most expensive city to live in Texas, it’s also the most affordable “rich city” to live in the US. Percentage of the market wise, Austin has more luxury homes than Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Where can […]
3010 Sea Jay Drive Austin TX 78745 | Home for Sale
Nestled in a suburban neighborhood, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,577 square feet of living space. You’ll admire everything about this home, from its upgraded roof that now features TESLA Solar, to the hardwood floor installed all throughout the house.
What’s Driving Austin’s Nitro Fueled Economy and What Does it Mean?
As the old saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. And in the case of the city’s capital of Austin, that includes what most citizens across the country value the most—the economy. But non-Austinites may wonder what exactly is driving Austin’s nitro fueled economy? The answer, of course, is an open secret that has become […]
Why Apple Likes Williamson County – And We Do Too
Apple recently announced it will build a second campus in Austin, bringing new jobs and industry to Williamson County. Why Williamson County? Apple conducted a private, nationwide search around the same time Amazon began their more public search for a new campus. They settled on Williamson County for some of the same reasons our clients […]
Not Your Parents’ Kyle, Texas
When Austin had its first population explosion, it grew north. Suburbs like Round Rock, Cedar Park and Pflugerville have been well known for years, whereas southern suburbs like Buda and Kyle were basically only known to locals. With the recent growth of the Downtown Austin job market and entertainment mecca, residents who wanted to remain […]
Austin Ranks #3 on WalletHub’s 2018 Best Big Cities to Live In
Coastal cities are becoming more and more expensive. It’s not uncommon in New York or San Francisco for residents to spend 60% (or more) of their income on housing. We continue to see many people looking for dynamic cities with a lower cost of living. Austin has been welcoming transplants for years and that influx […]
How to Find Out What My Neighbors Home Sold For
You see a sign go up in your neighborhood and a few days later, you see an “Under Contract” sign on top of it. Then, a few weeks after that, the sign comes down and a new family moves in. What did they pay for your neighbors home? You want to ask your neighbor, but […]
Austin Tops the U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Again) in 2018
If you’ve been considering relocating to Austin, you may still have your doubts that the fascination with Austin is a passing fancy. This news, however, should quiet them: Austin held tight to the #1 spot again this year and topped U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Places to Live in the U.S. in […]