Updated June 2026 • Originally published October 2021 If you just closed on a home in Austin and you’re wondering how to get your mailbox key, you’re not alone. It’s one of those things nobody tells you at closing, and yet almost every buyer with a cluster mailbox runs into it. We figured it out […]
Tips for After You Move
Just purchased a home in Austin? Curious about things like where to find your mailbox, how to register your car or how to get a license? Find out all that, and more, on our Tips for After You Move Blog.
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Austin Home Maintenance Checklist: 7 Tasks You Should Never Skip
Bookmark this Austin home maintenance checklist — it covers the seven tasks that cause the most damage when skipped. Most homeowner maintenance issues give you a warning sign — a drip, a crack, a smell. But the items on this list are sneaky. They fail silently, build up over time, and when they finally cause […]
Austin’s Cultural Scene: Music, Art, Food & Festivals for Residents
Austin, Texas, isn’t just the state capital—it’s a city pulsating with creativity, energy, and a distinct cultural identity that draws newcomers from all over the country. Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin offers residents a rich tapestry of music, art, culinary delights, and festivals. Whether you’re relocating for work, retiring, or […]
How to Get a Drivers License in Austin
When relocating to Austin, residents have 90 days to after entry to obtain a Texas driver’s license. Luckily, the process is pretty easy if you have a valid out of state license or a valid driver’s license in Canada, Germany or France. Here’s how to get a new driver’s license after moving to Austin. Here’s […]
How to Register a Car in Austin
When relocating to Austin, new residents have 30 days to get a vehicle inspection and register their vehicle. Your car must pass inspection before it can be registered. Here’s how to register a car in Austin. Step 1: Get a Vehicle Inspection Inspecting your car is pretty easy. Simply take it to any service station […]
New Homestead Exemption Requirements
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 […]
