When you see Texas depicted on TV, you see vast open spaces where you can see for miles. Though that is a lot of Texas, Austin is an exception. Located at the entrance to the hill country, Texas’ rolling hills, Austin’s west and northwest sides do have some change in elevation. These hills aren’t mountains, […]
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Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities
Southwest Austin is made up of mostly smaller, more established neighborhoods. But, you can find a few master planned communities. Here we’ll show you where you can find Southwest Austin master planned communities. Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities Mapped Belterra Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 18 miles Distance to Austin Airport: 25 minutes, 23 […]
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 […]
Homes Near Parmer Lane’s Tech Corridor
Parmer Lane has become quite the hub for Austin’s tech companies. And, with Apple’s announcement to build a brand new campus at Parmer and McNeil, we would expect more tech companies to set up shop nearby. If you’re in the tech industry and are looking for a centralized location to buy a home in Austin […]
Austin Neighborhoods with the Lowest Property Tax Rates
If you’re new to Austin, the property tax rate can be an adjustment. While it is true we don’t have state income tax, we do have higher than average property taxes, usually 1.6-3.4% of the assessed value. With this much of a swing, the property tax rate can make a huge difference to your monthly […]
Expensive Neighborhoods in Round Rock
Earning several awards such as the 4th safest city in the US, 8th fastest growing city in the US and others, Round Rock is one of the go to suburbs for home buyers. Only minutes from Round Rock and Northwest Austin employers, a reasonable drive to Downtown Austin, highly rated school district and parks and […]
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 […]
Bowie High School Neighborhoods
Bowie High School is one of the highest rated High Schools in the Austin ISD. If you have a kid in high school or approaching high school and want to live in Southwest Austin, the Bowie High School District is definitely your top choice. The student body is about 3,000 and the school sits on […]
Gated Communities in Georgetown
Georgetown is a rapidly growing northern suburb of Austin. The county seat of Williamson County, Georgetown is one of the few towns that maintains a small town, Texas feel, while still having big city amenities. If you’re looking for something more rural, Georgetown also has options there. Whether you’re looking for a unique suburban lifestyle, […]
Best Austin Neighborhoods without HOAs
HOAs are a very polarizing aspect of buying a home in Austin. Some buyers feel compelled to buy a home in an HOA while others don’t want another entity telling them what they can and can’t do on their property. If you find yourself in the latter category, you’re in the right place. While some […]
