Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but finding the perfect neighborhood that checks all the right boxes can feel overwhelming. Austin, with its unique charm and booming growth, offers plenty of options for first-time homebuyers who want affordability without sacrificing lifestyle or access to city amenities. From tree-lined streets to modern master-planned communities, […]
Are There Any Buyer’s Markets in the Austin Suburbs in Spring 2025?
If you’ve been following our Austin Real Estate Price Reports, you have seen the Austin single family home market in varying stages of a seller’s market for the past several years. Though we may feel like we are in a buyer’s market now if we compare market activity to the extreme seller’s markets we saw […]
Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Georgetown, Texas
Are you searching for the charm of Georgetown, Texas, with the added bonus of being just steps away from its finest attractions? Walkable neighborhoods are a growing trend for home buyers who crave convenience, accessible amenities, and a vibrant sense of community. When you think walkable, you think bigger cities like Austin with more centralized […]
Neighborhoods within 30 Minutes of Downtown Austin with Highly Rated Schools and Amenities
If you’re considering relocating to Austin, you likely know the type of neighborhood you want to live, but aren’t really sure where to find it in the Austin area. To help you start your research, we’re going to make lists of neighborhoods that meet certain criteria. Today, we’ll show you the neighborhoods within 30 minutes […]
What Do Areas of Austin Look Like?
Austin’s scenic diversity is one of Central Texas’ greatest attributes. Only a few other cities can offer the variety of landscapes and picturesque vistas of the greater Austin area. A remarkable blend of sky touching condominiums, trendy city scapes, gentrified haunts, Old Austin “summer homes” surrounded by majestic Oak Trees, waterfront abodes, hillside lake view […]
What Do Austin Suburbs Look Like?
When choosing which area of Austin to live in, one shouldn’t overlook the Austin suburbs where housing choices abound for every taste and budget. Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Kyle, Buda, Lake Travis, Bee Cave, Lakeway or Spicewood, each is a little different. How will you decide which Austin suburb is […]
Gated Communities in Liberty Hill
With the explosion of growth in Cedar Park and Leander, Liberty Hill has started to see its fair share of population increase. What was once a sleepy little town that had a couple of restaurants and small businesses now has a Starbucks, several chain restaurants and a brand new H-E-B on the border of Leander […]
Gated Communities in Driftwood and Dripping Springs
If you’re looking for a serene setting not too far outside of Austin, Driftwood and Dripping Springs are a great place to start your search. Over the last decade, the area has grown and expanded from the ranch land it used to be. For some reason, we’re starting to see a fair amount of gated […]
Gated Communities in Round Rock
Round Rock is one of Austin’s most popular suburbs. Being named one of America’s safest cities has attracted both local and relocating residents, and for good reason. The schools are top rated, housing is affordable and it’s close to Austin’s major employers. There is a wide range of housing available with everything from a basic […]
Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Austin for $400k or Less
Downtown Austin is becoming a go to spot for top restaurants, shopping, festivals and night life. What was once a small, few block area has turned into several districts that attract residents from all over Austin. Though there are some neighborhoods near Downtown that are home to some of Austin’s most expensive real estate, living […]