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 […]
4 Historic Districts in East Austin
For the last fews years, East Austin has seen a tremendous surge in popularity. It has become the city’s new art district, with studios and galleries popping up on every corner. Also the city’s foodie paradise, both up and coming and established chefs are opening up trendy restaurants. You’ll also see East Austin is chocked […]
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 […]
Lifestyle vs Location – Better Neighborhood or Better Home?
The influence of location on value is recognized by virtually everyone, yet, little consideration is focused on the personal effect location plays on the buyer’s lifestyle. What part location plays on an owner’s everyday responsibilities is a question that seemingly few prospective buyers ask. How does the location of the neighborhood you’re considering affect your […]
16 Signs You Should Buy a New Home Over a Used Home
If you’ve been thinking about buying a new home versus a used home, you know how overwhelming a decision like that can be. There are pros and cons of buying new construction in Austin, and you might see yourself leaning towards one type or the other. If you’re still confused, here are 16 signs you […]
11 Most Underrated Austin Neighborhoods
Like any city, Austin has some neighborhoods with big PR machines that keep them top of mind. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean those are the ONLY great neighborhoods in Austin. It just means they are the most well known. Scroll Down to Read Our List of the 11 Most Underrated Austin Neighborhoods. When we moved […]
24/7 Guard Gated Communities in Austin
For those Austin home buyers looking for additional security, you might be considering homes in 24/7 guard gated communities. In your Austin home search, you’ve probably found it is difficult to determine which luxury gated communities are guard gated. That’s because there is no field on MLS that easily allows filtering of homes in 24/7 […]
Austin Neighborhoods with Lake Access
With Lake Austin and Lake Travis located in the City of Austin, it makes boating super convenient for nearly all Austin residents. If you are an avid boater and want even easier access to your boat, but aren’t quite ready to go to the step of buying a waterfront home, living in a neighborhood with […]
Austin Country Club Neighborhoods
Whether you are looking to live in a home in an Austin country club neighborhood so you can play more golf, or you like the social aspects of the club, or you just enjoy looking at the golf course, you have plenty of choices in the Austin area. Austin is one of the best golf […]
16 Mission Critical Questions to Ask Before Buying a Lot
If you’re thinking of buying a lot in Austin, it is probably because you have a very specific vision of your next home. You might have looked at resale homes, but found they don’t give you exactly what you want. Even though it can take months, even years, to build a house from scratch, you […]