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 […]
Active Adult Communities in Austin
Not too long ago, active adult communities in Austin were confined to Sun City in Georgetown. Though Del Webb (the developer behind Sun City) does a phenomenal job with these types of communities, Sun City may not be the best fit for everyone. With thousands of homes and still more being built, Sun City can […]
Homes Near the New Austin Apple Campus
Apple recently announced it has acquired land at Parmer Lane and McNeil to build a new, $1 billion campus in Austin. When it first opens, Apple’s new Austin campus is estimated it will bring 4,000 tech jobs to the area. That number could swell to nearly 15,000 tech jobs as the company expands. With so […]
Homes Near US Army Futures Command in Austin TX
The US Army recently announced Austin as the winner of 5 finalists to open their Army Futures Command largely in part due to UT’s presence in Austin and around Texas. Expected to open and be fully functional in Summer 2019, the Army is starting to make offers of employment and move candidates to Austin. If […]