HGTV shows have become all the rage when it comes to real estate styles. Shows like Love It or List It and Fixer Upper have made the modern farmhouse style popular to home buyers, but not as easy to find in Austin. We’re starting to see the style come up in a lot of new […]
Neighborhoods Near Circle C
Circle C is one of Southwest Austin’s most popular and largest neighborhoods. Located only 20 minutes to Downtown Austin with two community centers, shopping, restaurants and coffee shops nearby, it is no wonder residents are drawn to Circle C. Over the past few years, our market has been strong and prices have gone up substantially, […]
Fixer Upper’s Lesson on Location
Despite the fact that I work in real estate every day, one of my favorite weekend activities is to binge on Fixer Upper. I can completely suspend reality and simply enjoy the beautiful transformations that Chip & Joanna create. The downside to the show is that many people don’t realize it’s produced television that has […]
Georgetown Neighborhoods with Acreage Lots
Georgetown is known for its acreage parcels and is a popular choice for the buyer who wants to be closer to Austin, but needs space to spread out. As development continues, we are seeing fewer and fewer neighborhoods where you can find acreage. There are plenty of Georgetown neighborhoods with one acre lots, but not […]
Austin Neighborhoods with 1 Acre Lots
Looking to live in Austin, but want more than a postage stamp size lot? Though you can search for lot size on the Austin home search portal, you won’t know if lots in the neighborhood are a similar size, or if the house you’re looking at is on an oversized lot. To help you filter […]
Best Round Rock Neighborhoods with No HOA
Are you looking for a place where you can have some flexibility to use your property as you see fit? Are you tired of getting letters in the mail because your trash can is out for one day after trash is collected? Or maybe you need to park a boat, trailer or RV at your […]
Best Georgetown Neighborhoods with No HOA
HOA’s are something that some feel very passionate against. If you’re wanting to park a boat on your driveway, have a trailer you need to store or even an RV, many HOA’s do not allow those items to be stored in plain sight. Which means, once your garage is full, you run out of room […]
How Much are Property Taxes in Buda?
Buda property taxes can contribute a significant amount to your monthly mortgage payment. Budgeting for property taxes can be difficult because there are two variables: property tax rate and assessed value of the property. Both can change from year to year. The property tax rate varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, so there is no set […]
Austin Suburbs with the Best Schools
If you want to live in the Austin area, but aren’t too keen on Austin itself, you have several suburbs to choose from. Looking at a map and fumbling around with your home search parameters will show you where you can find the homes that meet your criteria, but you still might not know if […]
Buda and Kyle Master Planned Communities
Buda and Kyle are southern suburbs of Austin and some of the fastest growing. Buda alone grew 103% from 2000-2010 and that number is expected to double over the next decade. Why are Buda and Kyle so desirable to buyers? Buda and Kyle offer suburban dwellers the best of both worlds – affordable, suburban living […]