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?
When buying a home, the decision often boils down to two critical factors: the neighborhood and the house itself. Each has unique advantages that can impact your lifestyle and long-term satisfaction. Deciding which to prioritize involves evaluating your personal preferences, daily routines, and future goals. Here’s a breakdown to help you make an informed choice. […]
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 […]