Most Austin relocation guides tell you what you already know: no state income tax, great BBQ, live music, warm weather. You have already read those. What those guides rarely cover are the things that catch out-of-state buyers off guard after the move: property tax bills they did not budget for, hidden utility district fees stacked […]
Honest Pros and Cons of Living in Austin, TX: A Local’s 2026 Reality Check
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked whether they should move to Austin, I’d have a comfortable nest egg. After more than 17 years helping people buy and sell homes across the Austin metro, I’ve given this answer hundreds of times. And my honest answer has never been “yes, absolutely, it’s perfect […]
Complete Cost of Living Comparison: Texas Cities for Home Buyers
Moving to Texas represents one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make, and choosing the right city can impact your budget for years to come. Whether you’re relocating for work, seeking better opportunities, or simply drawn to the Lone Star State’s appeal, understanding the true cost of living across Texas’s major metropolitan areas is […]
Austin Job Growth in 2025: A Guide for Homebuyers Relocating to Austin
If you’re considering a move to Austin, you’re likely asking two critical questions: “Is the job market still strong?” and “Where should I live to be close to the best opportunities?” These are not just career questions; they are lifestyle questions that will shape your entire home buying journey. Choosing the right neighborhood is as […]
What’s Driving Austin’s Nitro Fueled Economy and What Does it Mean?
As the old saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. And in the case of the city’s capital of Austin, that includes what most citizens across the country value the most—the economy. But non-Austinites may wonder what exactly is driving Austin’s nitro fueled economy? The answer, of course, is an open secret that has become […]
Austin Tops the U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Again) in 2019
For a third year in a row, Austin tops the best of list that carries the most weight with consumers, the Best Places to Live in the US by US News and World Report. US News and World Report comes up with several lists yearly and Austin typically finds themselves in the top 5 most […]
Austin Ranks #3 on WalletHub’s 2018 Best Big Cities to Live In
Coastal cities are becoming more and more expensive. It’s not uncommon in New York or San Francisco for residents to spend 60% (or more) of their income on housing. We continue to see many people looking for dynamic cities with a lower cost of living. Austin has been welcoming transplants for years and that influx […]
Austin Tops the U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Again) in 2018
If you’ve been considering relocating to Austin, you may still have your doubts that the fascination with Austin is a passing fancy. This news, however, should quiet them: Austin held tight to the #1 spot again this year and topped U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Places to Live in the U.S. in […]
Austin Named Finalist for Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Amazon announced yesterday its “short list” of 20 cities for their second headquarters, to be named HQ2, behind Seattle, WA. Amazon received 238 bids from cities around the US and other North American countries and whittled the list down to 20 finalists. HQ2 is expected to bring 50,000 high paying jobs to its new city […]
Austin Ranks #6 on WalletHub’s 2017’s Best Big Cities to Live In
If you’ve been considering relocating to Austin, you’ve probably done your research on all the awards the city has won recently. From Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2017 and America’s Next Boom Town to Top City to Start Over and Best City to Buy a Home, Austin is raking in the awards […]
