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19 Things You Need to Know About Austin Before You Move

October 27, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

When I relocated to Austin about ten years ago now, there were so many things I didn’t know. I took a few trips before I moved to get to know the Austin area. Though that helped, I learned a lot more by actually living here. In a previous post, I candidly shared the 10 Reasons […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: Housing Market, IMHO, Relocation Tips, Small Business

Homes Near US Army Futures Command in Austin TX

May 14, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Homes Tagged With: Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Neighborhood Maps, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

What Grocery Stores are in Austin?

March 17, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

One of the questions we get asked often from relocation clients is, “what grocery stores in Austin?” Rest assured that Austin has a fantastic grocery offering in addition to being a city known for catering to many common dietary restrictions. H-E-BIf you’re new to Texas, you’ll be thrilled to discover H-E-B, a regional grocery chain […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin, Relocation Tagged With: Food, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

Texas vs. California Real Estate: Amount of New Construction

October 1, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs. California Real Estate: Termites

September 29, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs. California Real Estate: Home Inspections

September 22, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs. California Real Estate: Open Houses

September 15, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs. California Real Estate: Inventory Turnover

September 8, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

Filed Under: Buyers, Relocation Tagged With: Buyer Tips, CA vs TX, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

Texas vs. California Real Estate: Termination Option

September 1, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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Texas vs California Real Estate: Amendments & Contingencies

August 25, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

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