Recently, we wrote a list of the Austin Neighborhoods with the Lowest Property Tax Rates but that list did not take into account quality of schools. If you’re looking for neighborhoods with the lowest property tax rate AND the best schools in Austin, these are the neighborhoods separated by area of town. How Much Are […]
San Francisco vs Austin Cost of Living
How does Austin compare to San Francisco with cost of living? Having moved from San Francisco ourselves, we have been noticing the differences as we go out and shop, but wanted to put some real numbers to it. So, we headed over to our favorite cost of living comparison website, BestPlaces.net. First a bit about […]
Austin vs California – Traffic Construction Business Climate and Community
If you are you an ex-Californian like me, you’ll find living in Austin more than a little different. Probably the most noticeable difference is the weather. It’s hot and hotter. Air conditioning is mandatory and not an option. During the hottest months – July, August and early September – outside mid-day activities for most people […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home
Buying a home can be can be stressful, especially since you don’t know quite what to expect. To help you see past some of the unknowns, we’ve put together a list of 5 things most people wish they knew before buying their first home. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home […]
Tips for a Successful Relocation Experience
In this series, we’ve discussed issues related to the serious challenges of relocation. If you have not seen previous articles check out Tackling Your Home Search While Relocating, Overcoming the Distance Disadvantage and Rent vs Buy: How to Make the Decision When Relocating. Before you begin your home search, consider the following thoughts. Be Willing […]
2011 TEA Ratings Released
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released their 2011 Accountability Ratings yesterday. We’re in the process of updating all of our home search by school pages so we’ll have the most up to date information, but thought we’d give you some of the highlights. Austin School Districts at a Glance Austin ISD – Academically Acceptable Dripping […]
Eanes ISD 2011 TEA Ratings
Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Eanes ISD remained an Exemplary District in 2011. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each of the school’s individual districts. Eanes ISD High […]
Lake Travis ISD 2011 TEA Ratings
Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Lake Travis ISD remained an Exemplary District in 2011. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each of the school’s individual districts. Lake Travis […]
Lago Vista ISD 2011 TEA Ratings
Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Lago Vista ISD dropped from an Exemplary District in 2010 to a Recognized Overall District Rating. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each […]
Dripping Springs ISD 2011 TEA Ratings
Recently, the 2011 TEA Ratings were released. The Dripping Springs ISD dropped from an Exemplary District in 2010 to a Recognized Overall District Rating. How did each of the schools fare in the 2011 Ratings? We’ve listed each of the schools below. And, we’ve also given you a link to search for homes in each […]