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25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin

May 22, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently, Children at Risk, a Texas non-profit agency advocating for children, came out with their annual best schools in Austin list. They use a different set of criteria than your traditional rating systems like GreatSchools.org and the Texas Education Agency, so it is interesting to see where they rank Austin’s public elementary schools. Here, we’ll […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Researching Your Move, School Ratings, Top 10 Lists, Top Rated Schools

Driving Tour Round Rock Luxury Neighborhoods

April 15, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re looking for a luxury home in a Round Rock luxury neighborhood, you have several choices. Though you may not know exactly what neighborhood you like by looking online, most buyers can rule out a neighborhood by simply driving through it. To help you through the evaluation process, we put together a driving tour […]

Filed Under: Homes Tagged With: Driving Tours, Luxury Homes, Luxury Neighborhoods, Master Planned Communities, Neighborhood Maps, Researching Your Move, Round Rock

4 Historic Districts in East Austin

March 21, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

For the last fews years, East Austin has seen a tremendous surge in popularity. It has become the city’s new art district, with studios and galleries popping up on every corner. Also the city’s foodie paradise, both up and coming and established chefs are opening up trendy restaurants. You’ll also see East Austin is chocked […]

Filed Under: East Austin Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Historic Homes, Neighborhood Maps, Researching Your Move, Urban Homes

What Draws Texans to Austin?

March 16, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

In the year 2000, Red Wassenich a librarian at Austin Community College had no idea that he had coined what would become his city’s official slogan. Unlike the previous catchphrases “Live Music Capital of the World” and description, “A Blue Dot in a Red Sea,” this three-word phrase effortlessly captured its vibrancy. Despite its brevity, […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Cost of Living, Growth, Researching Your Move, Visiting Austin

Driving Tour Cedar Park Luxury Neighborhoods

March 14, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re looking for a luxury home in a Cedar Park luxury neighborhood, you have several choices. Though you may not know exactly what neighborhood you like by looking online, most buyers can rule out a neighborhood by simply driving through it. To help you through the evaluation process, we put together a driving tour […]

Filed Under: Cedar Park Tagged With: Driving Tours, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Neighborhood Maps, Researching Your Move

When Should I Get Pre-Approved?

February 21, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re thinking about buying a home, there is a lot to do to get prepared. Studies show buyers are researching 12-18 months in advance of purchasing. With this much lead time, we often get the question … “When should I get pre-approved?” We advise our clients to use an experienced lender as a resource […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Getting a Loan, Researching Your Move

How Much are Property Taxes in Austin

February 17, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re thinking about relocating to Austin, or if you have never bought a house, one of the things to pay attention to is the tax rate. Just how much are property taxes in Austin? The tax rate in Austin usually ranges anywhere from 1.4%-3.4% of your home’s assessed value and are due by January […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Property Taxes, Researching Your Move

Austin Map with Neighborhoods

February 15, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Living in Austin Tagged With: Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Neighborhood Maps, Researching Your Move

Lifestyle vs Location – Better Neighborhood or Better Home?

February 6, 2024 By Raymond Stoklosa

The influence of location on value is recognized by virtually everyone, yet, little consideration is focused on the personal effect location plays on the buyer’s lifestyle. What part location plays on an owner’s everyday responsibilities is a question that seemingly few prospective buyers ask. How does the location of the neighborhood you’re considering affect your […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Luxury Homes, Researching Your Move, Versus

16 Signs You Should Buy a New Home Over a Used Home

February 2, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Builders, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, New Construction, Researching Your Move, Saving Money, Versus

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