Round Rock is one of Austin’s most popular suburbs. Being named one of America’s safest cities has attracted both local and relocating residents, and for good reason. The schools are top rated, housing is affordable and it’s close to Austin’s major employers. There is a wide range of housing available with everything from a basic […]
Top 25 Public High Schools in Austin
Recently, Austin Monthly released their yearly Best Schools in Austin issue and it had some interesting findings. Some of the ratings aligned with what we see on sites like Great Schools and others were slightly different. The rankings from Austin Monthly Magazine’s lists were based on findings from Texas non-profit, Children at Risk. Every year, […]
25 Best Middle Schools in Austin
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 middle schools. Here, we’ll […]
25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin
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 […]
Driving Tour Round Rock Luxury Neighborhoods
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 […]
4 Historic Districts in East Austin
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 […]
What Draws Texans to Austin?
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, […]
Driving Tour Cedar Park Luxury Neighborhoods
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 […]
How Much are Property Taxes in Austin
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 […]
Austin Map with Neighborhoods
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 […]