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Lifestyle vs Location – Better Neighborhood or Better Home?

February 6, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

When buying a home, the decision often boils down to two critical factors: the neighborhood and the house itself. Each has unique advantages that can impact your lifestyle and long-term satisfaction. Deciding which to prioritize involves evaluating your personal preferences, daily routines, and future goals. Here’s a breakdown to help you make an informed choice. […]

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

11 Most Underrated Austin Neighborhoods

January 19, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

Like any city, Austin has some neighborhoods with big PR machines that keep them top of mind. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean those are the ONLY great neighborhoods in Austin. It just means they are the most well known. Scroll Down to Read Our List of the 11 Most Underrated Austin Neighborhoods. When we moved […]

Filed Under: Homes Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Master Planned Communities, Researching Your Move

Austin Neighborhoods with Lake Access

January 17, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

With Lake Austin and Lake Travis located in the City of Austin, it makes boating super convenient for nearly all Austin residents. If you are an avid boater and want even easier access to your boat, but aren’t quite ready to go to the step of buying a waterfront home, living in a neighborhood with […]

Filed Under: Homes Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Master Planned Communities, Neighborhood Maps, Researching Your Move, Waterfront Homes

Austin Luxury Neighborhoods with Modern Homes

November 16, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re looking for a luxury home and want a more modern architectural style, you shouldn’t rule out the Austin area. Though we don’t have whole neighborhoods that have the ultra modern design, we do have several neighborhoods, most built in the last 5 or so years, that have a more modern lean to them […]

Filed Under: Austin Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Gated Communities, Luxury Homes, Luxury Neighborhoods, Researching Your Move

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Austin (November 2023)?

November 9, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

With the news of higher interest rates, the market slowing, price reductions and overall public sentiment about home buying, buyers are asking themselves is now a good time to buy a home in Austin? If you’ve been following our Austin real estate price reports, you’ll see we analyze the market every month and make a […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Frequent Buyer Questions, Interpreting the Market, Predicting the Market, Researching Your Move

Best Pflugerville Neighborhoods with No HOA

October 25, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

Pflugerville has long been one of Austin’s most highly desirable suburbs. With highly rated schools and only about 25 minutes from Downtown Austin, it’s a no brainer for someone looking for a little more affordability but don’t want to be too far from Austin. Pflugerville was one of the earlier Austin suburbs to grow, so […]

Filed Under: Pflugerville Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, HOAs, Pflugerville, Researching Your Move

Best Leander Neighborhoods with No HOA

October 20, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

Recently named one of the fastest growing cities in the US behind Georgetown and Kyle, Leander is one of the favorites among home buyers. Located on the northwest side of Austin, Leander commuters can avoid the 35 nightmare. Though 183 is not traffic free, it can be a lot easier to navigate on a daily […]

Filed Under: Homes Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, HOAs, Leander, Researching Your Move

Neighborhoods with 1 Acre Lots Close to Downtown Austin

October 13, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

Downtown Austin can be a center of entertainment, dining, shopping and activities for many people in Austin. Whether you want to be close enough to try new restaurants, attend the many festivals, watch a UT game or walk through the city, living near downtown can make it much easier to participate more often. That being […]

Filed Under: Austin Tagged With: Acreage, Best Neighborhoods, Luxury Neighborhoods, Researching Your Move

Austin Luxury Waterfront Neighborhoods

September 21, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re looking for luxury living on the lake near Austin, you’ve come to the right place. Lake Austin and Lake Travis are two of Central Texas’ premier locations for luxury lake living. While most Texas neighborhoods on the lake have a range of housing, the neighborhoods on this list are more uniform with luxury […]

Filed Under: Austin Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Gated Communities, Luxury Homes, Luxury Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Maps, Researching Your Move, Waterfront Homes

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