Apple recently announced it will build a second campus in Austin, bringing new jobs and industry to Williamson County. Why Williamson County? Apple conducted a private, nationwide search around the same time Amazon began their more public search for a new campus. They settled on Williamson County for some of the same reasons our clients […]
5 Ideas for Great School Lunches
Need Some Ideas for School Lunches? We know how hard it can be to come up with new and different lunch ideas for the kids and we’re here to help. Here are 5 quick & easy ideas for school lunches. Tortilla Roll-Ups These are a great option because they can be made the night before […]
Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools for $400,000
Highly rated schools in Austin aren’t just found in one area of town, which is great, but also confusing for home buyers who aren’t sure exactly where they want to live. To help you narrow down your choices, we’ve put together a list of Austin neighborhoods with great schools for $400,000. Austin Neighborhoods with Great […]
Austin Foreclosures in the Best High School Districts
Though foreclosures make up less than 1% of monthly sales in Austin, they are still highly sought after. Why? Because they offer buyers the allure of a deal. Inventory is very limited, so finding a foreclosure in Austin is one of the most challenging parts of the home buying process. If you’re looking for foreclosures […]
Austin Foreclosures in the Best Middle School Districts
In Austin, foreclosures have made up less than 1% of monthly home sales for a few years now. But, they are still highly sought after by home buyers as they offer the allure of a deal. Given the limited inventory, buyers who act quickly and cast a wide geographical net have a greater chance of […]
Austin Foreclosures in the Best Elementary School Districts
Foreclosures have always lured home buyers with the promise of a deal. In Austin, foreclosures make up less than 1% of monthly sales. Fewer homeowners are defaulting on their home loans compared to what we saw in the late 2000’s, so buyers have fewer choices. If you’re looking for foreclosures in Austin, but also want […]
Top 10 Reasons We Relocated to Austin
If you’ve read our blog, you know we are not native Texans. We relocated to Austin from San Francisco about five years ago and couldn’t be happier. Many of you who are reading our blog might be contemplating the same type of move. I’m sure you’ve read all the articles naming cities like Raleigh, Austin, […]
15 Best School Districts in Austin
Schools are a major factor in determining where you want to buy a home in Austin. Even if you don’t have school age children, or your kids attend private schools, the quality of schools is something to consider. In Austin, the resale market is driven largely by quality of schools. The better the school district, […]
What Site Should I Use to Research Austin School Ratings?
The Texas Education Agency used to have an easy to understand school rating system with four ratings: Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable and Academically Unacceptable. They rated districts and individual schools on this system. It was very easy to understand and allowed residents to quickly recognized top rated schools. Unfortunately, they’ve phased out the four tiered […]
Austin Private High Schools
Whether you currently live in Austin or relocating to Austin, there are plenty of private schools to choose from when it comes to your high schooler. There are currently 25 private schools in Austin that provide curriculum for grades 9 through 12. From large, elite academies to smaller, parochial schools, private schools serve more than […]