The University of Texas serves over 50,000 students plus an additional 24,000 faculty and staff. With Austin’s recent population explosion, those who have to commute to and from campus are looking to live as close as possible to minimize their time on our congested freeways. If you’re looking for a home in a neighborhood near […]
Best Historic Neighborhoods in Austin
Whether you’re looking for an historic home in one of Austin’s designated Historic Districts, or just an older, unique home that can’t be replicated, there are certain neighborhoods in Austin where you’ll find more than others. Here we’ll list the best historic neighborhoods in Austin, show you where you can find them and give you […]
Homes Near Downtown Austin for $800,000
If you’re looking for a home near Downtown Austin and your budget is $800,000, you have some options depending on what style of home you like, type of neighborhood, walkability and schools. The three closest sections of town to Downtown are Central Austin, South Austin and West Austin. Below we’ve separated each of the potential […]
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 […]
Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Austin for $400k or Less
Downtown Austin is becoming a go to spot for top restaurants, shopping, festivals and night life. What was once a small, few block area has turned into several districts that attract residents from all over Austin. Though there are some neighborhoods near Downtown that are home to some of Austin’s most expensive real estate, living […]
East Riverside Neighborhood Update
It’s no secret East Austin is quickly becoming one of the city’s booming districts. Development started along 35, then moved to Airport and now we’re seeing the boom extend to 183. Buyers who are looking for value, close to Downtown and who have a little time to wait for the area to develop, East Riverside […]
Austin Urban Homes $800k – $1 Million
Considering a move to Austin? Not in love with suburban living? Prefer to be closer to museums, restaurants, nightlife, shows, live music and shopping? If so, you’ll want to stay as close to Central Austin as possible. For $800,000 – $1 million, you’ll find a range of architectural styles and sizes of urban homes, depending […]
10 Tips for Buying an Infill Home in Austin
Austin is undergoing a period of tremendous growth and development. Where vacant parcels once lay unused, contractors are building anew. In a city like Austin where large vacant parcels are rare, new construction takes the form of tearing out the old and building the new. We call this process “infilling” and it is based on […]
Mueller Affordable Home Program
Built on the 700 acre site where the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport was once located, Mueller is one of East Austin’s most popular neighborhoods. Before the airport relocated in 1999, a task force was formed to determine what to do with the space. The task force had the forethought to create an urban, work/live/play community, […]
Austin Named One of 10 Best Cities for Urban Forests
American Forest is the oldest and largest national non-profit group that advocates for the expansion of American forests. Urban forests are one of their main focuses as they are said to reduce pollution, reduce energy demand, help manage a city’s water and help mitigate climate change. From a real estate standpoint, trees add value to […]