MSN Real Estate recently released their Best Cities to Live in America 2013 list and Austin came out at #8. Their list was based on entertainment options, education, jobs, parks, safety, clean air and the city’s economy. What Made Austin Stand Out? According to the article, the huge pros for Austin were its quantity of […]
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Getting relocated to Austin for a job? Or perhaps you're like us and decided to relocate to Austin for a better quality of life? Either way, you can get all the info you'll need to know about Austin as well as learn from our relocation experience on our Austin Relocation Blog.
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Austin Named Top Boomtown of 2013
In an article written by Yahoo! Finance, Austin was named #1 on their Top Boomtowns list. While those of us who live in Austin have seen first hand the effects of this surge in population, it not surprising to find out Austin’s GDP compound annual growth was 3.26% with the second best boomtown, New Orleans, […]
How to Get a Drivers License in Austin
When relocating to Austin, residents have 90 days to after entry to obtain a Texas driver’s license. Luckily, the process is pretty easy if you have a valid out of state license or a valid driver’s license in Canada, Germany or France. Here’s how to get a new driver’s license after moving to Austin. Here’s […]
How to Register a Car in Austin
When relocating to Austin, new residents have 30 days to get a vehicle inspection and register their vehicle. Your car must pass inspection before it can be registered. Here’s how to register a car in Austin. Step 1: Get a Vehicle Inspection Inspecting your car is pretty easy. Simply take it to any service station […]
Why Move to Austin?
Why move to Austin? When we were looking for a place to relocate from the San Francisco area, we visited several cities and researched all sorts of locations. But, the one thing we found was Austin made almost every single list of top places to live. We’d visited Austin a few times and decided to […]
Austin vs California – Traffic Construction Business Climate and Community
If you are you an ex-Californian like me, you’ll find living in Austin more than a little different. Probably the most noticeable difference is the weather. It’s hot and hotter. Air conditioning is mandatory and not an option. During the hottest months – July, August and early September – outside mid-day activities for most people […]
Tips for a Successful Relocation Experience
In this series, we’ve discussed issues related to the serious challenges of relocation. If you have not seen previous articles check out Tackling Your Home Search While Relocating, Overcoming the Distance Disadvantage and Rent vs Buy: How to Make the Decision When Relocating. Before you begin your home search, consider the following thoughts. Be Willing […]
Rent vs Buy When Relocating to Austin
Relocating to Austin and buying a home are two of the most emotionally daunting activities we face in our adult lives. When you buy an ugly tie, an unflattering dress or shoes that don’t fit, so what? Return them, or throw them away, no giant loss. But buy a home in the wrong area and […]
Overcoming the Distance Disadvantage
When you’re planning to relocate to a new city, one of the most difficult things you face is finding a place to live. When you aren’t familiar with how the city operates and the nuances of the neighborhoods, it can be difficult to evaluate which areas might work for you and your family. Luckily, we’ve […]