Parmer Lane has become quite the hub for Austin’s tech companies. And, with Apple’s announcement to build a brand new campus at Parmer and McNeil, we would expect more tech companies to set up shop nearby. If you’re in the tech industry and are looking for a centralized location to buy a home in Austin […]
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Austin Neighborhoods with the Lowest Property Tax Rates
If you’re new to Austin, the property tax rate can be an adjustment. While it is true we don’t have state income tax, we do have higher than average property taxes, usually 1.6-3.4% of the assessed value. With this much of a swing, the property tax rate can make a huge difference to your monthly […]
Expensive Neighborhoods in Round Rock
Earning several awards such as the 4th safest city in the US, 8th fastest growing city in the US and others, Round Rock is one of the go to suburbs for home buyers. Only minutes from Round Rock and Northwest Austin employers, a reasonable drive to Downtown Austin, highly rated school district and parks and […]
Best Austin Neighborhoods for Fitness Freaks
You’ve probably seen the news that Austin was named the Best Place to Live in the US in 2017. And if you dig into any of these polls, you’ll see that Austin consistently ranks high on quality of life. One of the contributing factors to this is the city’s focus on the outdoors, its resident’s […]
Bowie High School Neighborhoods
Bowie High School is one of the highest rated High Schools in the Austin ISD. If you have a kid in high school or approaching high school and want to live in Southwest Austin, the Bowie High School District is definitely your top choice. The student body is about 3,000 and the school sits on […]
Gated Communities in Georgetown
Georgetown is a rapidly growing northern suburb of Austin. The county seat of Williamson County, Georgetown is one of the few towns that maintains a small town, Texas feel, while still having big city amenities. If you’re looking for something more rural, Georgetown also has options there. Whether you’re looking for a unique suburban lifestyle, […]
Best Austin Neighborhoods without HOAs
HOAs are a very polarizing aspect of buying a home in Austin. Some buyers feel compelled to buy a home in an HOA while others don’t want another entity telling them what they can and can’t do on their property. If you find yourself in the latter category, you’re in the right place. While some […]
Georgetown vs Driftwood
Georgetown TX and Driftwood TX are two cities that are frequently compared by someone who is considering relocating to the Austin area and wants something a bit outside of the bustling city. There are definitely some similarities between the two cities and also some differences. Here we’ll help point those out and help you make […]
Georgetown Named Fastest Growing City in the US
The United States Census recently came out with the numbers from July 2020 to July 2021 and found that in US cities of 50,000 people or more, Georgetown, TX was the fastest growing city in the US gaining 10.5% new residents in just one year. Not the First Time Georgetown Topped the List Over the […]
Popular Neighborhoods in Austin
If you’re considering relocating to Austin, or have lived in Austin for years and are looking to become a home owner, you’re probably curious about where most Austinites live. Or, at least where most home buyers start their search. The answer is, most check out the most popular neighborhoods in Austin, not because they are […]