One of the reasons we chose to relocate to Austin versus a lot of other cities was how Austin was constantly talked about in articles like “best places to raise a family” “best city for kids” and “best cities to live”. Having lived in Austin for just over five years, I can say these lists […]
Best Places to Stay When Visiting Austin
If you’re planning a trip to Austin to determine whether or not it might be a place you’d consider moving, where you stay will have a huge influence on whether or not you like the city. Where are the best places to stay when visiting Austin? Downtown Austin Downtown Austin is probably the best place […]
How Bad is Traffic in Austin?
Until recently, Austin was a sleepy little town with two, 3 lane freeways. Now, Austin is a booming metroplex with 170 people relocating to Austin per day and it still has the same two, 3 lane freeways. Just how bad is traffic in Austin? Not nearly as bad as it is in places like LA, […]
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 […]
San Francisco vs Austin Cost of Living
How does Austin compare to San Francisco with cost of living? Having moved from San Francisco ourselves, we have been noticing the differences as we go out and shop, but wanted to put some real numbers to it. So, we headed over to our favorite cost of living comparison website, BestPlaces.net. First a bit about […]
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 […]