Fall is a great time to tackle a few household chores and make sure your home is ready for the change in weather. If you’ve been holding off on some home maintenance projects because the summer heat was too hot to handle, now is the time to take care of some fall home improvement projects. 1. Check the gutters and make sure they’re clean. Gutters can be a pain to clean, but they’re crucial in...
Austin’s food scene is unlike any other, and one of the things we love about our city’s food scene is that there’s no need to be stuck to a brick and mortar location to serve up some of the tastiest dishes you’ll ever try. The food trucks are the heartbeat of the city that strives to keep things weird, so hop in the car and check out Austin’s best food trucks! Emoji’s Grilled Cheese - When...
In real estate, it’s often you’ll hear things like, “it’s a hot market,” “we’re seeing low inventory,” and “buyers are receiving multiple offers,” but what does that mean? Well, low inventory refers to the number of homes on the market, which can create a hot seller’s market if there are more buyers than sellers. This hot seller’s market makes buyers more competitive, and the...
There’s always a right of passage that happens before you can claim to be a true resident of the city. Below is the ultimate Austinite bucket list to complete as a resident of the Music Capital of the World. Take a stroll on Congress Avenue to see the different shops and restaurants.Take a hike at McKinney Falls.Go tubing/floating on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels.Enjoy the refreshing springs...
Texas was already home to 3 cities with over 1 million residents, but that number has grown to 4 cities with a booming population. Austin has officially joined the ranks of its larger counterparts - Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio - as one of only 11 cities with at least 1 million residents. The City of Austin has released new data that estimates 1,003,615 people are residing within the city as of...
Real estate is an evolving industry, and it comes with its own dictionary of terms to know, understand, and follow in order to be successful. If you’re considering becoming an investor, be sure to know the real estate terms below like the back of your hand. Single-family home - A residential building that houses one family and is not attached to any other structures, units, or homes.Multi-family home...
Deciding to move from renting to buying a home in Austin is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. Leasing has come with many perks: less commitment, fewer responsibilities, easy to move around...the list goes on. However, renting a home has cost you more than you think. While the months of rent payments have bought you a laid back lifestyle, that money has been going into...
There are three things that every Austin resident takes seriously: BBQ, margaritas, and breakfast tacos. You think we’re joking? Ask a stranger for a recommendation for just one of these, and they’ll give you a list of restaurants organized by location along with a list of items you have to try from the menu. It’s part of the culture and just a way of life for anyone who lives in Austin. With the...
2020 has come with several ups and downs as well as changes to industries, schools, and cities. But Austin isn’t new to change. In fact, we see it regularly in the evolving skyline, the new businesses opening their doors, the new developments hitting the news, and the construction sounds that surround us. It’s almost guaranteed that we will continue to experience growth for quite some time, especially...
Investing in real estate, especially in Austin, can be a smart decision, but you have to be prepared and ready for the changes that can hit the market. With the uncertain times that we face, it’s offered some opportunities for investors to find great homes in sought-after neighborhoods that they can renovate and market to renters. If you’re curious about what it takes to be an Austin real estate...