Travis Heights is Austin’s first Local Historic District, located south of the river. This area has abundant natural beauty while still within walking distance from vibrant South Congress Ave. The neighborhood’s tree-lined streets hold Austin’s most diverse architectural styles, ranging from late-1880s Victorians through 1970s Mid-Century Moderns and everything in-between. Many homes sit...
Homes in Walnut Creek date back to the 1950s and 60s, giving the community deep roots in North Austin. The area has evolved with the times and is a well-established, well-loved community once voted one of the hottest neighborhoods in Austin. Residents in this area enjoy the amenities of the 293-acre Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. The Domain is just a five-mile drive away, and Downtown Austin is just a...
Only 15 minutes west of downtown Austin, Davenport Ranch offers quiet, scenic living, plenty of recreational opportunities, and easy access to the city. From luxury estates to townhomes, this exclusive community offers a broad selection of homes throughout several distinct neighborhoods while preserving much of the area's natural beauty. With spectacular views of Lake Austin, Pennybacker Bridge, the...
This area extends toward the Hill Country, with distinct neighborhoods that offer amazing views and an upscale flair. Many of the communities in West Austin are well-maintained, provide easy access to nature, and have a variety of amenities. Wide streets, grand trees, gorgeous homes, spacious parks, and miles of trails for hiking and biking are commonplace in this area. With the added benefit of...
Westlake, just 10 miles outside of Downtown, is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin. Here you’ll find a mix of luxurious new homes and modern estates mixed with renovated homes built in the 1970s. This area’s golf and tennis lovers enjoy their proximity to The Lost Creek Country Club, Austin Country Club, Lion's Municipal Golf Course, and Barton Creek Resort and Spa. Residents also enjoy...
Westlake Hills was formed in the 1950s as a small community 6 miles west of downtown, and today it spans over 4 square miles, has a local government, and roughly 200 businesses. Incredible Hill Country views and tranquility tucked away in such a convenient location have turned this area into some of Austin’s most exclusive real estate. The little more than a thousand homes in Westlake Hills offer a...
With years of experience under our belt, these are the five most common ways Austin investors make when purchasing an investment property, and how it leads to them overpaying. 1. Austin Investors Being Influenced by Emotion Purchasing a property is exciting, but don’t let it blind you from the repairs of a property. This is one way Austin investors overpay for their property. To counteract...
One Etsy trend expert predicted 2021’s holiday trends. She predicts the hottest holiday decor trends by analyzing Etsy shoppers’ search trends and purchasing patterns throughout the year. This year, she indicates that shoppers will support small businesses and sustainable products. Here are the holiday decor trends this year: Neon, Pastel, and Jewel Red, green, and blue are the classic Christmas and...
A new monthly report released by HomesUSA.com, a platform that regularly reports on Texas’ metro areas, shows how quickly new Austin homes continue to sell on the market. While we all know we’re in a seller’s market because of the low inventory but high demand for them, placing the market in the home seller’s favor. Having more homes on the market was discussed as a potential solution to alieving...
PwC and The Urban Land Institute released their “Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2022” report. The report covers the topic of how real estate is recovering from the pandemic. The data comes from almost 1,700 real estate industry experts like investors, fund managers, developers, lenders, brokers, and more. Here are the emerging trends for real estate next year. Emerging Trend #1: Climate Risks and...