Bright lights, big buildings, and a booming music scene make Austin a hub for many people, especially those looking to strike out on their own after high school graduation comes to a close. High school seniors are often left with the harsh reality of choosing between the best degree programs, the best college campuses, and which locations have the right future job prospects after graduation. With all...
Turkey day is full of great food, great family, and great memories, but sometimes the preparation for such a big holiday event can be stressful and leave you with questions on how to do it right. If this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving for the family or if you just need a refresher and some insider tips, we have you covered! The first question many people have is “how big of a turkey should I...
With new businesses coming to Austin and the surrounding areas, as well as existing offices expanding and searching for larger spaces to hold their growing teams, the population and demand for residences are climbing in numbers. There aren’t many places that have been left untouched by the recent boom, but there are some areas that may be seeing the increase in people flocking to their neighborhoods...
Ghosts and witches will fly while werewolves and zombies let out their cry, but the spooky stories aren’t the only things happening under the starry night sky! There are tons of Halloween activities that are happening nearby, so don’t let them pass you by. Austin Séance - October 25-31 at The Vortex No matter if you consider yourself a skeptic or a believer, the annual Halloween séance series...
Besides being in a prime location at 1009 and 1011 S. Congress Ave., Music Lane is the talk of the area for everything the $55 million, 1.5-acre mixed-use development is said to offer. With the construction still underway and the opening date of spring 2020 looming closer and closer, there’s even more buzz about what the building will do for the community. In the midst of all the buzz, Music...
When you talk to someone about Austin, we’re sure there have been questions of “have you heard about the new development coming to ” or “did you see that the land on has been bought. What do you think they’ll do with the land?” It’s become commonplace to strike up conversations about the changes to the city as they become more and more frequent as the area expands. We’re here to keep you...
It’s easy to want to jump into searching for homes, but there are some steps you should take before beginning to hunt for your dream home. Perhaps one of the most important steps to take is to search for the right mortgage and the right lender to finance your home. Loans don’t come easily and not everyone will be approved, so where do you start? Let’s take a look! Shop around - No lender is like...
Having functional bathrooms that don’t feel cramped and crowded is integral in every home, but that can often feel hard to master if your bathroom has an awkward layout or doesn’t have a lot of space to work with. Wondering what you can do to get the most out of the space you do have? We have a few tips to make sure your bathroom feels spacious and uses every inch in a smart and practical...
If you’re considering real estate investment, it’s important to begin by researching not only what the market looks like and what is needed to make a smart investment, but also the different types of real estate investment and what will work best for you. Just like any other investment, real estate has pros and cons and they vary depending on what type of investment opportunity you decide to dive...
Despite seeing a decline in the number of single-family homes on the market, the median price of homes is at an all-time high, according to the May market statistics report released by the Austin Board of Realtors. The new record median price comes in at $407,400, yet the May 2019 Central Texas Housing Market report shows declines for both new and active listings in the city of Austin. There was also a...