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...
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...
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...
With the temperatures rising and anticipation for summer activities following suit, it’s the perfect time to start planning where you and your family will be spending the warmer months. Check out some of Austin’s favorite watering holes! Barton Springs PoolJust minutes from Downtown Austin, Barton Springs is the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon before grabbing a bite to eat and heading home....
Year after year, Austin finds itself on the list of top cities and best communities. We’re only a few months into 2020, and Austin has already been named the fastest-growing large metro area in the U.S. and one of the top 10 U.S. metros for corporate relocation and expansion. In a recent magazine article looking at the top 10 large U.S. metro areas for the number of corporate relocation and expansion...
Don’t let the current circumstances keep you feeling down! With the innovation we’re seeing, we know that the Austin community is sure to bounce back and is working together to stay strong. The live music experiences that we’ve come to expect from Austin can still be enjoyed by tuning into live streaming concerts and events. Billboard Live at HomeArtists all over the world are being quarantined and...
Austin has made large changes over the years and continues to be a community that can bounce back from anything. Revamping old neighborhoods, keeping with the traditions of the past, and taking in the new technology are constantly making local headlines, but recently residents and sports lovers have turned their attention to the Austin FC. While the stadium broke ground at McKalla Place in North Austin...
In our last blog post, we examined ways to identify a property that would make a great property investment in Austin, and we focused mainly on the tangibles from the perspective of being able to rent it out and optimize rents. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at how to be sure that the numbers work for your real estate investments. Be sure that you can rent the property. It’s no fun to jump into...