Austin has a long, prosperous history that has helped it evolve into the bustling city it is today. In 1839, a tiny town called Waterloo was chosen to be the capital of the new Republic of Texas, only later to be renamed after "the father of Texas" Stephen F. Austin. As easy access to the Colorado River drew more folks to this location, the city quickly began to form. By 1840, the Republic of...
Austin is a unique city that poses a good problem for its residents -- choosing where to live! The city itself is vibrant and eclectic, but with so many booming suburbs with varying commute times into the city, it can be hard to narrow down where you want to live. If you find yourself debating where you should live, check out some of the important factors to consider when living in the city vs. living in...
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...
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...
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