Neighboring the beautiful Texas Hill Country and only 12 miles south of downtown, Circle C Ranch is one of the most well-known master-planned communities in Southwest Austin. This community has over 3,700 homes with diverse architectural styles constructed by Texas’s most popular home builders. The Circle C community includes a year-round, outdoor, Olympic-size heated pool, state-of-the-art recreation...
Cherrywood is one of the premier neighborhoods of East Austin. For those who want to be close to the University of Texas, this neighborhood, named for the major north-south artery, Cherrywood Road, that runs through the middle of it, is an excellent location with a strong sense of community! This eclectic neighborhood is within walking distance to several well-known Austin landmarks like Mi Madre's...
If you enjoy living in the city and enjoy the comfort of a small community, Central Austin is the place for you! Homes in Central Austin have something for everyone, from fixer-uppers to new construction; this area has become a highly desirable location for homebuyers! Apart from its proximity to downtown, more appealing features of Central Austin are famous attractions like the University of Texas...
Austin appeals to outsiders for our low cost of living, job opportunities, and culture! Besides keeping Austin weird with our unique events like ACL and Eeyore's birthday party or maintaining our status as the live music capital of the world, we’re known for art in Austin too! We have several art galleries and museums to offer locals. So many that we’re separating them by location! Central...
Mortgage rates have dropped to historic lows in the past year, causing many to refinance their mortgage. Refinancing your mortgage can help you save money. One report estimated the average savings to be $300 per month after refinancing. But there are some upfront costs you should know about before refinancing your mortgage. The First Cost of Refinancing: Closing Costs Closing costs are 2-5% of the...
Downtown Austin is home to the hottest neighborhoods in Austin, like Zilker, West University, Travis Heights, Central East Austin, and Bouldin Creek. We’re going to break down the homes, schools, and activities in the neighborhood. Downtown Austin Homes Properties sold in the area range from single-family homes to condos and townhomes. The average listing price for a home in Downtown Austin...
We’ve all heard of a mortgage, but what about a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows you to cash out your home’s equity while you still live in your home. Instead of paying the lender your monthly mortgage, the lender pays you. You don’t have to pay back the money until you move out, sell the house, or pass away. Here is more information about how it works, and why you...
Earlier this year, LendingTree published its findings on the most popular cities for millennial homebuyers. They found these ten cities by analyzing the mortgage requests made on their platform across the nation’s 50 largest metros from January 1st to December 15th, 2020. They define millennials homeowners as individuals born between 1981 and 1996. Top 3 Best and Worst Metros for Millennial...
If you’re thinking of moving to the Texas state capitol, the “Silicon Hills,” the Live Music Capital of the World, here’s what you need to know before moving to Austin. Moving to Austin Tip #1. Locals will complain about transplants While most of the people you’ll meet in Austin used to be transplants themselves, they will continue to complain about the influx of new out-of-state residents...
Becoming a homeowner is a milestone many aspire to reach, and it’s an exciting goal! But it can be hard to decide if you’re ready for the commitment of being a homeowner or should renew your lease for another year. Here are some signs that you’re prepared to buy a home! 1. You Have Money for a Down Payment to Buy a Home This first step is one of the most challenging obstacles homebuyers face...