Austin Real Estate Blog http://www.realtyaustin.com/blog/listings/ Learn about Austin real estate, latest news and events around Austin. http://www.realtyaustin.com/blog/find-your-sxsw-dreamhome-explore-austin-homes-with-recording-studios.html http://www.realtyaustin.com/blog/find-your-sxsw-dreamhome-explore-austin-homes-with-recording-studios.html realtor@realtyaustin.com (Realty Austin) Find your SXSW Dreamhome - Explore Austin Homes with Recording Studios austin-home-with-recording-studioOne week out of the year, Austin becomes a metropolis - streets are full of people, food vendors stay open late and there's always something to do 24/7. University students are out for Spring Break which eases traffic congestion somewhat, but Downtown Austin buzzes with festival goers, street vendors, and blockades set up for networking parties. The weather is yet to be determined, but nothing deters the crowds from coming because no matter what, everyone is happy. Happy to be on vacation, happy to be around like-minded peers and happy to just be in Austin. Who would ever want to leave?Many visitors coming to SXSW are musicians, artists and filmmakers who fall in love with the city and vow to move to Austin by next year. Lucky for them, several Austin homes have recording studios, media rooms and theatre rooms to suit their needs. Are you looking for a home in Austin with a recording studio? Check out these Austin homes with recording studios in Austin, TX. Homes with recording studios serve a dual purpose - you get to live where you work and work where you live. Homeowners with recording studios enjoy the freedom of recording in the studio whenever they want and renting it out to other artists when they aren't using it. These unique properties are located in all areas of Austin and range from high-end luxury homes to modest priced homes. There's something for everyone. With so many reasons to live in Austin, why would you leave? All you need is right here.If you're interested in staying around after SXSW and need a home with a recording studio, let us help you make the move to Austin. We have the resources to help you find your SXSW Dreamhome with a recording studio. Contact one of our Austin Real Estate Specialists to find out more about homes with recording studios in Austin and see how you can live and work in Austin after SXSW.

Photo above was taken at a home with a recording studio in Southwest Austin. See all photos of this home here.

]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:13:01 -0600 http://www.realtyaustin.com/blog/the-popularity-of-green-homes-in-austin.html http://www.realtyaustin.com/blog/the-popularity-of-green-homes-in-austin.html realtor@realtyaustin.com (Realty Austin) The Popularity of Green Homes in Austin Austinites are proud recyclers. With slogans like "Don't Mess with Texas" and "Keep Austin Beautiful," it's hard not to see why. Most of those who live in Austin live here for the outdoors and willingly work hard to keep it beautiful. Recycling is one way to promote green living, but Austin homeowners are also investing in green homes.Green homes have become a hot item on the Austin real estate market and there's enough signs to see why. While they usually come with a higher listing price, green homes promote sustainable living and actually help reduce costs in the long-run. Whether it's saving costs with water or energy efficient systems, or building homes from recycled materials, green homes stand out in Austin as a more desirable choice. Because the demand is there, Austin homebuilders continue to build green homes certified by the internationally accepted rating system, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). View all of the LEED-certified homes in Austin or contact us to find out more about GREEN homes in Austin.

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