Living the Downtown Life in Austin

It's pretty easy to see that Austin and its surrounding areas are among the most rapidly expanding cities in the US. Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and the small towns surrounding Austin are experiencing major growth. If you're one of the many people who work in downtown Austin, you may have considered moving to one of these towns and commuting to work, but what you may not realize is that downtown Austin is quite livable and offers a distinct sense of community. Here are 5 reasons to love the downtown Austin lifestyle.

Convenience

One of the big myths about living in downtown Austin is that it is a pain to get around. The truth is twofold—first, you don't need to get around as much when everything you want is within a 4 block radius of your…
Feng Shui & Real Estate

The Art of Feng Shui Can Improve Your Well Being, Wealth, and Property Value

Is Austin Feng Shui?

Austin became the capitol of Texas in 1839 and, in 1845, Texas became part of the United States. After 2 elections, Austin retained the title of the State Capital and, throughout the years, has been voted as the one of the most desirable cities to live in. So desirable, in fact, that many high-tech companies open branch offices or even move their entire company to Austin. Is this a coincidence or is this fate? From a Feng Shui viewpoint, this is definitely not a coincidence.

During a recent interview with Real Estate Consultant at Realty Austin and Feng Shui Specialist, Ms. Rosalia Chiu, she gave an overview of Real Estate trends in Austin, and what…
Realty Austin Listings in 2015 Tour of Homes

Realty Austin Exclusive Listings Debut at the 2015 Luxury Home Magazine Tour of Homes

AUSTIN, TX--Realty Austin, an-award winning Austin-based real estate brokerage, announces two exclusive listings will be debuted at the 2015 Luxury Home Magazine Tour of Homes on June 13-14 and June 20-21, 2015. Luxury Home Magazine returns to The Reserve at Lake Travis, a premier lakefront community known for its luxurious custom homes and breathtaking views of Lake Travis where seven local builders will showcase their craftsmanship at this year’s tour. Realty Austin’s #1 agent Todd Grossman was selected as the listing agent of the fine luxury home at 1509 Poco Bueno built by Robert Stephen Homes. The 4,400 square foot contemporary home stretches across 1.4 acres and…
Reasons to Live in Austin, Texas

Austin, TX - As Austin, Texas consistently ranks a top city in the U.S, it's no mystery why residents from all over the country are attracted to the growing job market, affordable housing, and a multitude of lifestyle activities for almost anyone. The capital city continues to grow in the spotlight as major tech companies, such as Tesla and Apple, make plans to expand into and call Austin home. Aside from the abundance of job opportunities, Austin also offers a diverse, friendly spirit and culture with endless things to do. Dig deeper into what makes Austin the perfect relocation spot and best place to live.

Austin Ratings and Ranking

Austin, Texas is consistently voted as the #1 best place to live in the US and one of the fastest-growing cities in…
Experience Austin's Top Home Search Website on RealtyAustin.com

Austin, TX - Are you looking for the most up-to-date and easy-to-use home search website in Austin? You’re in the right place! Explore RealtyAustin.com, Austin’s #1 home search website.

Search for Your Dream Home

To start searching for your dream home, head over to the “Buy” menu at the top of the page.

Here you’ll see a gallery of listings on the left and their mapped location on the right. If you’re familiar with the Austin area, you can get started by using the search bar at the top to look for your preferred city, neighborhood, school district, school, or zip code. After selecting your location, the map will zoom and a list of matching properties will appear. Want to add more locations? Simply head back to the search bar and include another…
Video Tours of Top Austin Neighborhoods

Austin Neighborhood Videos

Explore the sights and sounds of unique Austin neighborhoods with our Austin video tours. Let our expert realtors take you on a tour of Austin's most popular neighborhoods.

List of Neighborhood Videos

  • Cedar Park
  • Central Austin
  • Downtown Austin
  • Dripping Springs
  • East Austin
  • Lake Austin
  • Lake Travis
  • North Austin
  • North Central Austin
  • Northwest Austin
  • Round Rock
  • South Austin
  • Southwest Austin
  • West Austin

Our 2-3 minute Austin video tours allow you to explore top Austin neighborhoods without ever leaving your home. Each Austin video tour covers essential information about each neighborhood including:

  • Location: What is the zip code and major geographical area for this neighborhood?
  • Boundaries:…
All About South Austin Neighborhoods

Travis Heights

Travis Heights is a historic Austin neighborhood located in South Austin. Originally founded in 1912 by Newning, Swisher, and General Stacy, large development of the neighborhood did not begin to expand until the late 1920s. Stacy Park, located along Blunn Creek, was donated by Stacy. The "Big Stacy" spring-fed pool also bears his name, which was built as a WPA project during the Great Depression. Travis Heights was originally built as an exclusive district for the wealthy, but the neighborhood is now a mix of mansions, cozy homes, and hip apartments. As one of the most desirable areas in Austin due to its proximity to South Congress, Downtown Austin, Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, and major freeways, Travis Heights is one of the best…
Selling and Buying a Home Virtually

AUSTIN, TX— In these uncertain times, Realty Austin is leading the way to safer real estate transactions. With updated resources and new tools, we are giving clients peace of mind by limiting social interactions while still meeting their real estate goals! 

With real estate being deemed an essential business, we are taking extreme precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. So much can be done virtually, take a look at our virtual buying and selling services below.

Selling Your Home Virtually

Virtual Consultation

With video conferencing, We can host face-to-face meetings for your initial consultation to show feedback and more. We can utilize the conferencing tool of your choice and set it up! 

Video Showcase

We have the ability to…
What is a Home Appraisal and Why Does It Matter?

Getting an accurate home appraisal will be needed during the transaction process if you are getting a mortgage to buy the home. Lenders want to ensure you are not overpaying the market price, so an appraiser will survey the property and use comparable sales to decide on the fair market value.

In order to find that fair market price, a third-party appraiser will analyze and compare the home to other similar homes in the area. They will also look at the square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, street traffic, and other assets of the home to determine the price.

If a buyer pays for the home with cash, it is more common for them to wave the home appraisal altogether. But most home buyers will normally need a mortgage and will have to pay for…
New Companies and Expansions in Austin

Austin, TX - Austin is booming with new job creation since the downturn of the pandemic in March of 2020. In fact, Austin takes third place in top metro cities for job opportunities and employment levels are trending back to levels before the pandemic hit. Many companies from around the nation, most notably from California, are relocating to the Capital City to escape high taxes and housing prices. View some of the top companies that are expanding and relocating into the Austin-area. 

Amazon 
Type of Operation: Online retailer’s digital product dev.
Jobs Created: 600
Location: Austin 
Type of Action: Expanded 

Amazon 
Type of Operation: Online retailer’s distribution center
Jobs Created: 300
Location: Austin 
Type of Action: Expanded 

Amazon 
Type of…
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