AUSTIN, TX – Austin boasts a variety of luxury homes and communities all across town. From waterfront homes to stylish downtown condos, check out which luxury features buyers are looking for in their high-end homes. Explore all Austin and surrounding area luxury homes for sale at realtyaustin.com.

Waterfront 

Waterfront homes provide spectacular views and a relaxing oasis, and recreational fun for luxury home buyers. Austin is riddled with waterfront homes. Enjoy views Downtown, Lady Bird Lake/Lake Austin, or up in Westlake's rolling hills.

Home Gym

No more waiting for your favorite exercise machines to free up. Home gyms provide the luxury of working out in the comforts of your own home. Find luxury homes in Austin with designated gym space. 

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Lakeway

Situated just 20 minutes west of downtown, Lakeway offers convenient access to desired locations including the hill country, North Austin, and Dripping Springs. Once a haven for retirees, Lakeway has drastically changed over the last twenty years resulting in an influx of families raising their children in the Lake Travis Independent School District. Lake Travis ISD is ranked as an Exemplary District and is very well known for its State Titles, Football Titles, and national acclaim in arts, music and dance. The district is consistently recognized for having some of the most innovative campuses in the country. Homes in this area range from the traditional ranch style homes built in the 70s and 80s, to Texas Hill Country homes of the 90s, to…

Realty Austin represents more buyers than any other Austin real estate brokerage. Our diverse group of agents successfully represents over 6,000 buyers a year. We asked our agents for their top 10 tips to win your dream home in a multiple offer situation.

1. Get Pre-Approved by a Reputable Local Lender
You will most likely be competing against cash offers, so you’ll need to have a Pre-Approval Letter from a trusted local lender. Realty Austin agents have great relationships with top local lenders that are trusted by listing agents to get the job done. 

2. Waive your Loan Approval Contingency
Sellers usually accept offers that have the fewest opportunities for the buyer to back out. If you are fully approved by a reputable lender, you can safely waive…

Austin, TX - Ready to buy a home in the Austin-area? Understanding what you are looking for in a home before you begin the search gives you a leg up when entering Austin’s hot housing market. There are many variables to consider when purchasing a home that is just right for your situation. Between budget, location, and the all-important must-haves, planning out your wish list will give you the ability to act quickly as soon as you see your dream home hit the mark. After reading our guide, you will be prepared to begin your home search.

Know Your Price Range

Knowing your price range is a vital part of beginning your home search. Have confidence in your ability to win an offer by getting pre-approved by a home lender. It’s recommended you have a…

The chart below shows historical mortgage rates for 30 year fixed, 15 year fixed and 5 year ARM. If you're interested in getting a quote from a reputable and dependable lender with competitive rates, please let us know. Thinking of making a move? Visit RealtyAustin.com to view homes for sale and explore options for selling your home.

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Making the move from renter to homeowner is a milestone in every persons life ranked somewhere between graduation and finding your true love. While the popularity of Austin continues to swell among millennials, the rental market is tightening for everyone. As the saying goes, "nothing worth having is easy" and our agents at Realty Austin appreciate what it takes for first time home buyers to succeed. Together with the knowledge from our seasoned agents, we have compiled the following proven strategies to make the dream of buying your first home a reality.

Based on the success shared by our agents, first time home buyers in Austin who take the following pieces of advice as fact, and not opinion, can benefit from avoiding costly mistakes competing for…

A look at recently announced real estate projects and company headquarters coming to Austin including downtown Austin apartments, hotels, IT and tech company headquarters, and more.

As the Central Texas market continues to attract the best and most innovative companies from every sector of the economy, we’ve rounded up this year’s major real estate and development projects under construction or announced to take place in the greater Austin area and beyond.  

Major Construction Projects and Headquarters Coming to Austin:

• 66-story 6 X Guadalupe- Downtown
• Google Leasing 35 Story Tower Block 185- Downtown
• Tower 5C Moves Step Closer To Starting Line- Downtown
• 405 Colorado Tower- Downtown
• Third & Brazos Tower- Downtown
• Indeed Tower Block 71-…

AUSTIN, TX - Austin has a variety of condos for sale, from high-end luxury condos with stunning views, to affordable condos in trendy growing communities. Check out our list of Top Austin Condos and explore all Austin- area condo listings for sale at realtyaustin.com.

1010 West 10

1010 West 10 is a contemporary condominium building located at 1010 West 10th Street in Central Austin. 1010 West 10 are modern residences that offer elegant living less than a mile west of the Texas State Capitol in the Clarksville community.
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360 Condos

If you're a buyer looking for a condominium in Downtown Austin, you might do well to look upward. 360 Condos, located between 3rd and 4th Streets, is a 44-story highrise in the city's Market…