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Does Austin, Texas Get Tornadoes? What Homebuyers and Residents Should Know

Yes, Austin can get tornadoes, but the risk usually shows up as an occasional part of the broader Central Texas severe-weather pattern rather than a constant threat. Austin isn’t in the same “high-frequency” tornado corridor that many people picture when they think of...

Why East Austin’s Next Phase May Be More Entrepreneurial Than Residential

For years, East Austin has been one of the most talked-about real estate stories in the city. Depending on who you ask, that story has usually centered on residential growth, neighborhood change, rising land values, restaurant openings, creative culture, or the steady...

Austin Golf Course Homes for Executives: Privacy, Networking, and Commutes

Why Austin Golf Course Homes Fit the Executive Lifestyle Austin golf course homes give executives something rare: privacy, access, and calm in one place. You get a quiet base between flights, meetings, and late-night calls, while still being close to the people and...
Meta’s Solar Investment in Austin: Big Tech, Clean Energy, and Real Estate Growth

Meta’s Solar Investment in Austin: Big Tech, Clean Energy, and Real Estate Growth

Meta’s newest clean-energy data center in Bastrop County is more than a tech investment — it’s a signal of Austin’s long-term growth. With 100% solar power, $26 million in economic activity, and 300 new jobs, this project ties big tech and clean energy together in Central Texas. See how these shifts could shape Austin’s real estate market and why staying informed gives you the edge.

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Q1 2025 Austin Housing Market Update

Q1 2025 Austin Housing Market Update

Q1 saw stabilizing market activity early, but finishing muddy and slow due to Buyers pausing in reaction to tariff and stock market concerns. Jan and Feb started extremely well outpacing 2024’s start and sending clear signals that market had indeed bottomed in Q4 2024.

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Is Austin Dying?

Is Austin Dying?

Let’s be honest: the Austin of today isn’t the Austin of five years ago. The headlines paint a grim picture—slowed job growth, cooling in-migration, a housing market that’s lost its turbo engine. It’s easy to get swept up in the “Austin is over” narrative.

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Austin Neighborhood Spotlights

Your Guide to the Best Neighborhoods in Austin

St. Edwards

St. Edwards

Don’t let the proximity to the university fool you. Artists and ambitious young professionals are calling this neighborhood home. Most describe it as ‘homey’ and ‘neighborly’ and best of all, ‘quirky’. When outsiders think about Austin and ‘keeping it weird’ this neighborhood comes to mind.

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Old Enfield

Old Enfield

Old Enfield, the oldest neighborhood located in Old West Austin Historic District, is a historic neighborhood with elegant homes, top performing schools, and a central location. Residents here have easy access to shopping, entertainment, amenities, and more.

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Gracywoods

Gracywoods

Gracywoods is a charming, “small-town-feel” neighborhood attracting a lot of attention due to The Domain with it’s 5 star shopping and high class dining, resurgent Burnet Road and even a brewery movement happening close-by.

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Highland Park West

Highland Park West

Running along Mopac and Ranch Road 2222, Highland Park West neighborhood is upscale, with most homes currently running for about 650,000+. The neighborhood is accentuated, like many communities in North Central Austin, by lush, well maintained greenery lining the streets. Highland Park West is a treat for the senses in many ways, from the diverse homes, ranging from ranch, restored mid-century and modern styles, to the excellent park space it boasts through Perry Park and Bright Leave Preserve, and the variety of high-quality food options available to its residents.

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Westgate

Westgate

Westgate Developed in the fifties & sixties, this sweet semi-urban community is located 5 miles from downtown Austin, tucked between MoPac and Highway 71.

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South Congress Revisited

South Congress Revisited

Some Austin neighborhoods are so iconic, so representative of the unique feel of our city, that they deserve a second look. The South Congress neighborhood is home to Austinites who want a high-status address with walkable options for food, fun, and shopping.

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Wooten

Wooten

Wooten Wooten is bounded by Burnet Road, Anderson Lane, and Research BLVD (aka hwy 183).

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St. Johns

St. Johns

Located in northeast Austin at the intersections to Hwy. 290 and 183 and I-35, and a quick 10 minute drive to downtown Austin, the St. Johns neighborhood is one of the most affordable areas of the city. St. Johns is an older, ethnic community that resembles what Austin’s East side of years past, as they began experiencing an elevated neighborhood spirit and eventually became our once hidden jewel.

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Hancock

Hancock

Situated in North Central Austin, and bordering the University of Texas campus, Hancock is a neighborhood that has some great conveniences. Striking the perfect balance between big city living and sleepy and quiet comfort.

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