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Austin FAQ:  What's It Like to Live in Austin?

Whether you are interested in moving to Austin for business, family, or personal reasons, you are likely to have many of the same questions in mind:

• What's it like to live in Austin?

• How does Austin compare to where I am currently living?

• What is the cost of living like in Austin?

• What is Austin weather like?

• What Austin neighborhood should I live in?

  • Central Austin Neighborhoods

  • Lake Travis Area Neighborhoods

  • Southwest of Austin

  • Northwest of Austin

  • Far Southwest Austin

  • North of Austin

  • Northeast of Austin

  • South of Austin

• What is Austin traffic like?

• Are the schools good in Austin?

• What do people do for fun in Austin?

• What are some good restaurants in Austin? (under construction)

• What are some other cool places I need to check out while I am visiting?

Here at Austin Texas Homes, we want to help you make the smoothest possible transition to Austin. To help you out, we've attempted to answer most of these questions here. However, if you have more questions, you can always reach an Austin Realtor at 1-877-231-9802 (toll free) or at 512-328-8000.  One of us is always available to answer questions about your Austin real estate purchase.

We are hiring agents! 

We are seeking experienced agents to join our office.

About Us: We offer a very laid-back work environment and a nice office in one of the best parts of town (Westlake).  We provide leads from one of Austin's top-rated real estate websites along with computers, unlimited long distance, signs, lockboxes, free color laser printing, large cubicles, business cards, training and support, and more!

About You: You are an licensed agent with home sales experience.  You are friendly, likeable, honest, and looking for a supportive work environment with an experienced broker who wants to help you succeed.  You may work from our office or from your home office.

If you are interested in setting up an interview, please call Jason Crouch at 512-796-7653 or email jason@austintexashomes.com.  We look forward to meeting you soon!

Get the latest Austin news and headlines from our brand-new "Austin News" page.  Includes market analysis, market history, and various cool lists that Austin has made in national publications.  Austin is a truly great place to live and work!  Also, here are some Austin Links to check out.

Have you wondered where most of the Austin homes are being built?  The Austin Business Journal recently released its list of the Top 25 Residential Developments in the Austin area.  Check it out here.

U.S. Home Appreciation Down, Texas UP

According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, the national median price of a home fell on a year-over-year basis in August 2006 by 1.7%.  Contrary to this national trend, the median price of a home in Texas actually increased 4.8% over the same period.  Additionally, sales are down nationally but remain strong in Texas.  Clearly, it's a great time to buy or sell a home here in Austin.

If you are considering buying Austin real estate, we highly recommend getting pre-approved for your mortgage financing as an initial step.

You can fill out our online mortgage application here, or email us with any questions.         

FOR BUYERS:   Remember that buyer's agents in Texas are paid out of the proceeds of the sale, so all of our buyer clients receive our top-notch representation FREE of charge.  We represent buyers for both new AND resale homes.   We have a step-by-step outline of the Austin home buying process here.  You can also view our current listings or search all Austin area homes for sale.

FOR SELLERS:   We work as listing agents throughout most of the Austin area.  We have a page devoted to information specifically for your needs here.  We list and sell properties throughout the ENTIRE Austin area.  If you are thinking about selling your home or ranch and you would like to receive a free, no-obligation market analysis, click here.

FOR EVERYONE:   Check out what a few past clients are saying about the attention and genuine help they received when working with Austin Texas Homes, LLC.  We are proud to say that we are now good friends with many of the families and individuals that we have assisted.

As an additional benefit, we are able to cover the ENTIRE Austin area, including Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto, Cedar Park, Leander, Dripping Springs, Westlake Hills & Eanes ISD, Rollingwood, Buda, Kyle, Manchaca, Manor, Elgin, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Lake Travis, Lake Austin area, and most other outlying areas of the hill country.  We specialize in selling homes, ranches, condos, townhomes, and lots/acreage.

REALTORS & RELATED BUSINESSES: If you are interested in a reciprocal link with our site, please email the information you would like to have included in your link (title, URL, description).  If approved, we will evaluate the link and place it on our site within about 72 hours.  We will send you an email with the link information for our site. 

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to call or email us anytime.  We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

To better assist our buyers and sellers, we are members of the following organizations:

• Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR)
• Texas Association of Realtors (TAR)
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Williamson County Association of Realtors (WCAoR)
• San Marcos Board of Realtors

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