If you're relocating to Austin Texas, here is a little of what our area has to offer!
Why do we market Real Estate Online? Convenience, for one! People want information about places they are relocating to, and they need to make preparations well in advance. Schools, utilities, crime reports, jobs, shopping. Life is a little more complicated these days.
According to the National Association of Realtors research, 76% of all buyers start their search for homes on the internet. They can look for school information, research neighborhoods, subdivisions, and fun outdoor activities in a given city. We understand that people want a resource where they can find what they are looking for, and ask questions ahead of time. We provide as much of this as possible right here!
We have found that what is really important to buyers and sellers nationwide, is access to information. They all want basic information – and lots of it – before they call a Realtor. They want to do their own research in order to make a more informed decision. We provide that information on this site.
The days of pagers, newspapers, and even telephones are changing. The world’s library is now the Internet. We start our service Online so you can get a jump on your next move.
If you’re relocating to Austin, or just moving across town, this is where you can find almost anything you need to make that move as stress free as possible.
Weather Info
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx/html/cli/ausnorm.htm - Austin Climate
www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057 - Local Weather
Area Info & Links
www.austin360.com - Area info
www.ci.austin.tx.us/newairport - Austin Bergstrom International Airport
www.austinkids.org - Austin Children's Museum
www.pbs.org/klru/austin - Austin City Limits
www.AustinLyricOpera.org - Austin Lyric Opera
www.austintennis.org - Austin Tennis
www.balletaustin.org - Ballet Austin
www.lakeaustin.com - Barton Creek Spa and Resort
www.utpac.org - Performing Arts Center
www.austin.citysearch.com - Quick Facts about Austin
www.texashillsvineyard.com - Texas Hills Vineyard
www.winesocietyoftexas.org - The Wine Society of Texas
www.vtrc.com - Vanishing Texas River Cruises
Shopping
The Arboretum at Great Hills (at Loop 360 and Hwy183) offers great shopping in a beautiful environment!
Lakeline Mall is a huge regional mal located at the corner of RR 620 and Hwy 183 in Cedar Park.
Barton Creek Mall is located in the Westlake area, near the intersection of Mopac (Loop 1) and Loop 360. It offers a large selection of specialty and major stores.
San Marcos Outlet Mall, & Tanger Outlet - Two outlet centers in San Marcos,
just 30 minutes south of Austin on IH 35, offer brand name selection and good prices.
Fredericksburg, Texas A trip to offers a unique shopping experience with quaint shops filled with antiques, gifts, food, Texana and more.
The Arts
Austin Symphony Orchestra performs a variety of classical, pops and special concerts, plus many free concerts throughout the year for the community.
Austin Lyric Opera offers wonderful performances and provides musical training for children.
Ballet Austin enriches the community through excellent and innovative dance.
Zachary Scott Theatre (Central Texas' oldest professional theater) offers innovative performances throughout the year.
The Performing Arts Center at The University of Texas adds to the cultural life of Austin.
LBJ Presidential Library and Museum - Learn about President Johnson and this eventful period in our nation's history.
Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History - A joint effort of the University of Texas and the State, this museum preserves the historic treasures of Texas.
Historic Home of O. Henry - This Queen Ann style cottage has been restored and contains memoirs from the life of O. Henry, the master of the short story.
Bremond Block of historical homes - Start at the corner of Guadalupe and 8th Street, and take a walking tour of this historic area.
Elisabet Ney Museum - Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, this is the home of sculptress, Elisabet Ney. Her home has stood as a public artistic center since 1911.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden - This collection of work by sculptor, Charles Umlauf, displayed outdoors in a native garden, is dedicated "to providing experiences that encourage the understanding and appreciation of American sculpture."
The Austin Museum of Art Downtown - Exhibitions of modern and contemporary art from around the world. Located at 823 Congress Avenue.
The Austin Museum of Art Laguna Gloria - Located in the historic Driscoll House in a beautiful lakeside setting at 809 W. 35th Street.
Sports
UTSports
Ice Bats Austin's own pro hockey team.
Round Rock Express is a minor league baseball team, owned by the Nolan Ryan family.
Texas Outside, website provides information on camping, hiking, fishing, golfing and other activities. Water sports are popular. In the city, Town Lake flows into Lake Austin. A few miles northwest is Lake Travis, approximately 60 miles long. Other lakes in the chain are Lake Marble Falls, Lake LBJ, Inks Lake and Lake Buchannan. Dams along the Colorado River have created this series of lakes.
Universities and Colleges
www.utexas.edu - University of Texas at Austin
www.asd.com ASD (American School Directory), browse through all our nations schools.
www.concordia.edu - Concordia University
www.htc.edu - Huston - Tillotson Collage
www.txstate.edu - Texas State University
www.stedwards.edu - St. Edward's University
Kid Stuff & Grownups too!
Austin Children's Museum, Visit the museum and experience learning through the power of play. Located at: 201 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-2499.
Wildflower Center, See the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country and enjoy the architecture of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, devoted to Texas native plants and wildflowers. (292-4100) Located at 4801 La Crosse.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Relive the pages of Texas history. Interactive exhibits, artifacts, an IMAX Theatre and the multi-sensory theatre bring the myth, legend and fact of the Lone Star State together under one roof. (936-8746)
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