Ultimate Southwest Austin Apartment Guide

I remember my first reaction when visiting Southwest Austin. I was totally shocked, and I had no idea this side of Austin existed. Tucked into the rolling hills of the Austin countryside is an incredibly wide selection of high-end modern apartments. Many have been built in the last decade, and easily compete with the best […]

Ben’s Story of Moving from Los Angeles to Austin Part 2

I moved to Austin from LA just over two years ago. It was a big decision Part 1 and one that I’d happily make again. I’ve fallen in love with Austin and while there are certainly things I miss about Los Angeles, I haven’t really looked back. That said, there is a learning curve when […]

Ben’s Story of Moving from Los Angeles to Austin Part 1

I spent my entire life in Los Angeles, but I decided a few years ago that it was time to move to Austin.  But what led to this decision after 35 years in the city of angels? What was life like before leaving? How did I come to the decision and what experiences did I […]

Eleven by Windsor Apartment Review

Thinking about renting an apartment at the Eleven by Windsor in Austin? I wrote up this guide to help you out.  But first a little about me: I’m an apartment locator who has worked with hundreds of clients and apartment buildings throughout Austin. I mostly work with apartments in East Austin and Downtown Austin. This […]

Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Austin

Probably the most common request from my clients when moving to Austin is to live in a walkable neighborhood.  Because of course, walking outside of your home to go to that local coffee shop or taco stand or dive bar is critical for having a quality life.   But then the reality of Austin (and […]

Downtown Austin Highrise Apartments With Great Views

Austin, Texas has plenty to offer from the green parks, paddlers on Lady Bird Lake, to the artistic graffiti that’s painted in all nooks and crannies of the city. It’s always a fun day traveling around to see all the sites from the State Capitol to taking a stroll down the historic Rainey Street. But […]