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 […]
Living in North Austin: A Neighborhood Guide
North Austin isn’t just suburbia – though it may seem that way at a glance if you’re coming from Central Austin or South Austin – it’s its own unique mix of new homes, apartments, renovations, and developments. It’s a beautiful melting pot of cultures tucked away in an auntie’s taco truck, a mother’s pho shop, […]
The Ultimate Austin Texas Domain Apartment Guide
We’ve toured hundreds of apartments, and helped tons of people find places to live. We’ve seen a lot, and our clients tell us a lot. This is a totally different perspective than one you’ll get from Google or Yelp. But we do have our limitations. We haven’t lived at every apartment complex (because that would […]
Neighborhood Guide to Living in The Domain Austin
The Domain is in a sense a downtown away from the hecticness and rampant traffic of the actual downtown of Austin. It boasts a lovely environment and an array of activities and comforts for almost everyone. This was once an up and coming idea that at first really took off as a mall. However, as […]
18 Things to Know When Moving from San Francisco to Austin
The horse has long been beaten dead on the Californians moving to Texas joke. Blah blah blah so expensive! And the taxes! Avocado toast! Booooooring. I’ll skip that part. I’ll get straight to the point. Here’s what to expect when moving from San Francisco to Austin! 1) Austin Is Cheaper No S#$& Alex! Everything is […]
How to find a roommate in Austin
One of the most common questions I get from clients is about finding roommates. While this isn’t a roommate finding service, I have done it enough times myself to know how to do it well. So I’ll be sharing with you everything I know. A good roommate can totally change your experience of Austin. It unlocks […]