Welcome to Austin   

There are many aspects to research before you start to pack – but we are here to help you through the experience. Not only are we experts in the Central Austin real estate market, we’ve lived in Austin for over 25 years. We love it here, and bet you will too!

Austin was ranked the #1 best place to live in the U.S. for three years straight by U.S. News and World Report in 2017 - 2019, was ranked #3 in 2020, and #5 in 2021.   We’re not surprised.  We’ve got a strong economy, mild weather (if you discount summer), low unemployment rate, great music, beautiful outdoor surroundings, a nice mix of culture, and of course, the University of Texas Longhorn football. 

Check out our essential tips for what you should know when moving to Austin.

We're the live music capital of the world 

You’ll never run out of entertaining things to do in Austin.  From family-friendly activities to a night out on the town with friends, this city has it all. For starters, there are live music performances nearly every single night at some of the most popular clubs and bars.  We weren’t named the “Live Music Capital of the World” for nothing!  You can experience the vibrant sound of the city.  We've put together a Spotify playlist sampling Austin musicians current and past, popular and less known that has a musical option for every taste.  This is the heartbeat of Austin.

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And there are plenty of excellent eating choices

After a day in the sun, stop by one of Austin’s many mouthwatering restaurants. When it comes to food, Austin has no shortage of Texas-style barbecue. Franklin Barbeque and LeRoy & Lewis are the hottest spots for smoked meats and homemade sides. Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly and mac and cheese stuffed quail are must-try menu items. But don’t worry – if barbecue isn’t your style, there are hundreds of eateries to choose from including rooftop bars and food trucks.   Indeed, Austin was ranked one of the top five best foodie cities in the U.S. by WalletHub in 2021.  Check out our personal list of tried and true favorite restaurants or explore our curated list of restaurants with patios for outdoor dining.

Austin also doesn’t skimp out on great annual food events either such as the Austin Ice Cream Festival, Austin Food & Wine Festival and many more.   You can get the scoop on Austin’s restaurant scene from one of our city’s many popular bloggers, including A Taste of Koko, Eater Austin, or Sushi Girl ATX,  to name a few.

And yes, we're cultured too...

Sometimes Texas gets a bad rap.  We actually have an abundance of cultural activities to entertain you.  Look no further than the Blanton Museum of Art, the Long Center for Performing Arts, the Austin Symphony, Ballet Austin, or the LBJ Presidential Library.   Plus, we have a nationally acclaimed public library.  (And tons more we’re probably leaving out…)  Where else can you watch the largest colony of bats fly out from under a bridge or watch cars zip by during Formula One? Austin surely has something for everyone!

School choices abound

For families with children, there are a variety of school choices to help your child achieve their full potential.    The public schools in Austin Independent School District offer assorted programming, like language immersion, International Baccalaureate programs, and more.  Charter schools and private schools throughout the city offer additional choices. We can guide you through the process of figuring out which neighborhood aligns with your family priorities.

Plus, Austin is big business

Our local economy continues to be a big attraction.  But don’t take our word for it; the rankings speak for themselves.  

In 2020 alone, the Milken Institute ranked Austin as the third best performing economy of large cities in the U.S.  Likewise, in 2018 Glassdoor ranked Austin as one of the top ten destinations for job movers.  In 2020 Inc. Magazine ranked Austin as the number one city to start a business in the U.S., and Pods ranked Austin in the top five best cities to start a business in 2022.