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Any recent Austin, TX transplants here?
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:29 pm
Seriously considering moving there with the family. If you are coming from a part of the country with moderate weather, how long did it take for you to get used to the heat? Do you ever get used to it? What about pollen allergy? Is it really as bad as folks make it out to be?
What are some good areas to buy a new construction home (would like to be able to pick the lot, kitchen cabinets, counter tops, flooring etc. so not a home that is already built) with good public schools that is ~30 minute drive from downtown?
What are some good areas to buy a new construction home (would like to be able to pick the lot, kitchen cabinets, counter tops, flooring etc. so not a home that is already built) with good public schools that is ~30 minute drive from downtown?
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Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:30 pm to euphemus
What part of the country are you moving from? Austin has gotten expensive as shite, especially for a family.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:30 pm to euphemus
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heat
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pollen
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new construction
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30 minute drive from downtown
Oh my sweet summer child
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:31 pm to euphemus
Coming from Cali?
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:31 pm to euphemus
quote:what's your budget?
What are some good areas to buy a new construction home (would like to be able to pick the lot, kitchen cabinets, counter tops, flooring etc. so not a home that is already built) with good public schools that is ~30 minute drive from downtown?
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:31 pm to euphemus
DONT MOVE TO AUSTIN!
Also yes the pollen is pretty bad and this is coming from someone from Nashville.
Also yes the pollen is pretty bad and this is coming from someone from Nashville.
This post was edited on 7/8/22 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:31 pm to 0x15E
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Coming from Cali?
Yes, sir.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:32 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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what's your budget?
$750K-$1M, but would really prefer to stay on the lower end of that budget range.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:34 pm to euphemus
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Yes, sir.
Stay in Cali please
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:34 pm to euphemus
That should buy a nice 2,200 sq ft garage-in-the-front house.
Now if you live further out, that’s a different story
Now if you live further out, that’s a different story
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:34 pm to euphemus
The heat sucks worse than south LA. But it’s easy to find stuff to do and stay cool during those months.
30 minutes without traffic? Look at Buda. Maybe Cedar Park or Georgetown.
That commute is much longer with traffic.
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What are some good areas to buy a new construction home (would like to be able to pick the lot, kitchen cabinets, counter tops, flooring etc. so not a home that is already built) with good public schools that is ~30 minute drive from downtown?
30 minutes without traffic? Look at Buda. Maybe Cedar Park or Georgetown.
That commute is much longer with traffic.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:35 pm to euphemus
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Austin, TX transplants
I think it's called transgender, not transplants.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:36 pm to euphemus
Don’t move to Texas if you’re worried about heat. you sound soft
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:37 pm to SUB
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Look at Buda. Maybe Cedar Park or Georgetown.
Thanks! Any thoughts on Brushy Creek, Steiner Ranch, or Dripping Springs?
From what I understand, West and North West Austin are hilly and nicer geographyically. And the further south, south west you go, its flat and boring. Is that true? I guess Dripping Springs falls into that category?
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:37 pm to euphemus
If there's not enough pollen for you, mold and cedar will get the job done.
Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville and Round Rock up north.
Dripping Springs is nice and has more room than the others but it's a solid drive down south.
Westlake, Lakeway and Steiner Ranch out west are nice.
Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville and Round Rock up north.
Dripping Springs is nice and has more room than the others but it's a solid drive down south.
Westlake, Lakeway and Steiner Ranch out west are nice.
This post was edited on 7/8/22 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:38 pm to euphemus
For that price range, you are looking at a 1500-1800 sq ft house if already built in central Austin. You may be hard pressed to find a place to build a house though, if you want to be close to downtown. Developers are snatching up every tear down house quick so they can build 2-4 units on one lot.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:43 pm to euphemus
Please stay in Cali if you don’t have conservative values. We have already imported enough dumbasses from Cali.
And good luck on anything nice for less than a million with your requirements.
And good luck on anything nice for less than a million with your requirements.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:43 pm to euphemus
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Thanks! Any thoughts on Brushy Creek, Steiner Ranch, or Dripping Springs?
You may be able to find a lot in Steiner Ranch. It’s very hilly and close to lake Travis, but not many trees. Many cookie cutter homes.
Dripping springs is beautiful but you are looking at a hefty commute with traffic.
I can’t speak to brushy creek.
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From what I understand, West and North West Austin are hilly and nicer geographyically. And the further south, south west you go, its flat and boring. Is that true? I guess Dripping Springs falls into that category?
Not really. Here is a decent map that shows where the hill country area is. Some areas are much more hilly than others.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:45 pm to euphemus
Bee Cave is in a pretty area
Posted on 7/8/22 at 2:48 pm to euphemus
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how long did it take for you to get used to the heat? D
The heat isnt usually this bad for an extended period. The recent artic blast is something of an anomoly as well. We've been here almost 15 years, and I still really haven't adjusted to the lack of rainfall that I was used to in LA & TN. It's definitely not as green here.
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