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Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:07 pm to thegreatboudini
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how much money you got?
Budget is $750K-$1M. But seems like that's not enough these days in Austin from seeing the responses here?
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:19 pm to euphemus
do a zillow search - you will find plenty of 3/2 houses in that range. Now I'm not saying ay will be attractive, but plenty in that range.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:22 pm to euphemus
It's more about to combination of you want new construction and be 30 minutes from 7th.
That's not easy. Where I am there is basically 0 new construction, and I'm 25 min north of 7th at 5:30am when I occasionally go into downtown.
You're going to have to get further out for new construction (Liberty hill, Leander, Bee Caves), deal with an older home, or adjust expectations.
Also, seriously, don't move here and vote democrat. Stay in California if you have the mentality that government is good.
That's not easy. Where I am there is basically 0 new construction, and I'm 25 min north of 7th at 5:30am when I occasionally go into downtown.
You're going to have to get further out for new construction (Liberty hill, Leander, Bee Caves), deal with an older home, or adjust expectations.
Also, seriously, don't move here and vote democrat. Stay in California if you have the mentality that government is good.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:32 pm to euphemus
It isn’t enough if you want to live in a quality school district. Sadly. Or to be anywhere near the lakes or green belt, much less downtown. Unless you qualify for low income housing.
I’ve been here my whole life. 20 years ago it was a reasonable place to move to and you could actually get around town within 20 minutes and avoid any lines to restaurants, bars, and entertainment. Now it’s overcrowded, extremely expensive, and has lost its soul. It’s a gross hybrid of Dallas and Los Angeles.
My wife and I are looking elsewhere at this point.
Other than that it’s lovely
I’ve been here my whole life. 20 years ago it was a reasonable place to move to and you could actually get around town within 20 minutes and avoid any lines to restaurants, bars, and entertainment. Now it’s overcrowded, extremely expensive, and has lost its soul. It’s a gross hybrid of Dallas and Los Angeles.
My wife and I are looking elsewhere at this point.
Other than that it’s lovely
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:33 pm to euphemus
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Now tell me about Brushy Creek, baw! How far is it from Round Rock and Cedear Park? Do these 3 cities kind of blend in?
Cedar Park runs north and into Leaner…Round Rock spreads east toward Pflugferville
None of these or Steiner get you 30 minutes from downtown with normal traffic
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:34 pm to euphemus
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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?
This post was edited on 7/8/22 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:36 pm to euphemus
Austin stopped being cool 10 years ago, no idea why anyone would move there unless they’re making bank from Apple or something.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:36 pm to thegreatboudini
quote:what up baw, just bought a house in brushy creek last year. We need to have an austin TD party.
thegreatboudini
To the OP, +1 on the politics, don't forget why you're leaving california when it comes election time.
If I were you, don't bother with new construction. You can find a house with good bones w/i 30 minutes of downtown, and have plenty of cash leftover to take parts of it down to the studs if you need to.
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Now tell me about Brushy Creek, baw! How far is it from Round Rock and Cedear Park? Do these 3 cities kind of blend in?
Round rock is a bit more its own city. It has a pretty cool little downtown area that has that texas small town vibe, which I actually really love. Same with georgetown. Brushy creek and cedar park are more like suburb areas more than separate cities.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:40 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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Austin stopped being cool 10 years ago, no idea why anyone would move there unless they’re making bank from Apple or something.
good schools good house equity good job opportunities beautiful lake to boat on
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:40 pm to euphemus
I live in Liberty Hill/Leander (hwy 29). It’s Hilly and quite beautiful but becoming expensive as hell.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:43 pm to euphemus
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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?
Prepare to get raped. You're going to suffer coming from more moderate weat5
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What about pollen allergy?
Bend over. Cedar trees can rot in hell.
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What are some good areas to buy a new construction home (would like to be able to pick the lot,
Buy some lube. Dripping and Wimberley are nice but your drive will suck.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:51 pm to euphemus
Who would want to move to Austin? Ugh! Actual cesspool. No thanks. I’m good where I’m at.
- Geoff, 54, Zachary
- Geoff, 54, Zachary
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:52 pm to euphemus
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how long did it take for you to get used to the heat?
Never
Came back from Baghdad after 15 months and still thought Central Texas was the hottest place I ever lived.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 5:09 pm to Eighteen
Even if you like your cities soulless there’s plenty that are better and cheaper with much less traffic, homelessness, and general douchebaggery.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 5:12 pm to euphemus
Kerrville, bandera, fredericksburg, llano, etc
A lot of good hill country options, especially if you work remotely
A lot of good hill country options, especially if you work remotely
Posted on 7/8/22 at 5:30 pm to euphemus
Me, 1.5 yrs ago.
I am from South Louisiana. I am used to the heat. No humidity by comparison.
The allergies can be real, but do not impact everyone. They are allergies. It is the Juniper Pollen that gets people.
The housing bubble has slightly popped recently. Housing prices are leveling or decreasing.
30 mins with traffic does not get you very far out of the city.
I am from South Louisiana. I am used to the heat. No humidity by comparison.
The allergies can be real, but do not impact everyone. They are allergies. It is the Juniper Pollen that gets people.
The housing bubble has slightly popped recently. Housing prices are leveling or decreasing.
30 mins with traffic does not get you very far out of the city.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 5:32 pm to euphemus
Wife (no pics) and I are closing on our place on the 18th. Moving from Dallas
Posted on 7/8/22 at 6:03 pm to SUB
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This is the worst its been since like 2009-2010 ish.
My truck had it at 110 driving home from HEB a little while ago.
fricking nuts.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 6:41 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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Austin stopped being cool 10 years ago, no idea why anyone would move there unless they’re making bank from Apple or something.
Yeah Austin sucks lol, but it’s still better than a lot of other cities.
This post was edited on 7/8/22 at 6:43 pm
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