Moving to Austin? Start Here.
Coming from another state or another country? I'll help you choose the right part of town and buy with confidence, even before you land.
¿Te mudas a Austin? Te ayudo en español, desde donde estés.
Know before you move
City vs. suburbs at a glance
Every family's "right area" is different. Here's a starting map; on our call we'll narrow it down together.
| Area | Where | What it's like |
|---|---|---|
| Central Austin | Downtown, East & South Austin | Walkable, live music and restaurants, shorter commutes downtown. Older homes, condos and townhomes. |
| Round Rock & Pflugerville | North, 20-30 min | Established suburbs near big tech employers, with parks and a wide range of homes. |
| Cedar Park & Leander | Northwest | Newer neighborhoods at the edge of the Hill Country, plus commuter rail from Leander. |
| Georgetown, Hutto & Taylor | Far north, 30-45 min | Fast-growing towns with lots of new construction and historic town squares. |
| Manor & Del Valle | East, near the airport | Newer and often more affordable homes close to major east-side employers. |
| Buda, Kyle & San Marcos | South on I-35, 20-45 min | Many new-build communities, small-town downtowns and Texas State University. |
| Dripping Springs, Bee Cave & Lakeway | West, Hill Country | Larger lots, lake and Hill Country views, a quieter pace. |
Drive times are approximate and change with traffic. For schools, check ratings and boundaries with each district and the Texas Education Agency.
How buying works from out of state
- Free relocation call. Your timeline, budget, work location and must-haves.
- Pre-approval with a Texas lender who knows local programs and down payment assistance.
- Virtual tours by FaceTime or Zoom, so you only fly in for the finalists.
- One scouting trip to see your top homes and neighborhoods.
- Offer and option period: I'll walk you through every line of the Texas contract.
- Close from anywhere with remote signing or a mobile notary, so your keys can be waiting for you.
Military family on a PCS move? VA loans can mean $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance. Tell me your report date and we'll plan backward from it.
Let's find your place in Austin
Tell me where you're moving from and when. I'll send you a short list of areas and homes that fit.
Dime de dónde vienes y cuándo, y te mando opciones que te queden.