Best Hikes in Westlake Austin: The Trails Eanes Locals Actually Walk
Best Hikes in Westlake Austin: The Trails Eanes Locals Actually Walk Every Tuesday morning at 9 AM, Albina and I meet at the Hill of Life. And we hike. No conference room. No agenda. No PowerPoint. Just people, dogs, trees, conversation and one very legitimate hill. It started as a simple way to get outside […]
Best Interior Design & Furniture Stores in Austin: A Westlake Designer’s Guide
Best Austin Interior Design Shops When You Live in Westlake I have a problem. I can almost never walk into a design shop and simply: Look. I’m moving things around in my head. That chair with a different table. That lamp in a client’s house. That weird little sculpture on a bookshelf. That textile at […]
Cost of Living in Westlake Austin: A Former CPA Explains the Real Numbers
What Does It Really Cost to Live in Westlake Austin? A Former CPA Breaks Down the Numbers When buyers ask me: “Can we afford to live in Westlake?” My former CPA brain immediately wants to ask: “What do you mean by afford?” Because buying the house is only one number. Owning it is another. I […]
Buying Land in Eanes ISD: What to Know Before Building in Westlake Austin
Buying Land in Eanes ISD: What to Know Before Building in Westlake Austin You’ve found it. A beautiful lot in Westlake Austin. Mature trees. Hill Country views. Maybe even a glimpse of Lake Austin. And immediately you start imagining: The house. The pool. The guest house. The outdoor kitchen. The giant windows. The courtyard. The […]
Eanes ISD Schools & Neighborhoods: Where Should You Live?
Where Should You Live in Eanes ISD? A Neighborhood Guide to Every Eanes School If you’re moving to Westlake Austin for Eanes ISD, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is: Which neighborhood should we live in? But there’s a second question that often comes immediately after: Which Eanes school will my child attend […]
Westlake vs. West Lake Hills vs. Rollingwood: What’s the Difference?
Westlake vs. West Lake Hills vs. Rollingwood: What’s the Difference? If you’re moving to Austin and searching for a home in Westlake, you’re about to discover something confusing. Westlake isn’t actually one place. You may see listings described as: Westlake. West Lake Hills. Rollingwood. Eanes. Eanes ISD. West Austin. And sometimes people use those terms […]
What Can $1.5M, $2M, $3M or $5M Buy in Westlake Austin?
How Much House Can You Get for $1.5M, $2M, $3M or $5M in Westlake Austin? If you’re moving to Austin and considering Westlake or Eanes ISD, one of the most useful questions you can ask isn’t: “What is the average home price in Westlake?” It’s: “What can my actual budget buy?” Because the Westlake market […]
Westlake Austin vs. Bee Cave: Which Is Better for Families?
Westlake Austin vs. Bee Cave: Which Is Better for Your Family? If you’re moving to West Austin, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually find yourself comparing: Westlake vs. Bee Cave. On a map, they don’t look that far apart. Both offer beautiful Hill Country surroundings. Both attract families. Both have luxury homes. Both provide access […]
How Much Cash Do I Really Need to Buy a Luxury Home in Austin?
How Much Cash Do I Really Need to Buy a Luxury Home in Austin? If you’re planning to buy a luxury home in Austin, you may already know what price range you’re comfortable with. But there’s another question we think is just as important: How much cash should you actually have available to make the […]
How Much Are Property Taxes on a $2 Million, $3 Million or $5 Million Home in Westlake Austin?
How Much Are Property Taxes on a $2 Million, $3 Million or $5 Million Home in Westlake Austin? If you’re considering buying a $2 million, $3 million or $5 million home in Westlake Austin, there’s one number you need to understand before deciding what you can comfortably afford: The property tax bill. For buyers moving […]