Corporate Relocations to Austin Surge — What It Means for the Local Real Estate Market

Austin Ranks #2 for HQ Relocations — What It Means for Real Estate, Jobs & Growth

Between 2018 and 2024, 81 companies chose Austin as their new home base. Here’s how that’s shaping the housing market—and why it matters if you’re thinking of making a move.

The Numbers: Texas Leads the Way

According to a new report from Visual Capitalist and CBRE, Texas dominates when it comes to corporate relocations. Austin landed 81 new headquarters between 2018 and 2024—second only to Dallas-Fort Worth, which added 100. Nashville, Phoenix, and Houston round out the top five.

Why Austin?

• No personal or corporate income tax
• Lower operating costs compared to coastal cities
• Highly educated talent pool (thanks UT Austin)
• …

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Father’s Day in Austin 2025

Father’s Day in Austin 2025: A Local’s Guide to Celebrating Dad

Whether he’s into barbecue, live music, or just spending time with the people he loves most, here’s where to take Dad this year to make it count.

Evening Serenade: Austin Symphonic Band Concert

When: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Where: Grand Pavilion, Cedar Park Lakeline Park
Details: Enjoy a free outdoor concert with the Austin Symphonic Band. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and your favorite picnic snacks for a relaxed evening with live music.

BBQ Bliss: Texas Monthly’s Best BBQ Spots

Treat Dad to LeRoy and Lewis, Interstellar BBQ, or any of the eight Austin joints featured on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 Barbecue list. No reservation needed—just show up hungry.

Brunch Specials Dad…

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East Austin Neighborhood Guide 2025: Where Culture, Creativity, and Real Estate Converge

East Austin Neighborhood Guide 2025: Where Culture, Creativity, and Real Estate Converge

Where Culture, Creativity, and Real Estate Converge

Where the Soul of Austin Still Lives

East Austin doesn’t follow trends. It makes them. Once the underdog across I-35, it has become one of the most dynamic, talked-about, and sought-after neighborhoods in the city. If you want the perfect mix of history, diversity, bold design, street-level creativity, and smart real estate investment—this is it.

It’s not just hot. It’s alive.

A Walk Through East Austin

Color splashes across building walls in the form of murals and mosaics. Music drifts from porch-front speakers or tucked-away bars. Food trucks line the blocks, turning every corner into a…

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Mother’s Day in Austin: Six Ways to Show Up with Love

Mother’s Day in Austin: Six Ways to Show Up with Love

Some things can’t be wrapped in a bow.
Time. Presence. Thoughtfulness.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. And in a city like Austin, where sunshine spills over porches and wildflowers line the sidewalks, there are so many ways to celebrate the women who’ve shaped us—mothers, grandmothers, chosen family, and soul sisters alike.

Here’s a guide to six experiences that say “I see you. I appreciate you. Let’s slow down together.”

1. Brunch Somewhere That Feels Like a Hug

Take her somewhere with character. Mattie’s under the old oaks. Birdie’s, where every dish has heart. Or Tiny Grocer in Hyde Park, where the tables are small, the menu is seasonal, and she can linger over a second cappuccino…

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Right-Sizing in Austin: Find the Home That Fits

Right-Sizing Isn’t About Less. It’s About More of What Matters. | CallKent Blog

Right-Sizing Isn’t About Less. It’s About More of What Matters.

A lifestyle move with intention — not just less space, but more freedom, more clarity, more you.

There’s a moment when you look around your home and realize it’s no longer quite right.

• Maybe it’s the empty rooms.
• Maybe it’s the stairs.
• Maybe it’s just a sense that what used to work… doesn’t anymore.

Right-sizing — not just downsizing — is about creating space for the life you’re living now, not the one you used to have. And in Austin, that can mean moving to a lock-and-leave condo near the greenbelt, a bungalow in Zilker, or a low-maintenance home that lets you travel more and…

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Tesla, Musk, and the Future Taking Shape in Austin

Drive past the airport, past the sprawl, past the last good breakfast taco on 71—and there it is.

Steel. Glass. The future. Maybe.

Tesla’s gigafactory sits like a spaceship in the grasslands, and whether you roll your eyes or lean in, it’s clear: Elon Musk has a lot riding on Austin. And maybe we do too.

Why This Matters (Now, Not Later)

Tesla says its “cybercab” production line is in the works here—yes, robotaxis, the kind with no steering wheel and no pedals. You might see the first ones rolling around Austin streets by this summer.

Also coming (allegedly): more affordable Tesla models, built right here. Same lines, same tech, lower price tag. If they pull it off, that means access. For more people. For this market.

And in a city…

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Buying a Home in Austin This Year Might Be Your Best Move Yet

Buying a Home in Austin This Year Might Be Your Best Move Yet

While national headlines love to stir fear, Austin tells a different story. This year, we’re seeing something rare—a window of opportunity for smart buyers who know how to spot it.

Why Timing the Market Isn’t the Only Strategy

Yes, interest rates are up. But buyers who are looking at the full picture—inventory, seller motivation, and local market momentum—are making strategic moves now that will pay off later. And in Austin, where demand rarely disappears for long, waiting may cost more than acting.

Inventory Is Expanding Across Austin Neighborhoods

We’re seeing more homes on the market in neighborhoods that were previously tight. From charming homes in Brentwood to…

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What Your Dream Neighborhood Really Costs in Austin (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)

What Your Dream Neighborhood Really Costs in Austin Right Now

Let’s cut through the noise: everyone’s talking rates, headlines, and housing corrections. But you’re not buying the market.

You’re buying a neighborhood.

And in Austin, the difference between a $550K bungalow and a $950K two-story stunner can be less about the square footage and more about where it lives.

The New Currency of Location

In 2025, neighborhoods are telling a different story. Some have softened. Some are holding strong. And others are rising quietly while the spotlight’s pointed elsewhere.

Here are a few places we're watching closely:

• Circle C: Still a go-to for families, but rising inventory has opened the door for below-list deals. Timing matters…

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Home Sales Tips for Making Your Austin TX Home Irresistible

By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - Planning on selling your Austin Texas home?  If so, the following tips will help to make your home to stand out from the competition and also make it irresistible to some home buyers.

Tip #1 - Change Your old power outlets to USB power outlets

This is important especially if you have an older home because in this day and age just about everyone uses a wireless device or a mobile phone that needs to be plugged in somewhere.

Sadly, most homes only have about two to four electrical outlets per room and after plugging in lamps, TV’s, Blue Ray players and other devices there’s not many outlets left for plugging in a smartphone or tablet.

You can make your house stand out from the competition by adding…

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400 Yaupon Valley Road – Custom West Lake Hills Home

Open House – Saturday 4-8 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for your own private “oasis” in the Austin Texas area? If so, don’t miss out on 400 Yaupon Valley Road.

About 400 Yaupon Valley Road

This custom home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,068 square feet of space and has everything that you could want in an Austin Texas/West Lake Hills home including 1.4 acres, stone fireplace, family room, high ceilings, hardwood floors and a wonderful kitchen featuring granite counter tops, island and lots of storage.

Don’t Miss This Resort Style Home

Built in 1998 and listed for $1,160,000, this West Lake Hills home has plenty of space for just about everything, and the 4th bedroom can also be…

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