North Campus Housing: Explained So, you’re browsing for housing around The University of Texas and you keep hearing about these specific areas like, North Campus. But what exactly does that area entail and what are the details on it? North Campus, in regards to The University of Texas is pretty self explanatory as to where it’s located in proximity to campus. But what else does the area have and what is so desirable about the

Tenant Responsibility- Are you holding up your part of the lease? Ah, renting! There are many pros and cons of renting a place in Austin and one major perk is that your owner is responsible for maintenance and when things go wrong. You won’t have to worry about spending hundreds, possibly thousands on repairs, unless of course you were the cause of these issues. However, as a tenant in West Campus, North Campus, Central Austin,

Cost of Renting in Austin The cost of living in such a thriving and growing city can take a toll on your wallet but many residents definitely feel the cost is justified. Austin is such a young, fast growing city that the market has to keep up with the demand. With that being said, the market is very competitive and can require a lot of up front costs to securing a unit or even a

Realtor Vs Google As pre-leasing continues to be a hot topic of conversation around The University of Texas Campus and Central Austin, there is a lot of talk about how to find those desired properties. Austin, Texas Real Estate market can be quite tricky to out of towners because of how the market is set up in Central Austin. Central Austin around campus consists of many different types of housing includes: Condos, Apartments, Homes, etc.

SXSW Student Tips If you’ve decided to stick with Austin for your Spring Break and curious about how to get around the SXSW crowd or to get in the middle of the crowd, here are some tips! If you’re like me and want to lay low for SXSW, you’re actually in luck if you live in West Campus or North Campus. Of course there will be some venues jamming out local tunes or a an artist

Vacation Rentals During Spring Break- West Campus/North Campus As Spring Break approaches for students at The University of Texas or Austin Community College plans are being made to celebrate and enjoy SXSW. For many, it’s a chance to get out of town with family, go skiing, visit a beach and all those fun vacation activities. You also might be thinking, this is a good chance to rent out my apartment or condo to some travelers

Swimming Holes in Austin, TX Since winter was short lived here in Austin and our temperatures continue to raise each week, I bet you’re looking for the best swimming hole or water hang out in the city. Well, you’re in luck! Austin is full of fun places to cool off in the water and relax with your friends when you’re not studying or in class. On place in particular is The Green Belt! If you

Live West Campus- But Where? West Campus of The University of Texas is no longer a nook of Austin, it has grown to be a large area with different vibes, condos, restaurants, and scene all together. If you know you’d like to live in the West Campus area, awesome! But what part do you want to live in? Let’s start with the North section that contains several corporate apartment complexes such as The Block and

Spring Break for students is near and I’m sure there are plenty of shenanigans and plans in the works for you and your friends. For some, it’s a chance to catch up on school work you were behind on before or get ahead of your studies for that next big exam. For others, it’s social time! So, what is the vibe like in West Campus during this time? Usually, it’s a pretty big hit considering

After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, the National Weather Service said that more than 64 inches of rain had fallen, which is the most rainfall ever recorded in the continental U.S. In total, Hurricane Harvey dropped 33 trillion gallons of water. According to Matthew Cappucci, who spoke with NPR, this much water could fill the Empire State Building, a 100 story structure, more than 33,000 times. The 9 trillion gallons that fell on the Houston area

As the weeks past by after returning to school or work after the holidays, you start to realize it’s time to secure a place for next year. The inventory is dwindling in West and North Campus at this time and will continue to get more and more slim throughout the Spring, leading into the Summer. But, it doesn’t have to be that hard for you! Use a realtor or an agent to help you locate

Being a student and in love can be challenging when you’re trying to spoil your sweetheart and you’re on a budget! Lucky for you, Austin is full of scenic spots and inexpensive way to say I love you to that special someone. You will have to venture outside of West Campus and try some new spots in Austin. One great place to take someone special is Mount Bonnell in West Austin that features beautiful shots

As most of you are struggling to keep up with school work and social life, time can fly by quite quickly in the Spring semesters. On top of all of that, there are fabulous events to attend in Austin, such as: SXSW, St Patty’s Day Celebrations, Mardi Gras and of course, Spring Break! Next thing you know, it’s May and you secured a place for the Fall semester. There will be some inventory of condos,

  You heard it right! The University of Texas Intramural Fields are getting a whole new make over! And that is good news for all you students and residents located on North Campus, Hyde Park, and especially around Koenig and 51st area. The University of Texas started on a 23 million dollar project to upgrade the 18 playing fields, 40 tennis courts and an archery range. Not to mention the new sand volleyball courts! The

It is apparent that around Austin, TX there is a lot of growth happening within the city and even on the outskirts. All you have to do is take a look at the forever growing Downtown skyline to see 10 plus cranes piecing together new buildings that will provide office space for growing businesses, as well as new condos and apartments for city dwellers. For those of you that have been in Austin for over a