As a student, it can be hard to juggle all the responsibilities and pressures college can come with. Especially, being a student at a very academically challenging school such as The University of Texas. On top of keeping your grades up, paying rent at your West Campus or North Campus house, you also need time for yourself and your health. Let’s face it, you can’t accomplish those things without staying healthy and alert. Many believe

If you’re deciding on whether to bring your furry companion with you to school or debating on if you wish to make that huge commitment to getting a new pet, there are some things to keep in mind. First, many apartments, condos and houses do not accept pets for many reasons. As you know, puppies can do a number on your carpet when first potty training them. Crate training is a very effective way but

For some of you, the holidays mean having friends over for a big feast and enjoying the (maybe) cool weather we get each holiday season here in Texas. Others this means you’ll be leaving your West Campus apartment, condo, or house for several weeks at a time. As exciting as it is to have this time off and decompress from the grueling school work, there are proper measures to take during your hiatus. Keep in

  Now that fun football season is upon us and The University of Texas seems to be kicking tail so far, there are many people who don’t have the luxury of actually attending the football games. So, what is the next best thing? Everyone talks about tailgating, which is a blast but where do you go once the tailgate is over and the game is on? There are plenty of hot spots in West Campus,

Is Austin Worth It? West Campus and Beyond Looks like we aren’t the only ones who find the numbers on West Campus condos to be impressive.  Our fellow Austinites and rehab experts over at New Western Acquisition recently featured our infographic on West Campus condos. Our friends at New Western hit the nail on the head with the many reasons why Austin continues to boom.  We couldn’t agree more that the popularity and prestige of The University of

As West Campus and North Campus pre-leasing and moving time approaches around The University of Texas and Austin Community College Campuses, there are a number of questions plaguing your mind as to what your options are for housing. If you need some advice to if you should seek a roommate or live on your own, look no further. For someone who has lived and moved around Austin for the past ten years, I have seen

University of Texas at Austin West Campus Condo Prices Update: Market and sales data last updated on 9/8/2016. Data from the Austin Board of Realtors. 2016 has been a record setting year for condo sales in the West Campus market area. Currently, median sale values are sitting at $232,000 or $303.00 a square foot, 144 units have been sold within the last 12 months, and average days on market for most well priced units is only

We’ve all been asked by friends and acquaintances that exciting question, “Are you going to ACL this weekend?”. With the first weekend of ACL 2016 wrapped up, we are approaching the second and final weekend. So, are you going? In case you’re unfamiliar with ACL, it is an annual music festival here in Austin, TX that has been around for 14 years and the longest running music series in American television history. ACL hosts over

As a student or professional looking to live in the central and campus area of Austin, finding a place can be nerve racking and confusing as to when, where, and how to look for a new place. Especially, since the area leasing schedule is called “Pre-Leasing” due to the time of year you have to find a place for the following year. Sounds crazy that you have to decide whether to renew your lease only

Getting around Austin, Texas can be quiet the tasks with all the influx of people and lack of infrastructure catering to transportation. Austin has always been a backed up city due to the small infrastructure and of course, Interstate 35, once of the busiest interstates in the country that runs right through our beloved Downtown. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, you can expect stop and go traffic at some point before

As pre-leasing season is upon us, usually starting in October of each year but tends to start earlier and earlier with each passing year. You are typically asked via email or snail mail at your current residence if you’d like to “renew your lease”. If you are new to Austin and this is your first year here, you’re probably thinking “Why is the world are they asking me to renew only two months after moving

Advantages of Austin Texas Condo Life Living in an Austin Texas condo certainly brings a different kind of lifestyle for a lot of people, particularly to those who would rather live on their own and have a space for themselves that is affordable and more convenient, as opposed to buying a large single home. Condo living is most appealing to young professionals living on their own and even small families. Living in a condo is

What is Pre-Leasing and How Does it Work? The University of Texas at Austin Area leasing process can be a difficult and confusing time for renters.  Due to very early pre-leasing dates that occur only months or even weeks after moving into your current housing it can be a stressful time.  Allow Uptown Realty to take the hassle away from you and make it as seamless as possible.  We strive to make this process clear for

If you’re like me and enjoy a great cup of coffee, particularly with some stimulating conversation, you will ask around in an unfamiliar place, “Where is the best coffee?”. With Austin having all the hip and delicious foods around town, we do have some fantastic, strong brewed coffee all over the city. But, if you’re looking for coffee in West Campus, it won’t be as available as it would be say in 78704, so you

Moving to a new city can be intimidating, especially a vast growing city like Austin, Texas. It can be intimidating if you’re from Austin but moving to West Campus to be close to school. Part of the many lessons you will learn and get to experience in college is stepping out of your social comfort zone and making new friends. College is a perfect time to do so and to learn new things about yourself