We all know the appeal Austin has for college students looking for art and culture in Texas, from the 2014 X-Games to the SXSW Film Festival. But it’s easy to forget that Austin and its surroundings offer some excellent school districts for the kids.

Eanes ISD

The Eanes Independent School District is generally considered the best district in the capital area and is often ranked as one of the best in entire state, despite (or perhaps because of) its relatively small size. Eanes serves about 7,500 students from West Austin, Rollingwood, and West Lake Hills. Seven of its nine schools have been recognized as U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools and all nine have been designated Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency.

 

Lake Travis ISD

If Eanes has any…

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There are so many reasons why downtown Houston living is fantastic. Urbanites flock to this beautiful area of the city because it affords them the convenience of living and playing in one area. The professional opportunities are abundant, and life here is upscale and exciting. However, for those who desire urban living, with a little more suburban feeling, they must consider Houston’s Inner Loop. And here are the top reasons why Houston’s Inner Loop is drawing in buyers every day:

Montrose

Montrose, which was named as one of the top 10 Great Neighborhoods in the U.S. by the American Planning Association in 2009, is one of the most culturally interesting areas of Houston. With its eclectic combination of old and new real estate, it attracts many…

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If you are down in the dumps about your real estate career, and you are tired of the usual way of doing business, then you must consider re-energizing your career with VIP Realty! If it seems like you are doing everything you can to boost your real estate career, but your real estate firm is doing nothing to help you achieve success, you are not alone. Because we heard this type of sentiment about real estate firms, time and time again, our goal was to start a real estate firm that wasn’t like the rest. It is our dream to go against the usual that has secured us as one of the most successful real estate companies in Texas!

If you want to start your real estate career, then you must consider the many reasons why VIP Realty is a great start for new…

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If you are a Killeen military relocation family you know that moving needs to be done as quickly and as efficiently as possible, and that goes for purchasing a home. Killeen military relocation and purchasing a home need not be stressful, provided you have done your homework beforehand.

If you want to speed up the home buying process so you can settle your family quickly after your Killeen military relocation, there are some things you should take care of beforehand:

Get preapproved for a home loan

There’s nothing that speeds up the home buying process better than getting preapproved for a home loan. A preapproval allows you to gauge home much home you can afford, and it shows a seller that you are a serious and motivate buyer.

Narrow down…

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If you must weave and dodge your way through your home to get from one room to another, it may be time to de-clutter it before selling.

Your home could be the prettiest four-bedroom colonial on the block, but if it is dirty or cluttered, buyers will have a difficult time appreciating your home. Cleaning and de-cluttering, although it requires a substantial amount of elbow grease and time, will pay off in the long run because buyers will have a better appreciation for your property. Plus, it will prepare you for the move by ridding your home of unwanted stuff! Here’s how to get started:

  1. Clear out all unnecessary clutter – From the stack of magazines beside your bed to the piles of unused toys in the corner of the family room, it is time to…

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