In 1835, Jacob Harrell and his family set up a new camp along the Colorado River. As it turned out, the Harrell family just happened to set up the first camp in what would later become known as Austin, Texas. Originally called Waterloo, the town was re-named in honor of Stephen F. Austin, the man known as the father of Texas. Austin first became the capital of Texas on a temporary basis in 1839. After a statewide vote in 1872, Austin became the permanent capital of Texas.

Over the years, Austin has grown from a single camp to a city with a population of over 672,000. The greater Austin metropolitan area boasts a population of nearly 1.4 million. Despite its large population, the cost of living is reasonable and crime rate is low, especially amongst cities of similar size. Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin has also been recognized as the "Best Place for Business and Career," "Best City for Singles," and "Best City to Relocate Families."

The reason for all of the accolades is the tremendous mix between cosmopolitan and rural atmospheres. Austin has its own ballet, symphony and opera companies and yet the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is just minutes from the downtown area. The city boasts over 2,000 medical physicians and 8,000 registered nurses. With 29 public school districts, 14 charter schools, 69 private schools, the University of Texas and seven other universities, there is a bounty of educational opportunities. As if that weren't enough, there are also 21 major colleges within 200 miles of Austin.

Austin is a beautiful area in which to live. With a mild year-round climate, numerous golf courses, plenty of outdoor recreation, ballet, symphony, and college athletics, there is truly something for everybody. With a low crime rate and cost of living, it's no wonder the population of the five-county Austin metropolitan area has grown nearly 50 percent since 1990 and continue to grows at a record pace.

If Austin sounds like a great place to live, it is. Median home prices are below the national average and are much less expensive than in most other cities of similar size. There are over 10,000 real agents in Austin, Texas yet we are among the Top 20 Realtors since 1995. If you decide to buy or sell in Austin, we want to be your Realtor of choice and will promise to provide you with the best customer service as you should expect. In fact, we guarantee our service and will provide you with a complimentary home warranty to help avoid costly repairs after closing.

In the competitive world of real estate, we separate ourselves from the pack by the service we provide. Our hard work and dedication has been recognized by the business community in the Austin area, as well. In 2006, the Austin Business Journal ranked us as the Top 20 selling real estate team in Austin. For more information about Austin or if you would like to speak with us about buying or selling a property in Austin or surrounding areas, please call 512-794-9914 or email us. Check out the Austin MLS for FREE or get a customized list of properties emailed to you daily with no obligation.