The fight for Tesla’s Gigafactory is over as Austin, Texas has won with its incentives and culture. On May 9 Elon Musk tweeted he was moving its’ future HQ and programs to Texas and according to Electrek, Tesla bought land in Austin to build the Gigafactory back in June. Travis County also voted to give the electric car company a …
The Backyard Back in Development
The Backyard project has been touted as a planned development in Bee Cave for a couple of years now. The Backyard is roughly a 35-acre planned district containing an outdoor music venue, a 125-room hotel with a restaurant/dance hall and meeting space, parking garages, and a hilltop garden. The idea resembles the Indigo Ridge project which is currently in construction …
New Domain in Cedar Park
The largest Williamson County investment, rival to the Austin’s Domain and competition for Round Rock’s Sports Capital title is set to start construction soon. Off East Whitestone Boulevard (FM 1431) and Sam Bass Road, Cedar Park is constructing its biggest project yet. Along with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), this $1.5 billion project with 155 acres is dedicated to …
New Tesla Factory Coming to Austin
Austin’s growth outlook is still strong as another new plant has their sites on Austin, Texas. Recently, Musk has been talking about moving Tesla’s California operations to Nevada and/or Texas due to the automaker’s difficulties working with the local government to reopen the Fremont factory, where it currently produces most of its vehicles. Austin already has some ties with Tesla. …
Expansion on the I-35
April 30, the Texas Transportation Commission approved $3.4 billion to Austin’s most important highway, the I-35. This is part of the 10-year project in Austin for transportation infrastructure development. As many residents know, Austin traffic is getting worse as new companies move in. As a result, roads are congested and transportation options are a top problem for the city. Downtown …
New Road to be Built in Steiner Ranch
New Road to be Built in Steiner Ranch In 2011, a fire in Steiner Ranch devastated the neighborhood by destroying 23 homes. About 160 acres were destroyed by the fire most likely due to power lines. Since then, Steiner Ranch has added over 500 homes and 600 apartment units to its neighborhood. While the community has grown, the infrastructure has …
7 Home Reno’s That Will Increase Your Resale Value Big Time
You want to make the most money possible when it comes time to sell your home. The way to do that is by improving and updating the things in your home that buyers look for the most. We compiled this list for those looking to boost their resale value. It’s important to focus on the renovation projects that will net …
Should I Rent or Buy a Home?
Choosing whether to rent or own a home is not an easy decision. It requires you to carefully examine the factors and costs associated with each option. Which is better? That depends. Your unique economic situation, lifestyle and goals play the largest part in deciding what is better for you. It’s important to go into your calculations with open eyes. …
Things You Shouldn’t Do When Buying a Home
The last thing in the world you would ever want is to spend a bunch of time searching for a home, finding that perfect place and then not being approved for your mortgage. There are also many common mistakes homebuyers make that could make the process much more painful than it has to be. We’re writing this article because we …