Where To Live In Austin

Where To Live In Austin

Thanks so much for joining Where To Live In Austin. Most people get overwhelmed trying to relocate to Austin and buy their dream home. Endless searching on google trying to find the right neighborhood, understand tax rates and find the perfect agent can feel daunting. The good news is....it doesn't have to be so hard. My name is Ray Shapley and for almost a decade, Shapley Realty has helped over 400 families and businesses buy, sell, build and relocate to Austin, Texas. We believe you deserve to have your dream home!

This channel is about various areas and neighborhoods in and around Austin. I review neighborhoods, areas, tax rates, real estate terms, schools and anything else that I think is relevant to local home buyers. I hope this information made your search a whole lot easier. And if you want to chat about Austin or surrounding areas, please schedule a call calendly.com/rayshapley/real-estate-15min-intro-call.

Headwaters

Headwaters

Goodnight Neighborhood

Goodnight Neighborhood

Living in Northwest Hills

Living in Northwest Hills

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  • @dan9002
    @dan9002Күн бұрын

    Thank You. My wife sees small lots near commercial and lots near the lake.

  • @No1reallydies
    @No1reallydies5 күн бұрын

    Man that’s a nice porch. Football Sundays would be amazing.

  • @silvermoneydude2044
    @silvermoneydude20448 күн бұрын

    Property taxes aka government rent is insane

  • @jprevost113
    @jprevost113Ай бұрын

    Hello, we live in California and are looking to move to the Austin area, possibly dripping Springs or Fredericksburg. We will be visiting the area sometime in August or September and we’re looking for a real estate agent.

  • @WhereToLiveInAustin
    @WhereToLiveInAustinАй бұрын

    That’s great to hear, there are different pros and cons for Dripping vs Fredericksburg. If you want to discuss areas etc, I’d be happy to connect and share my thoughts. Just book a call here when you’re ready to chat. kzread.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3RkVlNmZE4zeW9xanItX0pDQjliWXktZEJnQXxBQ3Jtc0tsZEpoeU9wQzg3OWtwQnFkTEFscFU0WGstQVZpRjE1cXBxVVFYSkxqQkVGeTRXdVRRSzdGU1AybUJQVDhNQUplVFhQQjgwa2RjTGpKMEN6ZURzNlhkcUtXQ3JJV0JpMlJxUFlUaUhfNS1DYUNsOTByVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fy8pa79zg&v=fHbLvIcENOU

  • @LivingSingo
    @LivingSingoАй бұрын

    Good info ty

  • @BenZgirl007
    @BenZgirl0072 ай бұрын

    Not a quick route 2 hrs one way into Austin, ugly city, no food, zero shops, cant use water, water fees on bills, HEB too small, over developed, new homes built less than 5 feet apart, now a fire hazard, no police,ems, school tax higher than lake Travis, small enrollment for high tax bonds, did i say nothing open past 7pm. New homes built very poor, lots of plumbing issues building issues. RAT infestation due to sewage plant being placed in Big Sky ranch. Rat tunnels everywhere and now a snake infestation.Property taxes are insane goof luck getting anywhere with Hays county tax appraisals to actual $$$$. All they do is double the appraised value to base you taxes off new appraised value the next year, reguardless if you can actually sell for 1/2. Also homeowners insurance wentfrom $700 yo $$3,500 year with no coverages. Some companies have now pulled out due to homes being built so close together. Not regulation but inspections keep getting signed off, however homeowners will no longer cover now.

  • @rodolforodriguez7058
    @rodolforodriguez70582 ай бұрын

    Thank you, sir!

  • @SifiFan
    @SifiFan2 ай бұрын

    Do not live in Texas. Texas politics alone are a reason. Weather forecast in the next 20 years, Texas will be on fire. Florida is drowning due to rising oceans. I'm 6th generation Texan and in the process of leaving the state.

  • @dao8805
    @dao88052 ай бұрын

    I'm glad I found this video. I am from the upper Midwest wanting to relocate to a warmer and dryer climate in the next 2-3 years. I learned a lot from your video. Looking at online RE ads in Texas, it looks like wells are not always installed, even on developed properties. Are there parts of Texas where you just have to drill too deep to make wells an option? If you so, can you give me some idea of what parts of the state to avoid if I am set on having a private well? Also, on properties that do already have a private well, is there a prevalence of those wells going dry? Subscribed :)

  • @dostoyevesky12
    @dostoyevesky122 ай бұрын

    Hi Ray, what do you think the proposed 290 expansion would do to Belterra property values?

  • @bigchungus3901
    @bigchungus39012 ай бұрын

    America land of the not so free

  • @murse_life
    @murse_life2 ай бұрын

    SPOT ON!!!!

  • @kylecusa9192
    @kylecusa91923 ай бұрын

    Are MUDS city wide?

  • @maryleezurick1092
    @maryleezurick10924 ай бұрын

    Like your videos’s Ray but since I’m new to Austin maps would be helpful!

  • @maryleezurick1092
    @maryleezurick10924 ай бұрын

    Really so helpful Ray! Thank you:) Especially appreciated the topography map. Have you thought about incorporating google earth? Would make your already excellent video’s even better.

  • @user-ct2vs2fj3y
    @user-ct2vs2fj3y4 ай бұрын

    Great job! This was very helpful. My husband and I are thinking of relocating from south Atlanta. I found this video very informational.

  • @rsanto74
    @rsanto744 ай бұрын

    Thank you, glad it was helpful :-)

  • @Keepitrowdypod
    @Keepitrowdypod5 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @user-zk2gb9qk1n
    @user-zk2gb9qk1n5 ай бұрын

    Things to know before buying land in Texas: JUST DON'T DO IT. LOL!

  • @dao8805
    @dao88052 ай бұрын

    Can you suggest a good alternative for someone who wants to escape to a warmer climate without humidity?

  • @dreadlocsamurai4241
    @dreadlocsamurai42412 ай бұрын

    Why

  • @jonslagill8864
    @jonslagill88645 ай бұрын

    I want a place I can live in my RV on my own land. I don't like a house b/c it's a lot to clean, heat/cool, insure, keep up and taxes. Houses are a scam if you're single. I can live well in 500 sq. ft. Most people have houses that are way more than they need and cost a ton of money to keep up.

  • @user-yy3ty4op6k
    @user-yy3ty4op6k5 ай бұрын

    How much is this home and property tax home insurance hoa yearly it available now.

  • @DiegoHernandez-ok7fc
    @DiegoHernandez-ok7fc6 ай бұрын

    This video amazingly ❤ provides you with an overview of the Austin Area. For someone looking to relocate to the Austin area, this video is a must watch!! 😏

  • @JamesG1126
    @JamesG11266 ай бұрын

    The entire State of Texas is rattlesnake infested.

  • @whyworkwhenicanrap6830
    @whyworkwhenicanrap68306 ай бұрын

    I never knew you have restrictions on land that I’m buying

  • @dfrozendog3849
    @dfrozendog38496 ай бұрын

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @shannonhart9374
    @shannonhart93746 ай бұрын

    Just found your video, why is turnover rate better if the number is lower? I’ve heard recently that it’s better to market to a neighborhood with a higher turnover rate

  • @tontosilver6578
    @tontosilver65787 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the advice 🙏

  • @Mike_D_5150
    @Mike_D_51507 ай бұрын

    Looking to rent near blues bars...

  • @jamesbass9797
    @jamesbass97977 ай бұрын

    As a country we have to get away from all these idiots pushing zoning laws or HOA's and deed restrictions. If land is classified as unrestricted then it should be unrestricted. No HOA's, zoning laws or deed restrictions. And, if you have no children, or your children have aged out or graduated out of public schools you should not be forced to pay school taxes either. It is not my responsibility to pay for your children's education nor should you have to pay for mine.

  • @Truvest-io
    @Truvest-io7 ай бұрын

    This was super insightful thank you! Would love to hear an update on the community now that this info is three years old

  • @peterwonaprize
    @peterwonaprize8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for breaking this down logically and with facts. Too many people very recently moved into multi-acre lots in Central Texas, typically stemming from an echo chamber of emotionally charged political/ideological talking heads on some talk radio or entertainment news program who over promise the “Texas Dream”…only to become sorely disappointed after already moving in, by their own mistake of overlooking the deed restrictions (i.e. prohibited from setting up that shooting range which prompted the whole move), or the actual requirements for AG tax exemptions (i.e. the pet chickens don’t qualify as tax exemptions for the 9 acre property). It’s concerning how this is suddenly a common story these days for a lot of folks.

  • @eliey4677
    @eliey46778 ай бұрын

    Great content, thank you !

  • @joeyw1186
    @joeyw11868 ай бұрын

    Would love to live next to a gun range, dirtbike track, trailer park, those all sound like positives to me🤣

  • @ElonTrades
    @ElonTrades9 ай бұрын

    Good video

  • @TomBTerrific
    @TomBTerrific9 ай бұрын

    Good advice for those who are new to purchasing real property. The blessings and the curses. You already covered this and many areas with potential don’t convey mineral rights which I stay away from those properties. With regards to finding out what encumbrances exist. I believe that’s the value of title insurance!

  • @gumecindogarcia1070
    @gumecindogarcia10709 ай бұрын

    Buy a little land expensive

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig42009 ай бұрын

    "Dripping Springs to Fredricksburg" is our wine country like"Sonoma or Napa Valley?" That's about as ludicrous as saying the "Gulf of Mexico at Galveston is our Pacific Ocean at Pebble Beach".

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig42009 ай бұрын

    "There's vineyards, breweries and distilleries?" That's the most assinine reason tp move to ANY area......

  • @leobgoo6350
    @leobgoo63509 ай бұрын

    Sound like scams 🤔

  • @heysis7372
    @heysis73729 ай бұрын

    What what about Spicewood?

  • @keithfoundfun
    @keithfoundfun9 ай бұрын

    LMFAO! This is like a battle plan for Apple's conquest of Austin/Texas, lol!

  • @jeremymoore8632
    @jeremymoore863210 ай бұрын

    Great video, thank you. What are your thoughts on Wimberley if not needing to get into Austin regularity? I would love to hear your pros and cons if it too. Thanks!

  • @rsanto74
    @rsanto7410 ай бұрын

    Hey Jeremy, I like Wimberley a lot. My only real negative is that the schools are not great, at least from a scoring perspective.

  • @FacesintheStone
    @FacesintheStone10 ай бұрын

    6:00 so the land Has to produce revenue, very interesting. I have an offer for a fantastic role in San Antonio; in about the middle of my life I finally woke up enough to want to buy my own land. I was going to do it here in North Carolina, but I like Texas just the same, but it seems like it’s even more difficult there.

  • @andrub23
    @andrub2310 ай бұрын

    Merikans are hyper focused on what others are doing! Get over it! Do your thing and allow others to do their thing! My gawd, GET OVER IT!

  • @RandomStuff-zt6qf
    @RandomStuff-zt6qf10 ай бұрын

    You sound a lot like Joe Rogan

  • @DavidQuesada
    @DavidQuesada10 ай бұрын

    What if I’m renting?

  • @eimmm12
    @eimmm1210 ай бұрын

    One of the uses in unrestricted that wasn’t mentioned is Heavy Industrial. Not only are people swarming to central Texas, so are developers.

  • @NicholasPalance
    @NicholasPalance11 ай бұрын

    Great video, Ray!

  • @Uncletoast52
    @Uncletoast5211 ай бұрын

    Your new enemy will be the appraisal district.

  • @creativeconciousness5492
    @creativeconciousness549211 ай бұрын

    That was truly insightful. I always suspected there was a catch to those land advertisements with low prices.

  • @heraclitusmaximus9530
    @heraclitusmaximus953011 ай бұрын

    I live and love the Goodnight Ranch - lots of new developments and great location overall