Dec 23

The holidays are a special time in Austin. Sparkling lights are plentiful and give a festive look to both commercial and residential neighborhoods. If you’ve never seen the city in its twinkling splendor, take some time to drive through the neighborhoods of Austin. Homes and businesses alike are a sight to see. Most will be lit at least until New Year’s. This is a great opportunity for those moving to Austin to come to our city and see things up close, in person.

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Dec 16

House hunting can be an adventure or a chore. It all depends on how you look at it. At York Real Estate, we prefer to think of it as an adventure. There are so many choices available on the market today, that you can find special amenities and great prices. The more choices you have, the more likely you are to find the ideal Austin home. Here are a few different ways to house hunt. When you combine a few different methods that work best for you, they can make house hunting a more enjoyable experience.

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Dec 9

Winter in Austin always brings about a chance to have some family fun. Whether you own an Austin home or are thinking about moving to the area and will be in town for a few days, take out some time for a little extra fun and relaxation. There is a multitude of family-friendly events in Austin to celebrate wintertime and spread some holiday cheer. Here are just a few of them.

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Dec 3

If you live in Austin, you might have noticed that your power has been going out less frequently. Austin Energy recently reported the second-lowest frequency in power outages in the past 15 years. While having a steady, constant source of power is something we sometimes take for granted, most people don’t think about power outages until it happens. Austin Energy is one of a handful of power companies in the area, and serves many Austin homes and businesses.

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