GREATER AUSTIN · BUY · SELL · RELOCATE

Your next home,
where Austin grows.

New builds, move-up homes and corporate relocations across Greater Austin — with local agents who know every suburb and what’s being built next.

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01 — WHY AUSTIN

A city on the rise.A good place to start fresh.

Jobs keep arriving, people keep moving in, and Texas takes no state income tax. Here is Austin in four numbers.

2.62Mpeople in metro Austin — up 2.1% in one year
3.9%unemployment, Aug 2026Austin3.9Texas4.6
$0state income tax in Texas
34 → 66airport gates after the planned expansionToday34Planned66
Some of the employers hereWhere people work →

Sources: U.S. Census 2025 estimates; Texas Workforce Commission (Aug 2026); Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expansion plan.

Why people choose Austin →
02 — FIND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Four taps.Your top 3 areas.

Answer four quick questions and we’ll match you with neighborhoods using real prices, school ratings and commute times.

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What’s your home budget?

03 — THE HONEST TRUTH

What’s great about Austin —and what to plan for.

Every upside here comes with a catch. We’d rather you hear both from us now than find out after you move.

What’s greatNo state income taxMore house for the moneyMild wintersJobs keep comingPrices have resetNature is close
What to plan forProperty taxes are high — typically 1.9–2.5% of value a year, higher in newer MUD communities.You drive everywhere. Transit is limited; two cars per family is normal.Long, hot summers — about 29 days over 100°F in a normal year, and 80 in 2023.Tech is restructuring. Oracle and others cut jobs in 2026; unemployment rose to 4.0%.About 27% below the 2022 peak (Zillow index). August median: $412,000, down 6.4% year over year.Cedar pollen allergies in winter, hail in spring. Texas home insurance averages $3,506 a year (2025).
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04 — Neighborhood guide

Every Austin neighborhood.

Eight districts in the city and twenty-seven towns around it. Tap the map to explore.

Compare neighborhoodsPrice, schools, commute and new homes side by side
05 — YOUR MOVE, STEP BY STEP

A clear pathfrom “thinking about it” to home.

What to do when — with the right tool for each step.

  1. 13 months outNarrow it down
  2. 21–2 months outTour and decide
  3. 3Moving weekSet up your home
  4. 4First 90 daysSettle in
06 — What’s changing

Open fields today.The center of town tomorrow.

Chip fabs, a new teaching hospital, a bigger airport and light rail are all under way. Here’s what’s changing — updated September 2026.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Vintage 2025), Texas Workforce Commission (Aug 2026), Unlock MLS (Aug 2026), company announcements (Samsung, Tesla, SpaceX), UT Austin, TxDOT, CapMetro/ATP, Austin-Bergstrom, KUT, Community Impact (2025–2026). Timelines are as announced and may change.

All development news by area →
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— Melissa JungI moved to Austin, found our home and learned the city one neighborhood at a time. What I wish someone had told me then is what I share with every family arriving now.
07 — HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

Honest advice first.A house second.

We’ll tell you when to waitSometimes renting first or waiting is the better move. We’ll say so.
Video tours from anywhereBuying from out of state? We walk every room on video and check what photos hide.
English and 한국어Mark handles English, Melissa handles Korean — same team, same care.
No pressure, clear processYou’ll know each step, every deadline and what it costs before you sign.
★★★★★5.0on Google ↗Melissa Jung, REALTOR® · TREC License #785998 · MRG Realty · IABS
08 — Client reviews

In their own words.

5.0★★★★★on Google
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“You answered every single question with such sincerity, and during the house viewings, you always diligently checked every nook and cranny, which gave me confidence. Thanks to you, I felt at ease and was able to proceed smoothly. Thank you for staying faithfully with me until the very end!”
Soyong L.Google review
★★★★★
“Miss Jung was exceptional all the way. Went the extra mile to give us results when in need to find the right deal in a very polite and professional manner. My wife and I are very pleased with Miss Jung’s fantastic attention. Thank you much!!”
Willy T.Google review

Quoted from Google reviews as written.

09 — COMMON QUESTIONS

Straight answersbefore you move.

How high are property taxes in Austin?

Typically about 1.9–2.5% of a home’s value per year, and higher in newer neighborhoods with a MUD tax. Texas has no state income tax, and the homestead exemption takes $140,000 off your home’s school-tax value once you live there.

How hot does it get?

Summers are long. A normal year has about 29 days over 100°F, while winters are mild. Most families plan around it with good AC, shade and the many lakes and pools.

Which areas have the best schools?

Many suburban districts have mostly A- and B-rated campuses, and some central neighborhoods do too. Ratings vary street by street, so compare areas first and then check the exact address with the district.

Can I buy a home before I move to Austin?

Yes. Many of our clients buy from out of state or from Korea using video tours, e-signing and a remote inspection. Remote or mail-away closing is often possible, depending on your lender and title company.

Should I rent first?

If you don’t yet know where you’ll work or which schools you want, renting for 6–12 months is a sensible choice. We help with leases too, and many renters buy with us later.

Are home prices still going up?

Not right now. Prices have come down from the 2022 peak and buyers have more room to negotiate. We don’t predict prices; we help you buy a home that fits your life and budget.

10 — Market report

Austin,this month.

Room to negotiate on buying, tight on renting. With 5.1 months of inventory, buyers have leverage. Rental listings are down 28% from a year ago, so good rentals go fast — start six weeks before move-in.

Sales · August 2026
Median sales price$412,000▼ -6.4%
Closed sales2,501▼ -7.3%
New listings3,579▼ -7.0%
Months of inventory5.1▼ -0.4
Active listings13,676▼ -6.5%
Pending sales2,623▲ +1.5%
Average days on market66▼ -3
Average close to list93.2%▲ 92.2% → 93.2%
Leases · August 2026
Median rent$2,150→ 0%
Closed leases2,920▼ -6.2%
Months of inventory1.6▼ -0.7
Active leases4,296▼ -27.9%
Average days on market43▼ -1
Average close to rent96.8%▲ 95.7% → 96.8%

Source: Unlock MLS, Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos MSA, August 2026 · vs. same month last year

Tell me your move-in date.I’ll take care of the rest.

Book a 30-minute consultationEmail us in EnglishEnglish · 512-317-6595 · MarkinCedarpark@gmail.com
한국어 · 512-822-6908 · AustinLifeMelissa@gmail.com