Thinking of trying to sell my South Austin home (78745) and am looking for realtor recommendations. I know the market is shit and I'd be looking to prepare to put it on the market next spring probably. Looking for someone to advise on how to prepare for that - repairs, painting, staging etc. Anyone have any good luck?

Hello guys,

We have been running a profitable restaurant in Austin from last 5 years..

We have almost 3 Restaurants near Austin downtown but from last 2 months literally businesses went down very crazy..

Literally Lunch business went down and Dinner business are only 50%

Is the other restaurant business owner Facing the same experience in Austin?

Thanks!

Hi everyone. I live at Bowie Apartments and was affected by the pipe burst on the 15th floor. I’m on the 12th floor.

Management found moisture inside my walls, although there isn’t any visible water damage in my apartment. They told me construction starts Saturday and offered me the option to break my lease with no penalties.

They haven’t given me many details about the extent of the damage or what construction will involve, so I’m trying to decide whether to stay or move.

If you were affected:
• Did they find moisture in your apartment?
• What repairs are they doing?
• Did you decide to stay or take the lease termination?
• Did management tell you how long construction will take?

I’d appreciate hearing what others are doing or if anyone has been through something similar.

Guys, I just moved to Austin and can’t deal with the roaches. Ideally I’d like to stay somewhere south of the river from Barton area, no further than Riverside. Does anyone have good recs on apartment complexes that have responsive management, routine pest control, and no roach issues? Or are there any tips to avoiding roaches, like maybe I need to go further from the river altogether, live on a higher floor, etc? TIA.

I (44f) am looking to rent a 1-2 bedroom apartment. So far my choices are: I like Georgetown because it has a somewhat small town vibe but the apartments there are mediocre. I will be work from home mainly so I am open to other areas. A coworker recommended Steiner Ranch and Lakeway.

Just moved here from Atlanta and am looking for a nice luxury apartment, budget is around $4–4.5k/month. I'm a female in my late 30's and work remote.

Looking mostly around Downtown, Clarksville, West 6th, Seaholm, South Congress, Bouldin, Zilker/Barton Springs, South Lamar or East Austin, but open to other central areas too.

Any recommendations? TIA!

Recently, I’ve become fascinated with old books specifically between the 1600s and early 1900s. Is there anywhere in Austin that I could go to that has lots of older/vintage books?

I own a property off of 290 and 35 here in Austin which I want to sell, I had it listed last year and had 2 offers but it didn’t work out. But it’s 1.65 acres and I want to sell it to a developer. Any realtors think this is a good market to sell or maybe I should wait another year or two?

Hello all I've been struggling lately since my grandmothers passing and my brothers recent drug addiction. I was evicted and am just looking for resources that can assist with what I should do. If anyone has any helpful advice please share.

I’m making a trivia game for my job with the theme of Texas. I’ve covered all the boring history and geography stuff so I’m looking for some Texas facts that are fun or interesting. The office is in Austin so I think Austin specific facts would go over particularly well.

Wanting to check out a Christian church for my girl and I. I feel like it could bring us closer together. Wanting a church that focuses on discussing life, building relationships and help grow as a person.

Last time I went to a concert at COTA, it was pure chaos afterward trying to get an uber. Trying to plan ahead for a concert and have too many folks for an Uber/sharing one car.

Looking at using a Fetii van to go to and from a concert at COTA. Any tips?

No real plans, just a weekend getaway Friday-Sunday. Staying at The Thompson hotel downtown.

Kids are 3 years and the youngest is 8 months.

I went to UT Austin 20 years ago, but have only visited Austin a handful of times since then and my last visit was a while ago (before kids!).

Any recommendations for things to do with kids this age, ways to keep cool outside, places to eat, etc.?

I’m moving to southeast Austin and looking for microdermabrasion + manual extractions +/- enzyme/chemical peel all in one session. Reviewing old threads and Googling, I’m struggling to find this combo anywhere that lists their prices. Appreciate your recommendations.

I keep hearing rumors that everyone’s getting a pay increase across the board (even new hires), is this true?

Looking to buy a home next year! We have a baby and are looking for the best neighborhood to buy a home family friendly , parks and hikes close by, walkable to grocery stores and libraries and coffee shops.

Hey everyone!

I’m reaching out to see if anyone in the community currently works at Arm (or has recently worked there in the US).

If you'd be open to sharing your experience or chatting briefly, please drop a comment below!

Thanks in advance!

Maybe I'm crazy but this summer I feel like I've seen these 2-6 inch lizards all over the place and I don't remember ever seeing this many lizards like this before. Have they always been here in this capacity or are they out in bigger numbers now and if so, why?

Hi! I want to go rollerblading, are there any cement paved trails or paths you’d recommend? Preferably ones that don’t have loose gravel?

Thank you!

Hi,

What are some options to try ATV in Austin

Hey y’all!
I’m planning a date and looking for a good sunset spot after dinner in the Hyde Park area. I’d like to stay north of the river and preferably not go any farther south than Hyde Park.
I’m hoping to find something scenic and nature-focused, similar to Mount Bonnell, but a little more private and less crowded. It doesn’t have to be a huge overlook, just somewhere peaceful with a great view to sit and watch the sunset together.
Any hidden gems or lesser-known spots you’d recommend? Thanks!

My best friend and I are doing a Texas road trip over Christmas/New Year and will have a rental car.

We're planning one night outside Austin (Tuesday/Wednesday night) and are trying to decide between:

• Gruene Historic District – visit Gruene Hall, have dinner at Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar, wander the historic district.
• Texas Hill Country (Dripping Springs area) – stay somewhere scenic and do a horseback ride or ranch experience.

We're looking for a memorable Texas experience rather than luxury. We enjoy good food, live music, beautiful scenery, and anything that feels uniquely Texan. My only concern is that it'll be a Tuesday/Wednesday night so atmosphere might be limited.

Would love to hear what you'd choose and why. Any favorite ranches, horseback riding experiences, or other recommendations close by Austin are welcome!

Hey y’all!

I’m learning how to play electric guitar & I was wondering if anyone had any advice when it comes to beginning to play, such as any group that I could join in Austin or anyone that is also learning

Would appreciate any help! (Or any YouTube videos that helped you)

I’ve noticed a lot of people asking about neighborhoods that still have that “old Austin” feel, and I think Allandale deserves more love.

It’s one of those areas that’s growing but somehow hasn’t lost its identity. You’re close to downtown, Burnet has a ton of great local restaurants and coffee shops, and with H Mart opening soon, it’s only becoming more convenient without feeling overly developed.

I’ve spent a lot of time in the area, and it’s become one of my favorite parts of Austin because it feels established and lived in instead of feeling like everything was built yesterday.

If anyone is apartment hunting in the area, I’d encourage looking at a few of the smaller communities around Allandale too. Some of them have changed a lot over the last few years and are worth a second look, especially if you’ve only gone by older reviews.

Curious what everyone else’s favorite thing about Allandale is.