A Simple Way to Search for Homes in Austin
I was lucky enough to visit Austin, Texas when I was 15 years old. It was old enough to get into some trouble with the friend I was visiting, but not enough to drive. So, we either walked around or were driven. Spending those 3 weeks in Austin made a huge impression on me which has lasted to today.
On occasion I get a little wanderlust, and check out online resources for real estate in different areas. I feel that it helps to dream, when I start feeling a little priced out of our market. Today I found this site which focuses on Austin real estate, as well as that of Dallas. Using an online resource like this is actually a very cool way to view homes and other properties, when in another state.
As with many online real estate resources, this site makes good use of slide shows, virtual tours and aerial photographs. After poking around the site for just a few minutes, I actually found a really great looking home that would cost much less than we did for our current home. I guess you could call that wishful thinking or practical dreaming!
I was also impressed with their site design and user interface, which is just another way of saying that the site was easy to use.
Saving gas + indulging my desire to (virtually) move to another city was a true winner for me. This one (and this idea) gets a simple + green thumbs up.