Before learning about Austin's property tax issues, let's see what property tax is? So here is the answer. The annual property tax is the amount paid by a landowner to the local government. In long-term expenditure, it is crucial to have a rational expectation of how much you might be paying to budget; accordingly, it is even more important if you are relocating. Taxes that are assessed and charged annually based on 100% of the market value of your home or property are known as property taxes, though the tax rate varies with location. The profit from property taxes is supposed to be used for maintaining the community infrastructure.   

We know that Austin comes under Texas, and the tax rates in Texas are among the highest in the country; it ranked 3rd…

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The Best Steakhouse in San Antonio 

Located just north of San Antonio in the tiny town of Bulverde sits one of the best steakhouses in Texas; The Tejas Steakhouse & Saloon. The saloon itself is practically a western art gallery expertly decorated in authentic western pieces, paintings, and memorabilia. Atmosphere aside, if you take one bite into their famous “KC Steak”, a few nibbles of their “Green Pepper Mac & Cheese”, or a sip of just about any drink you could imagine from their bar selection, it’s easy to see how they were named Best Steakhouse in San Antonio by both SA Magazine and USA Today. 

   As if the award-winning steakhouse wasn’t enough to make you want to drop what you’re doing, jam the family in the car, and head off into the…

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San Antonio is trading its old-school frontier town image for one of a 21st century hotspot. At least, that’s what the Wall Street Journal has noticed. A recent article in the Journal shows that as Alamo City becomes more and more a tech-business hub, investors are putting more money into developing downtown into a place tech-savvy professionals want to spend time in and businesses gather.

According to the Journal, since 2011, 2,900 housing units (five times the number built in the entire decade prior) have been built or are in the planning or construction phase. In the downtown’s northwest end, a 120,000-square-foot former department store is being converted into a communal workspace for tech professionals called “Geekdom,” which already has 800…

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You might have heard by now that San Antonio is the fastest-growing tech hub in Texas. As more tech startups and emerging companies look to do business with the military bases and the ever-evolving South Texas Medical Center, and as the city ramps up its efforts to revitalize and expand its reborn downtown, more young, tech-savvy professionals are looking to adopt the lifestyle San Antonio has to offer.

Which, of course, begs the question, where do young professionals want to live? Here are some of the most sought-after areas in San Antonio :

Downtown

Young professionals these days embrace urban living in a way their predecessors never did. And San Antonio’s growing downtown, complete with revitalized urban buildings and a coming city rail…

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If you’re looking to build your new home in an up-and-coming end of the River City, look no further than these new neighborhoods.

1. Mission del Lago.

Called “the pride of south San Antonio,” Mission del Lago is a master planned community of  custom homes surrounding the beautiful Mission del Lago Golf Course in a neighborhood of quiet cul-de-sacs.  If you’re thinking that this sounds like a cookie-cutter subdivision, think again. Mission del Lago blends diverse styles and sizes of homes designed to meet varying tastes and budgets. The community borders the 1,200-acre Mitchell Lake Wildlife Refuge and Audubon Center and will soon feature the Medina Walking Trail. For the children, school is just a short walk to renowned Gallardo Elementary School,…

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Condos For SaleAs the second largest city in Texas, San Antonio has plenty going for it, including a thriving business economy and an impressive real estate market. In particular, the condominium buildings of San Antonio have made the real estate market in San Antonio quite exciting, given their beautiful residences, their upscale features, and their impressive amenities.

Here is our list of the top 4 condo buildings in San Antonio:

1.  Alteza Condos

The Alteza Condos is 10 stories tall and is situated above the beautiful Grand Hyatt. This condo building features 147 luxury condo residences and a number of lovely building amenities, including a private, rooftop swimming pool, full-time concierge services, and a private lobby. Further, residences of Alteza…

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