Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Schools | |
| Austin Independent School District - Official Web Site of AISD. Search schools by Zip Code and Neighborhood. Learn more about programs and events within AISD. | |
| Eanes ISD - Located in the Westlake Area of Austin, Eanes ISD is one of Texas' Premiere School Districts. | |
| Lake Travis ISD - Lake Travis' Independent School District official website. This serves the communities of Lakeway and Bee Caves. | |
| Round Rock ISD - Round Rock Independent School District official website. | |
| Dripping Springs ISD - Dripping Springs Independent School District official website. | |
| Austin's Private Schools Directory - Information about Austin's Private Schools and Camps! | |
| University of Texas at Austin - UT's Official Web Site. Hook 'em Horns! | |
| Huston-Tillotson College - A coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences, operated jointly under the auspices of the American Missionary Association of the United Church of Christ and the Board of Education of the United Methodist Church. | |
| St. Edwards University - Austin's Esteemed Independent Catholic University | |
eSchoolprofile.com - Free School Reports.
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| TX Education Agency - School reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| US State Departments of Education - Get information for all 50 states. | |
| Mortgage | |
Sente Mortgage - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Home and Garden | |
Cantera Doors - The Premier Manufacturer of Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Doors, Entries and Windows.
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| Cindy Gibbs Interior Design - I specialize in Interior Re-design, New Construction/Remodel, Creative Window Treatments & Bedding, World Trade Mart Access, Kitchen Design, Granite Countertops, Commercial & Residential Flooring, Specialty Tile Design, Accessorizing & Art Lighting, Furniture Upholstery & Refinishing, 25+ years experience | |
| Cutting Edge Concrete - Scored and Stained Concrete | |
| Hogan Irrigation - New sprinkler system installations or repairs to exisiting sprinkler systems. | |
| Home Builders Association of Austin - The leading not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to residential construction and remodeling in Central Texas. | |
| Image Tile and Carpet - Tile, granite, stone, hardwood, laminate, carpet - your complete flooring resource. | |
| Mosquito Control Systems - We eliminate Mosquitoes, and most all other outdoor insects, great for pool areas, back yards, patio and deck areas, boat houses, lake homes, horse facilities, or any other outdoor area. | |
| Vintage Material Supply Co. - Reclaims and sells vintage timber and lumber, primarily old-growth longleaf pine, sinker pine and cypress, and native Texas timbers. | |
| Moving Guide | |
| Austin Chamber of Commerce Moving Info - The Austin Chamber of Commerce's Guide to Moving to Austin | |
| Shopping | |
Central Market - Central Market is a destination - a fresh market for people who are passionate about food.
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| Whole Foods - Austin is home to the headquarters of Whole Foods. Visit their flagship store at the corner of 6th and Lamar | |
| The Domain - New High-end Shopping Destination in North Austin | |
| South Congress - Unique Boutiques and Restaurants Characterize This Shopping Area Minutes From Downtown. | |
| Waterloo Records - World Famous Waterloo Records - If you can't find it here, you can't find it anywhere! | |
| Hill Country Galleria - New Galleria Style Shopping Center in Southwest Austin - minutes from Lakeway, Bee Caves, Spicewood and several other Lake Travis Communities | |
| End of an Ear - Best Place to Find Vintage Vinyl and Rare Independent Music Releases | |
| Austin Music Scene | |
Austin City Limits Festival - "Must Go" 3-day September music festival.
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| Austin Lyric Opera - Upcoming events, season tickets, directions, etc. | |
| Austin Symphony - All you need to know about Austin's Symphony. | |
| South By Southwest (SXSW) - World renowned annual conference and festival for Web, Music and Film Industries... | |
6th Street - Bar and Restaurant Destination for Many Tourists - Featuring Live Music Every Night!
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| Austin Outside | |
| Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail - A Beautiful gravel pathway that circles Town Lake and is popular for off-road bicycling, outdoor running, and strolling through Austin by foot. | |
| Zilker Park - "Austin's most loved park" on 351 acres in downtown Austin. | |
| Austin Nature and Science Center - Native animals, plants and geology of Central Texas. | |
| Barton Creek Greenbelt - The most popular greenbelt at 7.9 miles long within 809 lushly wooded acres. | |
| Barton Springs Swimming Pool - One of Austin's famous landmarks and easily the most popular swimming hole in the city. | |
| Central Texas Parks - Great Guide to Austin/Central Texas Parks like Pedernales River State Park, Enchanted Rock and others. | |
| Lake Travis - Texas Parks and Wildlife Guide to Lake Travis | |
| Zilker Botanical Garden - The most garden varieties in Austin. | |
| Sports | |
| Austin Ice Bats - The official Austin Ice Bats website. | |
| Austin Runners Club - News about Austin's HUGE runners scene. | |
| Austin Toros - Our NBA Development League Team, The Austin Toros | |
| Round Rock Express - Local favorite minor league baseball team. | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - IRS Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners. | |
| Homeowner deductions information - IRS Itemized Deductions/Standard Deductions for Real Estate (Taxes, Mortgage Interest, Points, Other Property Expenses). | |
| How to report moving expenses - IRS Publication 521 (2003)- Moving Expenses - information. | |
| Selling your home - IRS information about capital gains from the sale of your home. | |
| Area Information | |
| Austin 360.com - What's Going on in Austin this week... | |
| Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau - | |
| Local Information - Research local area information, statistics, and events. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - Forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - Maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Austin Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Coldwell Banker - Browse through this website to read about our company, its history and about exciting opportunities with the country's premier, full-service provider of real estate services to home buyers, sellers and owners. | |
| Coldwell Banker United - The #1 Real Estate Company in the South East! | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - Find weather info anywhere in the U.S.
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| USPS' Movers Guide - Help for planning and executing your move from the U.S. Post Office. | |
| Austin Communities | |
| Costa Bella Waterfront Community - Costa Bella Information and Highlights. | |
| Lakecliff on Lake Travis - Lakecliff Community Information and Highlights. | |
