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12005 Mystic Forest
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12005 Mystic Forest

12005 Mystic Forest Ln, Austin, TX 78739 For Sale $999,000 | Owner Financing AvailableVIDEO TOUR 4,497 sqft 7 bedrooms 4.5 baths Master suite on main floor Guest bedroom on main floor 6 bedrooms on second level Sun-filled dining room Office space (can be converted to a bedroom) Located in Shady Holl

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Cotton Gateway: A New Residential Neighborhood in San Marcos
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Cotton Gateway: A New Residential Neighborhood in San Marcos

San Marcos is getting a new 491-acre residential neighborhood, Cotton Gateway, featuring 1,600 lots ranging from 40- to 60-feet wide with a minimum of a 30-foot building setback. The project is being engineered by Kimley-Horn, and will include at least eight acres of green space and parks.

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"Del Valle ISD Purchases $25 Million Worth of Land for 3 Schools"
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"Del Valle ISD Purchases $25 Million Worth of Land for 3 Schools"

The Del Valle Independent School District has purchased 149 acres in Whisper Valley for a total of $25 million. Surveying of the site has already begun and construction of the high school is scheduled to commence later this year. The land will be used for two separate educational institutions – a mi

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Southwestern University planning $100 million expansion
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Southwestern University planning $100 million expansion

​​GEORGETOWN – Southwestern University is moving forward with a $100 million expansion program. New facilities will include residence halls, a baseball and softball​ stadium, football stadium, and amphitheater. Southwestern will also b​e renovating Mood-Bridwell Hall, which houses the Brown Coll

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Highest Ranked School Districts in Austin
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Highest Ranked School Districts in Austin

Ensuring your kids receive the best education possible is an absolute must no matter where you live. In the Austin area, there are incredible school districts in every county. Whether you’re searching for pre-k, elementary, or high school for your kids, Austin has the perfect educational environment

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Top 10 Patios in Austin, Texas
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Top 10 Patios in Austin, Texas

In Austin, our temperatures rarely dip below 40, and the sun usually shines. So, if you’re moving to Austin, Texas, outdoor eating and drinking is going to be a common occurrence. Whether you are going to party with friends or taking your parents to brunch, this top ten list of drinking and dining p

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Best Places to Drink Frosé in Austin
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Best Places to Drink Frosé in Austin

Love Frosé? Love Austin? Why not combine the two and make a day of it? We’ve put together a list of fun and fabulous places to cool off with a frosé. If you’re not exactly sure what Frosé is, let’s give you a quick primer. Initially, it started as a frozen rosé, hence the […]

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The Latest Big Tech Coming to Austin!
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The Latest Big Tech Coming to Austin!

The word "Austin" is becoming synonymous with the word "growth." More than 35 companies have moved to the city last year alone, and many existing companies are amping up their hiring. Why is this? Some of the biggest reasons are significantly lower taxes, cheaper real estate, and less regulation. Al

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How to Pick the Right Austin Neighborhood for You
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How to Pick the Right Austin Neighborhood for You

So you’ve decided to call Austin, TX, home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and find a house. But where to start? You may have an idea of what size house you’re looking for, but what about the type of neighborhood you hope to live in? Don’t worry, we’re here to help […]

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