The capital city of Austin is located in Travis County in Central Texas, stretched along the scenic banks of the Colorado River. Austin ranks number 15 of the largest cities in the country and the estimated 750,000 population is expected to grow. In recent years, Austin is gaining speed on the arts, entertainment and culture making it a fierce competitor to the likes of New York City and Los Angeles for world-class dining, music and nightlife. The once L.A. based film and television industry has taken a sharp interest in this thriving city for its business-friendly climate and diverse on-location shoots.

Living in Austin has attracted a flock of cross-country transplants for the easy cost of housing and more bang for your Texas buck. The Austin real estate business is booming with bargain deals on carefree condo living and single family homes situated near the pulse of the city. Choose your Texas paradise from upscale urban developments to waterfront country estates; Austin offers it all at the price you want to pay.

The architecture in Austin takes on a form as diverse and eclectic as its residents, with properties fashioned in the traditional Spanish, Southwest, ultra-modern, and even Newport, Rhode Island castle designs. Everyone's an individual in Austin and can savor the international flavor of this uniquely cultivated city.