Vibrant and bustling, Austin is full of great events year-round. For those who like to plan, here is a look at some can’t miss annual events – with their 2019 dates (if it was available) – around Austin and Georgetown for 2019:
Can’t Miss Annual Events – Austin
February
Carnaval Brasileiro
February 9, 2019
Emo’s – 2015 E Riverside Drive, Austin
Austin Marathon
February 17, 2019
Downtown Austin
March
South by Southwest
March 8-16, 2019
Downtown Austin
Rodeo Austin
March 16-30, 2019
9100 Decker Lake Road
Tickets now on sale
ABC Zilker Kite Festival
March 31, 2019
Zilker Park
April
Austin Food + Wine Festival
April 26-28, 2019
Auditorium Shores/Fair Market
Austin Reggae Fest
April 19-21, 2019
Auditorium Shores
Dragon Boat Festival
April 27-28, 2019
Festival Beach, Lady Bird Lake
Moontower Comedy Festival
April 24-27, 2019
Paramount Theatre Austin
May
Lone Star Jam
9100 Decker Lake Road
June
ROT Rally
June 13-16, 2019
All over Austin
July
Austin 4th of July Symphony and Fireworks
July 4, 2019
Vic Mathias Shores
August
The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Austin Ice Cream Festival
Fiesta Gardens
Bat Fest ATX
August 24, 2019
Congress Avenue Bridge
September
Austin Pride Festival & Parade
Fantastic Fest
September 19-26, 2019
Old Pecan Street Festival
September 21-22, 2019
East Sixth Street
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
Fiesta Gardens
October
Austin City Limits
October 4-13, 2019
Zilker Park
Austin Film Festival
October 24-31
November
Austin Celtic Festival
November 2-3, 2019
Pioneer Farms
Texas Book Festival
State Capitol Building in Austin
December
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Palmer Events Center
Austin Trail of Lights
Zilker Park
Can’t Miss Annual Events – Georgetown
First Fridays on the Square
Georgetown Town Square
First Friday of each month
Second Saturday Market Days & Concerts
Georgetown Square
Second Saturday from March through November
March
Georgetown Swirl
Georgetown Square
Early March
April
Red Poppy Festival
Courthouse Square
Late April
June
Music on the Square Summer Concerts
Georgetown Town Square
Every Friday in June, July and August
September
Georgetown Wine & Music Festival
Georgetown Town Square
Late September
November
Lighting of the Square
Georgetown Town Square
Friday after Thanksgiving
December
Christmas Stroll
Downtown Georgetown
Early December
The fun never stops in and around the Austin-area! For additional events and festivals, give us a call. We would be happy to help you find something you’ll enjoy!
Buying a home is exciting, there’s no doubt about that! However, before you place an offer, you should take a deeper look at the neighborhood. What signs tell you a neighborhood isn’t the best? Watch out for these neighborhood red flags – you’ll be glad you did when it comes time to sell:
7 Neighborhood Red Flags
First, let’s focus on the actual neighborhood.
Too many homes are on the market
Take a drive around the neighborhood. Do you see a lot of “for sale” signs? If so, forget this neighborhood and move on. Neighborhoods with tons of “for sale” signs may point to illiquidity in the market and pricing pressure, which can be a risk for buyers. However, that isn’t always the case. Some families may be looking to cash in on rising home values. Others may be downsizing. Talk to your REALTOR® to try and get the real story!
There’s no available parking
Whether you are looking downtown or in a suburb, parking is a definite concern. While you may have a garage, there may not be space for guests. With that in mind, take a look around to see if there is street parking. There is nothing more frustrating than not having a spot for your friends and family to park.
Homes look too similar
Ever hear of a cookie-cutter neighborhood? These homes all look very similar. The homes looking similar isn’t the issue. The issue is whether or not you see some differentiating factors: decorative wreaths, garden art, etc. If every home looks exactly the same, the homeowner’s association may be too restrictive. This lack of creative freedom may not drive you crazy in the beginning, but the control could be too much to handle down the road.
Next door homes aren’t well-maintained
The condition of surrounding homes can be detrimental to the value of a home. Drive around and look at the properties to get a feel for how the neighbors take care of their property. If the neighborhood looks run down, it may not be a great place to buy.
Now, let’s take a look at some aspects surrounding the neighborhood.
It’s in an industrial area
Industrial areas are not very appealing. Take a drive around the surrounding areas of the neighborhood and look for strip malls, restaurants, boutiques and more. These nearby amenities are great for you when you own the home, and even better when it comes time to sell.
There are lots of empty storefronts nearby
Don’t simply look for storefronts, look to see if they are busy. Busy is a sign of a great area while vacant storefronts signal an area in decline.
Fewer students enrolling in the school district
Even if you don’t have kids, the school district matters. The sign of a great school district and area is an increasing or steady enrollment of students. Shrinking class sizes are a red flag and signal the school may not be a great option for your children.
Bottom line? Take a drive around the neighborhood and think about the home’s resale value before you buy. The above neighborhood red flags could be detrimental to your investment.
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