That unmistakable, steady buzz that can be heard clearly on both U.S. coasts is getting louder. It’s coming from a few metropolitan areas that are enjoying red hot, post-pandemic economies. The common factor for this unbridled growth? Technology. Tech hubs are drawing smart young workers like honey draws busy bees and one of the most dynamic of these hubs is the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metro area. According to this Axios article, from February 2020 to January 2022, this central Texas metro... View Article
Winters in the usually sunny and mild climate of the Texas Hill Country can sometimes get a little cold. It’s not New York City cold (not by a longshot!) but it’s not as toasty as, say, July. In the master-planned community of MorningStar, located north of Austin, near Georgetown, the new homes have access to ATMOS natural gas, state-of-the-art engineering, insulation and appliances, all of which help residents save a ton of money on utilities during the winter months. However,... View Article
Sometimes when you’re stressed or bored or both, the playful part of your brain says, “let’s do silly things”. If you’re lucky, these silly things are inspired. Such was the case with five, otherwise sane women – wives and mothers – who all live in the same neighborhood of MorningStar, a charming community, just north of Austin. These women and their families loved spending time together for block parties, swimming parties and just hanging out together. Then came COVID –... View Article
It’s a scene from an earlier, less hurried, time. Some kids are splashing in the cool water of the pool while others are experiencing the thrill of catching the “big one” in the fishing pond. For all the peace, quiet and safe surroundings, this could be a hundred years ago, but Jaime and Robert Sladek know it’s 2019, and just another day in MorningStar! As one of the early homeowners in this planned community just north of Austin, the Sladek... View Article
Austin, Texas, consistently tops lists of best places to live, and ranks first on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best places to live in the U.S. It’s also ranked the fourth best place to retire. But everyone, even residents of one of the nation’s greatest cities, needs a break from familiar surroundings from time to time. Austin boasts access to a wide range of great nearby locations for day trips. Here are our picks for the top five-day... View Article