Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Austin, Lakeway and Dripping Springs have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
| Austin Community College - Find information on Austin Community College | |
| Austin ISD - Homepage of the Austin Independent School District | |
| Dripping Springs ISD - Information on Dripping Springs Independent School District | |
| Lake Travis ISD - Find information on the Lake Travis School District | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| TEA Accountability Rating System - A Guide to Help You Select Schools for the 2009-2010 School Year | |
| The University of Texas - The homepage of The University of Texas at Austin | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
| Austin American Statesman - Austin news, sports, weather, Longhorns, business | |
| Austin360 - Austin entertainment, events, food, and music | |
| City of Austin - City of Austin official website | |
| City of Lakeway - Official website of the City of Lakeway | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Lakeway Civic Connection - Directory and calendar for the Lakeway area | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Bed and Breakfast | |
| Fredericksburg, Texas Bed and Breakfast - A nature and wildlife bed and breakfast located in the beautiful hill country of Texas. | |
| Electricians | |
| A-One Electric - No Job Too Small! Residential/Commercial, remodeling, service upgrades, phone/cable work, tenant finish outs, pool repair, rewiring | |
| JC Electric - For service and repair in the Lake South area. 30 years experience. | |
| Home Warranty Companies (Residential Service Contracts) | |
| Allied Home Warranty - Your Texas Based Neighbor for Home Warranty Coverage. | |
| American Home Shield - Flex Plan | |
| First American Home Warranty - Home Buyers Protection Plan | |
| Home Warranty of America - Comprehensive coverage plan | |
| Home Warranty of America video - 9 minute video to help you familiarize yourself with how to use a HWA home warranty. | |
| Land America Best Home Warranty - Protection from the high cost of repairs. | |
| Old Republic Home Protection Plan - Coverage and Service to Protect Your American Dream. | |
| Inspectors | |
| Burgess Inspections - Providing quality residential and commercial inspections since 1969 | |
| ECAD Auditors - List of Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) auditors. ECAD audits are required for Homeowners selling their properties older than 10 years that lie within the Austin city limits and are serviced by Austin Energy. Each energy efficiency audit will be good for 10 years. | |
| Nunnallee Inspections - Providing clients "peace of mind!" | |
| Pillar to Post Inspections - Professional home inspection services for Travis, Williamson, Bell, Burnett and Bastrop Counties | |
| Urban & Rural Home Inspections - Inspected Once, Inspected Right | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Personal History Videos | |
| Life Stories Alive-Seeing Memories Come to Life - Capturing a living history, providing a video canvas, framing your legacy and life philosophy. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Alamo Title Build Your Own Relocation Book - Area community profiles, recreation and entertainment, Texas property ownership, local housing information, medical and community services, education, wining/dining/shopping | |
| All Firefighter Movers - Off-Duty Firefighters to Help You Move. "You Pack It; We Stack It" | |
| Heavenly Care Movers - Licensed, bonded and insured professional moving crews. | |
| M&M Super Movers and Storage - Serving the state of Texas and beyond from the Austin metro area. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Repair Costs Estimates | |
| Residential Construction and Remodeling Estimates - This tool provides a list of the estimated costs to upgrade or replace the major systems and components in a typical home. It also provides a general guideline for the life-expectancies of those systems. | |
| Service Directory | |
| Austin Fine Floors - Unique floor coverings from around the globe | |
| Austin's Best Contractors Network - Finding reliable local contractors made easy. All companies selected to join our team are "A" rated accredited businesses. We've done the research so you don't have to. | |
| Cosby's Appliance Service - Excellent appliance repair in the Lake South area. Over 30 years experience, reasonable rates and prompt service. Call Bill at 512-263-5797. | |
| Hair Sylists - Make an appointment with my favorite stylist/colorist, Sarwat Anwar! | |
| Locksmith - Mobile locksmith and rekey services | |
| Oak Hill Appliance - Service, parts & advice for over 25 years. | |
| Young Carpet Cleaning & Repairs - Carpet cleaning, repairs, 24 hour water extraction. | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
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