Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Cost of Living & Salary Calculator - Compare cost of living from city to city | |
| Market Updates | |
| Home Sales Hit Record for 3rd Year - Available houses became more expensive and harder to find in Central Texas in 2005. | |
| General Austin Websites | |
| Official City of Austin website - Official information on the city council and all city services including: water, garbage and recycling pickup, police, EMS, fire, and airport information | |
| Austin Chamber of Commerce - A wealth of valuable high-level information about the Austin area; includes basic information for newcomers about area health care, education, utilities and daycare and includes likns to more specific information | |
| Austin 360 - Research local area info, stats and events | |
| Austin American-Statesman - Austin's daily newspaper online | |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport - Airport information | |
| Austin Chronicle - Local alternative arts and entertainment news weekly | |
| Austin Chronicle Restaurant Guide - See how local restaurants rate | |
| Austin Convention & Visitor's Bureau - Visitor information | |
| Austin Convention Center - Check out the events calendar and more | |
| Austin Parks and Recreation - Information about area and neighborhood parks, trails, pools, tennis courts, city museums, and arts organizations | |
| Austin Public Library - Library information in English & Spanish; includes access to card catalog | |
| Capital Metro - Everything you need to know about public transportation in Austin | |
| Citysearch - Austin - Up-to-date information about and reviews of local businesses | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Austin Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Database of licensed interstate movers. | |
| 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! | |
| Pinnacle Movers - Gives a list of certified movers by name and geographical area. | |
| Tx Department of Transportation - Database of movers with active licenses. | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| School Ratings | |
| Accountability Ratings - Texas' school performance report | |
| Great Schools - School comparisons | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Texas Education Agency - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Schools- Public | |
| Austin Independent School District - Austin ISD | |
| Bastrop Independent School District - Bastrop ISD | |
| Eanes Independent School District - Eanes ISD | |
| Georgetown Independent School District - Georgetown ISD | |
| Hays Consolidated Independent School District - Hays Consolidated ISD | |
| Lake Travis Independent School District - Lake Travis ISD | |
| Leander Independent School District - Leander ISD | |
| Pflugerville Independent School District - Pflugerville ISD | |
| Round Rock Independent School District - Round Rock ISD | |
| Schools - Private | |
| Hyde Park Baptist School - | |
| Kirby Hall School - | |
| Regents School of Austin - | |
| St. Andrew's Episcopal School - | |
| St. Gabriel's School - | |
| St. Louis Catholic School - | |
| St. Michael's Academy - | |
| St. Stephen's Episcopal School - | |
| University & Colleges | |
| University of Texas at Austin - The University of Texas at Austin | |
| Austin Community College - Austin Community College | |
| St. Edwards University - St. Edwards University | |
| Texas State University at San Marco - Texas State University at San Marcos | |
| Concordia University - Concordia University | |
| Huston-Tillotson College - Huston-Tillotson College | |
| Southwestern University - Southwestern University | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Mortgage | |
Clear Progress- Mortages in Motion - Pre-qualify online for mortgage
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Mortgage Calculators - How much home can I afford?
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| Is buying a home right for you? - Step-by-step tutorial on the home buying decision process & the mortgage application process | |
| Settlement Statement Tutorial - Interactive settlement statement | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
