Author Archives for Missy Hodges

Home Prices Dip In Austin’s Northern Suburbs

December 28, 2022 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Home Prices Dip In Austin’s Northern Suburbs

There’s some great news if your plans for the coming year include building a new home in one of the hottest areas of Texas. Recently released data show that home prices in the Round Rock/Georgetown zip codes, just north of Austin, are trending downward. The master-planned community of MorningStar is located smack dab in the middle of this little piece of Hill Country heaven! According to a recent report from the news service Axios, new Zillow data shows a slight... View Article


Update: Good News For MorningStar Commuters

October 15, 2022 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Update: Good News For MorningStar Commuters

For current residents or homebuyers who are considering building a home in MorningStar, a master-planned community located north of Austin in Georgetown, there has been a flurry of good news recently. The big news came from the last census report. This revealed what many already knew. Georgetown is the fastest-growing city in America!  The U.S. Census figures noted that from July 2020 to July 2021, Georgetown’s population increased by 10.5%—a rate of growth that would reportedly double the city’s population... View Article


A Stunning And Sustainable Outdoor Space: Here are 4 Ways To Have Both

August 25, 2022 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on A Stunning And Sustainable Outdoor Space: Here are 4 Ways To Have Both

Here’s a fact that might surprise you. “Nearly 80% of people who have remodeled or built an outdoor patio space have an increased sense of enjoyment when they are at home.” This is according to a 2018 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For residents of MorningStar, a master-planned community, located just north of Austin in Georgetown, this makes complete sense. It’s part of the reason they moved there in the first place. With immaculately tended... View Article


Georgetown Is the Fastest Growing City in America: What This Means for MorningStar Homebuyers

June 30, 2022 12:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Georgetown Is the Fastest Growing City in America: What This Means for MorningStar Homebuyers

There is some great news for the residents of MorningStar, a master-planned community located north of Austin in Georgetown. According to the iconic publication, Southern Living magazine, “all roads lead to Georgetown.” The U.S. Census figures released in May noted that from July 2020 to July 2021, Georgetown’s population increased by 10.5%—a rate of growth that would reportedly double the city’s population in less than seven years. Its 2021 population was estimated at 75,420. Southern Living reports, “Georgetown continues to... View Article


Why Walking Only 7,000 Steps a Day Could Save Your Life

May 2, 2022 9:44 am Published by Comments Off on Why Walking Only 7,000 Steps a Day Could Save Your Life

If you are a resident of the glorious Texas Hill Country community of MorningStar, located just north of Austin in Georgetown, you know that having a neighbor say, “take a hike,” is a health tip. However, if you’re just thinking about becoming a resident, some further explanation is in order. In a very short time, MorningStar has become one of the most successful master-planned communities in the Southwest. While there are many reasons for this, including exemplary schools and an... View Article


Prices for New Homes in the Austin Area are Going UP: Will You Miss Your Chance to Buy?

April 1, 2022 1:26 pm Published by Comments Off on Prices for New Homes in the Austin Area are Going UP: Will You Miss Your Chance to Buy?

If you’re in the market for a new home in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown (ARRG) area, there is some good news and some bad news. First, the bad news.  According to a new report from Texas Realtors, the median sales price of a home in this red hot area of Central Texas was $305,000 in 2018. Three years later, in 2021, it was $450,000.  Fortunately, that’s also the GOOD news. Here’s why. The growth in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown is absolutely through the... View Article


News Flash: Austin’s Economy is Red Hot

March 1, 2022 3:55 pm Published by Comments Off on News Flash: Austin’s Economy is Red Hot

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


Tips on Staying Warm This Winter Without Breaking the Bank

December 7, 2021 5:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Tips on Staying Warm This Winter Without Breaking the Bank

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


Kalahari Resort: A Great Day Trip Full of Indoor Fun Only 20-Minutes From MorningStar

November 3, 2021 11:29 am Published by Comments Off on Kalahari Resort: A Great Day Trip Full of Indoor Fun Only 20-Minutes From MorningStar

It’s been said that the three most important words in real estate are: location, location, and location. This adage has never been more true than its applicability to MorningStar, a master-planned community, just outside of Georgetown, north of Austin. First off, the community is nestled in the Texas Hill Country, and this location is legendary for its rolling hills, picture-perfect views, old-growth live oak trees, and mild temperatures, year-round. And with its luxurious amenities, coming home to Morningstar is like... View Article


A ‘Zip Line for Your Feet’ in San Antonio: Another Day Trip From MorningStar

April 30, 2021 2:09 pm Published by Comments Off on A ‘Zip Line for Your Feet’ in San Antonio: Another Day Trip From MorningStar

When the weather gets warm, the residents of MorningStar, located north of Austin in Georgetown, love to get outside and enjoy the impeccable amenity center. This community gathering spot features a lap pool, open-air pavilion, fire pit, and magnificent children’s play area. Parks, greenbelts, and ponds are all thoughtfully placed or preserved at MorningStar to enhance the area’s natural beauty. As much as the resort-like amenities keep residents and their kids happy, it’s the surrounding area – the Texas Hill... View Article