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Did You Know: Georgetown is Boomtown!

Did you know that Georgetown is the fastest-growing city in the U.S. for the second year in a row?  “Job growth in Georgetown and across the Austin metro continues to bring new residents to our city,” Mayor Josh Schroeder said. “People are moving here for the same reasons that brought many of us to Georgetown—wonderful and safe neighborhoods, fantastic parks and events, and welcoming people. We continue to adjust our plans and build new infrastructure to maintain the great quality... View Article

MorningStar Liberty Hill: It’s Time to Celebrate!

Winter is a magical season in the Texas Hill Country. At Morningstar Liberty Hill the holidays are spectacular for every family.  This master-planned community is located near the picturesque city of Georgetown, right outside of Austin.  Winner of the coveted award – Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas – Georgetown becomes even more magical during the holiday season. To kick off holiday festivities, the Lighting of the Square is held the Friday after Thanksgiving. Annual events in December include a... View Article

Feeling a Little FOMO?

The residents of Morningstar Liberty Hill don’t find themselves suffering from FOMO – the acronym for “Fear of Missing Out.” Quite the contrary. This master-planned community is located in Georgetown a picturesque boutique-style town that bears the distinction of being voted “the most beautiful town square in Texas.” Just take a stroll through its historic district to look at Victorian architecture or walk along the charming sidewalks lined with pretty shops, sip some locally grown wines, find just the right... View Article

Morningstar: Go Ahead! Make Me Move!

Morningstar Liberty Hill is a master-planned community centered in one of the quaintest little towns in Texas. Welcome to Georgetown, just 30 miles north of Austin. Georgetown already boasts the most beautiful town square in Texas. It’s also known for its Victorian architecture, boutiques, wineries, and more. Upwardly mobile and accessible to many local attractions, Georgetown is trendy – but what are the trends that matter most to new homebuyers?  What is there about Morningstar Liberty Hill that has homebuyers... View Article

Worried About Water? Read On.

The Central Texas area of Georgetown, Leander, and Liberty Hill is booming, and this is a good news/bad news scenario. 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. The community of Leander, located a few minutes from Georgetown, was the second fastest-growing city in the nation,... View Article

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

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?

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

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

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