Tag Archive: Great Schools in MorningStar

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

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

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

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

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

MorningStar Joins the Rise of ‘Zoom Towns’

History has shown that large social disruptions such as economic downturns – recessions or depressions – or international health crises, such as the COVID pandemic, can have both short-term and long-term effects. In some cases, the unforeseen consequences can fundamentally change the social fabric. This seems to be the case with the employees who are now working from home and plan to continue to do so, long after the pandemic is just a bad memory. Many media reports have noted that, in... View Article