The biggest Con for Georgetown is that the only internet/cable company is SuddenLink AKA SuddenDeath. That is the worst internet provider and most people within the city limits of Georgetown are stuck with this company. If you’re a WFH employee, then pay attention to the neighborhood you’re choosing. There are only a few neighborhoods with Spectrum or possibly other options.
Great video, we were deciding between RR and GT and chose the closer to Austin location. Georgetown has so much more heart and soul and feels like a small college town, more touristy, will definitely visit.
Hey Angie - great post! I live in austin but my folks live in Georgetown. You described it perfectly; it has a small town feel but all of the amenities you need. Given that Samsung is investing $17B in their facility in Taylor, Texas (12 miles away) it makes Georgetown even more attractive than what you described 9 months ago.
Might be going from contract to perm with apple and having to move here. WOuld love georgetown but wow, the prices have doubled. I guess they have everywhere really but it generally seems like a bad time to buy
Hey Colin, things have definitely gone up in price in the surrounding areas. You can still find some gems here and there and there is a lot more new construction happening in the area. I've been telling my clients that prices are going to continue rising because of our growth. If you are able to find something sooner than later it's probably better.
Great video and really good reviews!! Learning a lot from your videos. Definitely Georgetown with Round Rock are one of my favorites places to live in Texas and USA in general. 👌💯
Property taxes are 1.8% to 3.5%. That should've been the biggest mention in the con column. A 350,000 home at 2% would be 7,000 per year. 583 per month. And that's forever. Even without state taxes that's going to cost more. Why so high? Anybody?
Both cities have a lot to offer. Georgetown has a lot more historical roots & charm than Leander. Leander does have some really cool commercial developments that they are adding (to include a Lagoon, new downtown, etc.) This will add to the city’s identity as a destination location. As far as new home development Leander has Georgetown beat but it’s not too far behind for new homes.
We just built a beautiful home in GTown this past summer, but wanting to be in another part of town. Do we sell? Or hang onto to the house and rent it? It’s got a killer greenbelt view in our backyard!
Hi Liz! Congratulations on your new home! There are different ways of looking at your move and it really depends on what your goals are. It's definitely a sellers market and can be really beneficial for some to put their house on the market. My go to is to first see if my clients are able to hold on to the property first and then look into other options that may work for them. Since every situation is different I'd love to chat more. If you have questions give me a call or shoot me a text (512) 270-0966.
I'm a it biased because I like the lifestyle so much here but prior to moving here I was looking to move to Dallas. I went to university in North Texas.
going to fort hood to retire - How is the property taxes in Georgeotown? is there a costco near by? how far is the commute to fort hood? how would you compare this to Belton Texas? are there much options of homes in the 250s?
lol for the record, I am in Germany and the autobahn is pretty friggin fast.. but I do appreciate at least driving 85 (but that would be dirt slow in Germany) LOL
Hey Sammie! My Mother is actually a retired veteran who decided to retire in Killeen (Fort Hood). She loves it. It's a small town but the price points are still affordable. For Georgetown it really depends on the community when it come to taxes. It will take you about 25 minutes (15 mi) to get to the nearest Costco although there is plans to build one in Georgetown. Fort Hood is about 40+ miles away from Georgetown. Belton is pretty small (22K people) but it's closer to Fort Hood (22mi). Housing in Killeen and Belton are much more affordable than in Georgetown but the location of Georgetown of course is better if you want to be close enough to the city but far enough away.
The Austin area landscape and dynamics are changing especially with so many people relocating here from all over the US. Here's a resources you can check out that might also be helpful. If you have more questions feel free to give me a call or shoot me a text (512) 270-0966 planning.georgetown.org/demographics-and-statistics/
The biggest Con for Georgetown is that the only internet/cable company is SuddenLink AKA SuddenDeath. That is the worst internet provider and most people within the city limits of Georgetown are stuck with this company. If you’re a WFH employee, then pay attention to the neighborhood you’re choosing. There are only a few neighborhoods with Spectrum or possibly other options.
Thanks for sharing Victoria. These are good things for others to know for sure.
Great video, we were deciding between RR and GT and chose the closer to Austin location. Georgetown has so much more heart and soul and feels like a small college town, more touristy, will definitely visit.
It definitely does. The charm of Georgetown is very present especially when you visit The Square.
I really like your video. My wife and I are thinking of moving to Georgetown and your video was very informative. Thank you.
Thanks so much and for watching! It's a great city to live in. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hey Angie - great post! I live in austin but my folks live in Georgetown. You described it perfectly; it has a small town feel but all of the amenities you need. Given that Samsung is investing $17B in their facility in Taylor, Texas (12 miles away) it makes Georgetown even more attractive than what you described 9 months ago.
Thank you so much T.H. I have so many more people reaching out to me looking for a home in Georgetown because of those reasons.
Super !!! Thank you for that video and your opinion.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
No problem at all😊
Might be going from contract to perm with apple and having to move here. WOuld love georgetown but wow, the prices have doubled. I guess they have everywhere really but it generally seems like a bad time to buy
Hey Colin, things have definitely gone up in price in the surrounding areas. You can still find some gems here and there and there is a lot more new construction happening in the area. I've been telling my clients that prices are going to continue rising because of our growth. If you are able to find something sooner than later it's probably better.
Great video, thank you very much for uploading the video !!!
Thanks so much Fahad!
super helpful video! im thinking about studying at southwestern university next fall so these types of vids help me figure out town life!
That's awesome! Let me know if you have any other video suggestions.
Great Video! Thank you ☺️
Thank you for watching.
Great video and really good reviews!!
Learning a lot from your videos.
Definitely Georgetown with Round Rock are one of my favorites places to live in Texas and USA in general.
👌💯
Thanks so much Alex!
Your video is Amazing !
Thank you so much!
Property taxes are 1.8% to 3.5%. That should've been the biggest mention in the con column. A 350,000 home at 2% would be 7,000 per year. 583 per month. And that's forever. Even without state taxes that's going to cost more. Why so high? Anybody?
holy crap..
Well I have to say you smile is gorgeous and you are beautiful 😍
Thank you 😀
Great vid! How would you compare GT to Leander?
Both cities have a lot to offer. Georgetown has a lot more historical roots & charm than Leander. Leander does have some really cool commercial developments that they are adding (to include a Lagoon, new downtown, etc.) This will add to the city’s identity as a destination location. As far as new home development Leander has Georgetown beat but it’s not too far behind for new homes.
We just built a beautiful home in GTown this past summer, but wanting to be in another part of town. Do we sell? Or hang onto to the house and rent it? It’s got a killer greenbelt view in our backyard!
Hi Liz! Congratulations on your new home! There are different ways of looking at your move and it really depends on what your goals are. It's definitely a sellers market and can be really beneficial for some to put their house on the market. My go to is to first see if my clients are able to hold on to the property first and then look into other options that may work for them. Since every situation is different I'd love to chat more. If you have questions give me a call or shoot me a text (512) 270-0966.
Helpful video thank you
I really appreciate you watching.
where would you live in Texas?
I'm a it biased because I like the lifestyle so much here but prior to moving here I was looking to move to Dallas. I went to university in North Texas.
Thank you
I'm so glad it could help. Let me know if you have any questions.
Great video, great energy. We are moving there in about a month. Thanks
going to fort hood to retire - How is the property taxes in Georgeotown? is there a costco near by? how far is the commute to fort hood? how would you compare this to Belton Texas? are there much options of homes in the 250s?
scratch the home price question.. I wrote all of this before I saw the entire video.
lol scratch the property tax question.. I should really watch the video before I fire off questions.. lol
lol for the record, I am in Germany and the autobahn is pretty friggin fast.. but I do appreciate at least driving 85 (but that would be dirt slow in Germany) LOL
Hey Sammie! My Mother is actually a retired veteran who decided to retire in Killeen (Fort Hood). She loves it. It's a small town but the price points are still affordable. For Georgetown it really depends on the community when it come to taxes. It will take you about 25 minutes (15 mi) to get to the nearest Costco although there is plans to build one in Georgetown. Fort Hood is about 40+ miles away from Georgetown. Belton is pretty small (22K people) but it's closer to Fort Hood (22mi). Housing in Killeen and Belton are much more affordable than in Georgetown but the location of Georgetown of course is better if you want to be close enough to the city but far enough away.
Angie, I would love to talk to you - When is the best time to call?
I'll be free at 1pm CST today. Shoot me a text and we can coordinate (512) 270-0966.
Small? THATS THE FUNNIEST THING IVE EVER HEARD!
Is Georgetown diverse for the Austin area?
The Austin area landscape and dynamics are changing especially with so many people relocating here from all over the US. Here's a resources you can check out that might also be helpful. If you have more questions feel free to give me a call or shoot me a text (512) 270-0966
planning.georgetown.org/demographics-and-statistics/
Did you mean 7th fastest-growing city in the US?
Oops, I did mean the 7th fastest growing city. Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention.