Author: Ross Quade

Second Chance Apartments in Austin That Accept Evictions

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You’ve already been denied. Maybe twice, maybe four times — and every rejection cost you $50 to $100 in application fees you’ll never see again. Finding second chance apartments in Austin that accept evictions feels impossible when the answer keeps coming back no. Here’s what most apartment websites won’t tell you: the screening system declining … Continued

The Best Neighborhoods in Austin for Young Professionals

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Ask ten apartment websites for the best neighborhoods in Austin for young professionals and you’ll get ten nearly identical lists. Domain. Downtown. East Austin. Mueller. The names are right. What’s missing is everything that actually matters: Can you afford it? Will you get approved? How bad is the commute when you’re not looking at Google … Continued

When Is the Best Time to Move Into an Apartment in Austin? A Local Locator’s Guide

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You’re searching “best time to move into an apartment” and getting the same recycled advice everywhere. Summer’s expensive. Winter’s cheap. Move in January. Groundbreaking stuff, right? Here’s the problem: that advice was written for somewhere else. I track pricing, specials, and vacancy rates across Austin every single day—it’s literally what I do. And right now? … Continued

South Congress Square Review: Best Value on SoCo in 2026

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Here’s the thing about South Congress Square: it’s one of the few properties on South Congress Avenue where the rent actually matches the location. I analyzed 49+ reviews across Google, ApartmentRatings, Apartments.com, VeryApt, and Yelp—and the pattern is clear. This is a value play in one of Austin’s most expensive corridors. But there’s a trade-off … Continued

Congress Avenue Bridge Bats: The Ultimate Guide for Austin Visitors

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I’ll never forget my first summer sunset at the Congress Avenue Bridge. As an apartment locator living in downtown Austin, I’d passed the spot countless times heading from my old duplex on South Lamar, zipping over to Congress Avenue and heading into downtown. But nothing prepares you for that moment the sky comes alive at … Continued