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The Book

Finding Your Austin

How to choose the neighborhood that fits your life — not just your budget. Take the two-minute quiz below to discover your Austin Archetype, then download the book to see exactly which neighborhoods match who you are.

Take the 2-Minute QuizSee the 7 Archetypes
By Esteban Almaraz · REALTOR®, 3 Cords Realty Group
Family Builder
City Explorer
Hill Country Soul
Career Climber
Luxury Curator
Wealth Builder
Remote Creator
Meet Your Austin Archetype
Which Austin are you looking for?

Twenty quick questions. No wrong answers. Answer honestly and we'll tell you which of the seven Austin Archetypes fits you best — and exactly which neighborhoods to start looking at.

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Your Austin Archetype

Neighborhoods You'll Likely Love

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Meet Every Archetype

Seven ways to live in Austin.

Most people are not only one archetype — but knowing your primary one changes how you read every neighborhood from here on out.

The Family Builder
"Choose the neighborhood your children will remember."
Roots, routines, and a street where the kids can ride bikes until dark.
The City Explorer
"Choose experiences over extra bedrooms."
Coffee within walking distance, and a neighborhood that rewards curiosity.
The Hill Country Soul
"Choose peace over proximity."
Trees, views, and a slower rhythm that still feels worth it on a Tuesday.
The Career Climber
"Choose the home that protects your time."
A location that respects the calendar — commute, clients, and the clock.
The Luxury Curator
"Choose the home that reflects the life you have earned."
Light, privacy, and architecture that was thoughtfully created, not just installed.
The Wealth Builder
"Choose the decision your future self will respect."
A purchase that gives you options — appreciation, flexibility, and a plan.
The Remote Creator
"Choose the home that supports who you are becoming."
Light, quiet, and a room built for focus — because you work wherever you live.
Inside The Book

A lifestyle-first guide to choosing where to live.

Part I
Discovering Your Austin
Why the house comes second, and Austin is not one city.
Part II
Find Your Austin
The lifestyle assessment, your archetype, and the Austin decision matrix.
Part III
Buying Smart in Austin
Reading a house like a pro, negotiation, and understanding the market.
Part IV
Neighborhood Guide
Deep profiles of every major Austin-area neighborhood.
Ready To Find Yours?

Take the quiz. Find your archetype.

It takes about two minutes, and it changes how you look at every neighborhood in Austin from here on out.

Take the 2-Minute Quiz