{"id":358,"date":"2016-04-22T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/?p=358"},"modified":"2016-08-17T19:33:19","modified_gmt":"2016-08-17T19:33:19","slug":"online-austin-home-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/online-austin-home-search\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW and improved: Your online Austin home search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks for stopping by the\u00a0MileStone\u00a0Community Builders website! As you may have noticed, we&#8217;ve given this place quite an overhaul recently. It&#8217;s\u00a0part of our ongoing effort to make your Austin home search easier than ever, so be sure to check out some of these cool, brand new features:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-361\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-2.png\" alt=\"A regional list and interactive map to improve the Austin home search\" width=\"810\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-2.png 810w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-2-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-2-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1. Find your Austin home by region or interactive map<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can now\u00a0view communities\u00a0by region or map, allowing you to see where our homes are located and what&#8217;s nearby. If you&#8217;re looking for a place to live in a particular part of the city, then this feature takes the guesswork out of your Austin home search.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-3.png\" alt=\"Interactive floor plans and available homes to help find Austin homes for sale\" width=\"820\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-3.png 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-3-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-3-768x339.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. View new floor plan details<\/h2>\n<p>So, are you looking for your dream floor plan?\u00a0When you view floor plans and available homes now, the experience is much more interactive, and you can get more details on the available floor plans in each of our communities.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-10.jpg\" alt=\"A community site map to show Austin homes for sale\" width=\"820\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-10.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-10-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/new-site-10-768x342.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Explore community site maps<\/h2>\n<p>Of course you want to know what your new house looks like, but you also need to get a feel for the community it&#8217;s in. Your Austin home search will get easier and much more fun with our improved community site maps. So, you\u2019ll be able to see what homes are available and in what area of the community. Below the site map, you can even view the features and amenities of each community, as well as find the one that has everything you need and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-4.jpg\" alt=\"A local amenities map based on Austin, Texas homes for sale\" width=\"820\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-4.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-4-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-4-768x335.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. Access detailed neighborhood information<\/h2>\n<p>You can view the nearby businesses and attractions of each community, including schools, hospitals and parks, as well as shopping and dining options. So if you&#8217;re looking for a home that&#8217;s located right along a local bike path, or one that has a great coffee shop nearby, you&#8217;ll know before you go. Isn\u2019t that a neat feature to get you excited during your Austin home search?!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-366\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-12.png\" alt=\"A website menu featuring information about MileStone Community Builders\" width=\"810\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-12.png 810w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-12-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-12-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">5. Learn more about MileStone<\/h2>\n<p>On our new website, hover over the &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/why-milestone\/more-about-milestone\">Why Choose\u00a0MileStone<\/a>?&#8221; header to access everything you need to know about our company and our team. Also, explore awards we\u2019ve won,\u00a0testimonials\u00a0about us and information on Hometown Heroes and our other programs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-367\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-5.jpg\" alt=\"Part of an infographic with steps to buying an Austin, Texas home\" width=\"825\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-5.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-5-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-5-768x327.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a06. Understand the buying process<\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re looking for Texas homes for sale, we believe transparency is crucial to forming a good relationship. Under &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/buying-milestone\/buying-process\">Buying a\u00a0MileStone\u00a0Home<\/a>,&#8221; you&#8217;ll find an easy-to-read\u00a0walkthrough of the buying process, so there will be no surprises once you sign on the dotted line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-368\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-6.png\" alt=\"Contact forms to start your Austin home search\" width=\"820\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-6.png 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-6-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-6-768x342.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a07. Contact us any way you want<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s never been easier to communicate with us at\u00a0MileStone. For example, you can use the contact button, fill out our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/full-interest-list\">Full Interest List<\/a>, schedule a tour from one of our community pages or simply give us a call. We&#8217;re looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-369\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-7.jpg\" alt=\"Monthly homecare tips for homeowners in Austin, Texas\" width=\"820\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-7.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-7-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-7-768x335.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">8. Get helpful homeowner tips<\/h2>\n<p>Check out the &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/owning-milestone\/warranty-service-info\">For Homeowners<\/a>&#8221; section to explore cool pages featuring homeowner care tips, access the homeowner orientation manual as well as easily fill out a service request.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-371\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-9.jpg\" alt=\"A website page to save homes during an Austin home search\" width=\"820\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-9.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-9-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/new-site-9-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">9. Save your favorite homes<\/h2>\n<p>As you continue looking for Austin homes for sale, you need to keep track of your options. Use the &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/my-saved-homes\/login\">My Saved Homes<\/a>&#8221; button at the top of the page to save your favorite homes\u00a0and\u00a0review later.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">10. Follow our blog<\/h2>\n<p>Since you&#8217;re reading this, you&#8217;ve obviously found\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/\">our blog<\/a>. Thanks for reading! This is where you&#8217;ll find a steady stream of fun facts about life in Austin. This ranges from details on upcoming community events to information on our newest communities. Your Austin home search starts here!<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it&#8217;s our great pleasure to introduce our new website. It&#8217;s just one of the ways we&#8217;re committed to helping you out with your Austin home search! 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