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Are you looking to shop at local homegrown Austin businesses? Avoid the big box headache.

Since I love everything Austin, I wanted to share some local business with you. These companies are born and bred south Austin and will treat you right. All of these establishments go the extra mile when it comes to customer service and being a valued part of our community. With the influx of new residents, we have seen a wave of big box stores open in the last decade. Please shop local when you are in Austin Texas. Our hip 78704 neighborhood is defined by our unique culture and our diverse community. We have everything from solar panel manufacturing and sales to nail & hair salons to taxidermists! You can avoid "big box" culture shock when you shop with these local Austin businesses!

A Bit of the Past Antiques- 2068 S. Lamar

AM/PM Pet Hospital- 2239 S. Lamar

Antler Creek Cycle Leathers- 2122 Oxford Street

Artz Rib House- 2330 S. Lamar

Austin Art Garage- 2200 S. Lamar

Bead It!- 2058 S. Lamar

Bird's Barbershop- 2110 S. Lamar

Custom Sounds- 2001 S. Lamar

Electra Beauty Lounge- 2310 S. Lamar

The Horseshoe Lounge- 2034 S. Lamar

Irie Bean Coffee Bar- 2310 S. Lamar

Kinney & Lamar Auto Shop- 2072 S. Lamar

La Feria Mexican Restaurant- 2010 S. Lamar

Legendary Beads- 2110 S. Lamar

Little Penguin Party Shop-2149 S. Lamar

Martinez Brothers Taxidermists-2057 S. Lamar

Meridian Solar Energy Systems- 2300 S. Lamar

Moxie Compound- 2110 S. Lamar

Pure Nails-2110 S. Lamar

Strut- 2208 S. Lamar

Texas Custom Boots- 2057 S. Lamar

Vanity Day Salon & Day Spa-2118 Oxford

 

If I have missed a local shop that interests you please check the website www.IBuyLocal.com to see if they made the list! Or give the business the website so they can get added to the list!

 

If you are in the market for a new home and are not presently working with a Realtor, please call me. I would be happy to help you through the process of buying a home. I specialize in Relocation and I have a network of experts to make the process easy to navigate.  I look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

Betina Foreman, Realtor

Keller Williams Real Estate  1801 S. Mopac, Suite 100  Austin, Texas 78746    512-771-6318  BetinaForemanRealtor@yahoo.com   Betina@KW.com   www.ZilkerParkHomes.com

Member: Austin Board of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, ActiveRain, Trulia-Top Voices, and Zillow-Neighborhood Pros.

 

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