As house prices continue to rise in Buda, Kyle and San Marcos, it’s no secret this area is becoming one of the hottest real estate markets in the United States.

The corridor between Austin and San Antonio is filling in, and Austinites have sought housing away from the higher prices in the city. The migration is hitting Hays and Comal counties hard. In fact, Comal County is the second-fastest growing county in the country. Hays is No. 4.

San Marcos, Kyle and Buda are desirable for the same reasons you likely moved here. The cost of living is slightly lower, the quality of life is amazing and the services for your tax dollar go farther here.

This area is no longer a secret. With that growth comes road and other infrastructure changes that will cause some growing pains. A simple trip to Austin or San Antonio is simply going to be tougher in the years to come before it gets better.

We look forward to covering those issues with our new staff writer, Nathalie Cohetero, a resident of San Marcos and a former intern for our company.