The Complete Guide to Buying a Home in Austin (2026)
Your step-by-step Austin home buying guide for 2026. Market data, neighborhood strategy, financing tips, and negotiation tactics.
March 30, 2026
Understanding Austin Property Taxes and Appraisals (2026 Guide)
How Austin property taxes and appraisals really work, plus what the new $140K homestead exemption means for your tax bill in 2026.
March 20, 2026
Checklist for New Homeowners: Your First-Year Guide
Your complete first-year homeowner checklist, from move-in day essentials to seasonal maintenance and everything in between.
March 19, 2026
How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Texas (2026)
The exact step-by-step process to file and win your Texas property tax protest in 2026.
February 19, 2026
Austin Homestead Exemption 2026: New $140K Exemption Explained
Texas just passed the largest homestead exemption increase in state history. Here's what it means for your tax bill.
February 16, 2026
Best Neighborhoods in Austin: A Local Realtor's Guide for 2026
From walkable downtown condos to Hill Country estates, here's an honest breakdown of the best neighborhoods in Austin.
February 13, 2026
Chateau Chloe: A Home Designed For Celebrating
Building more than a home: a masterclass in betting on yourself.
August 30, 2024
How New Orleans Inspired Chateau Chloe
How contradiction, celebration, and community shaped the way Chloe designed her dream home.
June 14, 2024
17 Texas Propositions, Explained (and My Honest Opinions)
A deep dive into all 17 Texas constitutional amendments on the November ballot.
March 29, 2024
Austin Is the Most Important City in the World Right Now
AI, robotics, semiconductors, and life sciences are turning Austin into the most consequential city on the planet.
January 12, 2024
Questions to Ask Your Builder
Choosing the right builder is critical for your project's success. Ask these key questions before signing a contract.
November 21, 2024
Tax Benefits
Tax benefits every homeowner and investor should know about.
August 30, 2020
Protect Your Biggest Investment
The importance of a good insurance policy and tips to make sure you're covered.
June 14, 2020
Questions to Ask Your Lender
Questions to ask your lender to help ensure a seamless home buying process.
March 29, 2020
Common Real Estate Terms You Need To Know
Common real estate terms defined for your home buying journey.
January 12, 2020
Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo
The best questions to ask when buying a condo to protect your investment.
October 27, 2019
Removing Your PMI
There are several ways to remove PMI, but the process isn't black and white — specific requirements must be met.
August 11, 2019
1031 Exchange and Capital Gains Tax
A 1031 exchange lets you defer capital gains tax when selling an investment property by reinvesting proceeds into a similar property.
May 26, 2019
Warrantable and Non Warrantable Condos
Purchasing a non-warrantable condo is a complicated process. In fact, most Realtors don't know what warrantability is or how it works.
March 10, 2019
Zoning
Zoning laws are subject to change due to CodeNext. Everything you need to know about zoning is on the City of Austin website.
December 23, 2018