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2026After my latest trip to my property in Durango, a few of you asked what it’s really like to own a home in another state. I get the appeal. A place to escape the Texas heat, spend time in the mountains, and maybe earn rental income when you’re not there? Sounds pretty great. And it… Continue Reading
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2026Let me be honest with you about something most agents won’t say out loud. When your home sits on the market longer than expected, it’s rarely because the right buyer hasn’t shown up yet. It’s almost always because of what happened — or didn’t happen — in the first two weeks. I’ve worked with enough… Continue Reading
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2026Every year, I make it my mission as a real estate broker and investor to help homeowners save money. One way of doing this–protesting your property taxes. Whether you recently received your 2026 tax assessment in the mail or checked it online, it never hurts to protest—even if you’re happy with your value. BUT REMEMBER… Continue Reading
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2026Well, 2026 is Here—And the Austin Market is Buzzing! It’s only February, but I’ve already felt a shift in the air—and it’s not just me. When I catch up with my colleagues around Austin, there’s a buzz: buyers are back, consumer confidence is rising, and the market is picking up pace. And I am certainly… Continue Reading
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2026Well HELLO 2026! It is no secret that 2025 was not the most stellar housing market for Austin Tx. Reading my blogs of 2026 alone will tell you that! Low consumer confidence, high interest rates, more contracts cancelled in the history of real estate, the affordability gap–it was a very challenging and stressful year as… Continue Reading
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2025I can’t believe another year is already coming to an end. This marked my 11th year at Realty Austin Compass and somewhere around my 15th year in real estate (but I can’t really keep count of when I really went full in on real estate). And if I’m being honest, 2025 was one of the… Continue Reading
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2025The Austin, Texas real estate market in 2025 is still firmly in a buyer’s market—and as a longtime Austin Realtor who works primarily with homeowners (see my listings here), I’ve learned a few cold, hard truths worth sharing before you list your home for sale. Please read on… To get a home successfully SOLD, three… Continue Reading
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2025When you’re starting your home search, getting pre-approved is step one(ALWAYS) Step two? Figuring out which neighborhood feels like home. And one of the best (and most fun) ways to do that is by hitting up open houses! Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, here’s everything you need to know about open houses—straight from… Continue Reading
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2025Wow… the Austin real estate market has really done a number on us, hasn’t it? Since the third quarter of 2022, home prices in Austin have been on a steady decline. It started off slow—rates were creeping up, but buyer demand was still decent. Now, anyone who bought in 2023 or 2024 with a mortgage… Continue Reading
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2025What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Right Now If you’ve been watching the Austin housing market and feeling a little… uneasy—you’re not alone. As a full-time Realtor who’s been through the ups, downs, and wild turns since 2008, I want to give you a real, transparent look at what’s going on. A Quick History… Continue Reading