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Austin Is Outpacing the National Housing Market — Here’s What March Data Really Shows
Most people are still trying to figure out what’s happening in the housing market. The headlines say things are slow. Uncertain. Mixed. That’s technically true — at a national level. But here’s the problem with

What’s Really Being Built on the Former 3M Campus – And What It Could Mean for Northwest Austin Home Values
A $610 million buildout… A parking garage demolition permit approved in 48 hours… And 107 acres near River Place. Here’s what the public record shows about Project Cosmos – and the leading theories about what’s
What I Tell Every Seller Who Asks Me “Is Now a Good Time?”
What I Tell Every Seller Who Asks Me “Is Now a Good Time?” Every week someone asks me some version of this question. A neighbor at a Steiner Ranch swim meet. A friend from Four

Easter Morning
I love Easter morning. Not in a Pinterest-perfect, matching-outfits, beautifully-styled-basket kind of way. In the real way. The chaotic, coffee-first, someone-already-found-the-hidden-eggs-before-I-finished-my-first-cup kind of way.That’s spring in a family house. And I’m here for every messy

Austin Is Becoming the AI Capital of the South. The Proof Is in Your Backyard.
Stargate. Orion’s Belt. Cosmos. Terafab. In the past 90 days, more significant AI and semiconductor infrastructure has been announced, permitted, or purchased within an hour of Four Points and Steiner Ranch than in the previous

Project Cosmos: The $610M AI Story Happening in Your Backyard
Stargate. Orion’s Belt. Cosmos. Three project names. Three “astronomical” references. One company connecting all of them, and a $610 million construction permit filed right here at RM 2222 and River Place Boulevard. If you own

Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Day
As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day weekend for the “unofficial” start to summer, let’s remember and honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. And

Is 2024 A Good Time to Buy/Sell?
I feel like we’ve been having this conversation for the last 4 years!! But each season – and each year – bring their own special considerations. In 2020, we were smacked with a pandemic which

The History of Buyer Representation
Buyer representation, also known as buyer agency, has evolved significantly over the past few decades. The concept was formally introduced and gained prominence in the real estate industry in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Understanding the NAR Settlement: Its Impact on Real Estate Commissions & Industry Practices: 8 Myths!
In a significant development this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to a settlement in the class-action lawsuit known as Sitzer | Burnett, pending judicial approval. This lawsuit centered on the practice in

Austin Market: Spring 2024 Preview
Subject: Navigating Austin’s Real Estate Spring Surge: What to Know As we move into the 2024 Spring season, the Austin real estate market and broader economy are at a significant inflection point, presenting both challenges

Valentine’s Day and Real Estate: Celebrating Love and Home
Valentine’s Day and Real Estate: How Investing in a Home Mirrors Investing in Love Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and roses. It’s a celebration of all forms of love, including the deep connection we share with