Austin Real Estate

If Arm Holdings Is Coming to Four Points, Here’s What I Think It Means for This Corridor Over the Next Decade

This is informed speculation. I’m a real estate agent, not an economist. But I’ve been in real estate since 2001 and have seen a lot of things that impact a local market. I’ve been in the Four Points area since 2009 and have watched the changes here. A note before I start: Austin Business Journal reported …

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Infographic title: 'Austin is moving faster than the U.S. housing market' with side-by-side U.S. vs. Austin pending sales data, showing +1.5% vs +24.8% month-over-month and -3.2% vs +15.4% year-over-year, on a black background.

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 that narrative: it completely misses what’s happening locally. The National Picture   According to the National Association of Realtors, pending …

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Timeline infographic titled 'Project Milestones: Development Progress Tracker' showing milestones from Dec 2025 to Apr 3, with icons (permit, site plan, deed, demo permit, final approval) along a colored vertical line.

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 actually being built. In case you haven’t seen my previous posts on this – there’s something developing off 2222 and …

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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. Before this period, real estate agents typically worked in the interest of sellers, with all agents in a transaction effectively …

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Deciphering the Fed’s December Move: Holding Steady on Rates

Wrapping up the year with a significant decision on December 13, 2023, the Federal Reserve has chosen to hit the pause button on the federal funds rate, marking the third consecutive hold. It’s key to note that while the Fed doesn’t set the rates for our savings and loan products directly, this move to keep …

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Boo-tiful Home Staging Tips for Quick Sales in October

With increased housing inventory, you’ve got to think creatively to stand out and make your home memorable! Here are some fun staging ideas to take your home staging to another level this October: 1. Spooktacular Entryway Your entryway sets the stage for the entire home, so make it inviting but also add a dash of …

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