Austin is the tenth largest city in the United States, and yet many people are moving to Austin’s suburbs. Suburbia, or suburban sprawl, as we know it, began in earnest following World War II. People no longer all wanted to live in crowded cities, and almost every family could afford a car. Additionally, the government...Read More

People have gathered around food and drink for eons, and the kitchen has – and always will be – the heart of the home. It is also one of the spaces, along with bathrooms, which offers the most options for a remodel or an upgrade. A remodel of your bathroom or kitchen is key for...Read More

With Austin being so popular, is it worth buying a vacation rental? Austin is known for just about everything that draws people for vacations, long weekends and a month or two away from home. On average, Austin attracts up to 30 million visitors each year. Recreation and warm temps are very attractive to those in...Read More

If you’re considering a move, it may be difficult to decide whether to rent or to buy a home in Austin in 2023. For folks with an impressive tool collection who find tracking a leak from a bedroom ceiling to its source challenging, homeownership can be delightful. Same for someone who prefers putting up wallpaper...Read More

So, you’ve probably wondered why millionaires keep moving to Austin. There is no dispute that everything is bigger in Texas with its 268,597 square miles and more than 30 million residents, 2nd for both, though different states. Alaska is the largest in land size, and only California has more people. The smallest 15 states would...Read More

The economy and the Austin job market are like fraternal twins. They don’t look alike, but they are indelibly connected. A robust economy engages and enjoys strong networks among the public, government, social and business segments in the region. A variety of investment strategies is employed to craft an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual goals...Read More

Austin is currently the 10th largest U.S. city. How did this happen, you may ask? First, a little historical background. The 862-mile Colorado River in Texas, not to be confused with the larger Colorado River which runs through seven U.S. states and two Mexican states, is the only river in the Lone Star State which...Read More

With so many variables in the mortgage rate mix, it’s tricky to put a finger on which direction comes next. Rates have come down from the 20-year high of 7.08% in the fall of 2022, and many are optimistic we won’t see that again this year. Other economists believe there could be an uptick because...Read More

Moving can be a wonderful experience sprinkled with great expectations. Whether downsizing, upsizing or buying your first home, the thrill of something new, something different, is refreshing. The reality brings along a set of challenges for the boxes, moving van, packing and unpacking, hanging new curtains, arranging things in new places, getting utilities running, painting...Read More

The family home or professional’s condo, couple’s townhouse or cowboy’s ranch is probably the largest investment of a lifetime, the biggest asset in a portfolio. While home prices often reflect lot size, square footage, luxury materials, curb appeal, age, condition and neighborhood amenities, the big dog in the game is supply and demand. All of...Read More