Austin Real Estate Blog

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Wallpaper to Sell a House? Maybe.

The wonder of wallpaper lies in the millions of colors, textures and patterns—a real anything-under-the-sun selection. It can transform a room perhaps like no other wall treatment, offering interest, depth, personality and a curated mood....
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Today is the Best Day to Know Home Essentials

It’s true that today may be the best time to plant a tree or open a savings account. It is also an excellent time to familiarize yourself with the home essentials you might need to...
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Is Condo Living for You? It Could Be!

Of all the adult decisions one must make throughout life, where to live could be the most significant, not which state or city, but where you want to relax, entertain and sleep every day. It...
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Lowdown on Home Insurance

The year 1837 launched the Victorian Era and the children’s book Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In the story, Goldlilocks discovers the bears’ house and tries out the chairs, porridge and beds to get one...
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Austin First Time Home Buyers Guide

As the Mexican free-tailed bats are readying to emerge from under the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge in the coming spring, new home buyers, first time buyers, are about to emerge on to the...
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New vs. Older Homes in Austin: Which Is Right for You?

One of the early determining factors in buying a house, along with the budget, is weighing the pros and cons of buying new construction or an established house which has settled and offers mature landscaping,...
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Kitchen Cabinet Style Trends

According to a recent article on apartmenttherapy.com with information compiled from MasterBrand, off whites and beiges are the new paint colors for kitchens, along with light tone stains on natural wood commandeering the upper cabinets....
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The Austin Real Estate Market Will Serve Buyers and Sellers Well in 2026

There are all sorts of fashion and food trends on the horizon for 2026, along with a continued focus on health and wellness. Pickleball will expand its popularity, along with some intentional unplugging from digital...
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

You can be over the fence, on the fence, inside the fence, gazing through the fence or considering the fence, but one thing is clear: Good fences not only make good neighbors, but also are...
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The Lowdown on HOAs

Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs) have been around since the early 1900s in some form or another. They became popular in the mid-1960s as subdivisions grew and condominium complexes started popping up. Membership is mandatory for homeowners,...
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The Home Office and 20 Step Commute

Texas is one big, home-based, business-friendly state. The financial and emotional gains of working from home can be huge. It removes the cost and time of a commute, parking, smart wardrobe and restaurant lunches. Factor...
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All The World’s a Stage

All the world’s a stage, and your house is a scene in the “For Sale” act. Gone are the days of dusting cobwebs off the front porch, mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, listing it...
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