Spring is perennially popular in the Texas Hill Country. Whether you already live here or you’re on your way, this time of year is a showcase for our region’s beauty. And with virtually limitless activities, both indoor and outdoor, it’s a glorious season!   The spring 2024 eclipse adds one more exciting reason to be in the Austin area. If you’re keen to stay in the dark for the full four minutes, you’ll need to head slightly outside the city, to Marble Falls, Fredericksburg, Llano, or Burnet. But there are plenty of venues in Austin where you can experience the complete dark for roughly ..read more

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for central Texas. With significant corporate expansion and a million other great reasons to live here, there are nearly 200 people per day moving to the Austin metro area. Studies predict the Austin/San Antonio corridor will not only rival but surpass Dallas/Fort Worth in the next 15 years. But what does that mean for current Austinites? Zillow has recently changed its forecast for housing prices, predicting higher prices for the calendar year. And with demand continuing to outpace inventory, it will be a sellers’ market for the foreseeable future. Thankful ..read more

For 2023 Buyers- How to File your Homestead Exemption for 2024: It’s that time for all new homeowners (anyone who purchased a home in 2023) to complete and submit their Homestead Exemption application. To apply you will need to complete and submit an application with the county of your principle residence.  Some counties now offer the option to complete an online application. This helps to pre-fill data from county records providing you an immediate confirmation, and faster processing.  You can also complete a paper application and apply by mail or in person. Check out below the link ..read more

Did you know that the name Austin means great? It’s true—and what a great place to experience Spring and all the new beginnings this glorious season brings. It’s pretty great when you think about inventory. In the last 12 months, notes the Homebuying Institute, “active property listings within the Austin metro area [have] more than quadrupled” while experiencing a decline in prices. And with mortgage rates continuing to drop, that’s a pretty great reason to get back into the market. Talk about a new beginning! What else is great about Austin? Let me count the ways…. According to Uphomes, the c ..read more

Let’s be honest: The whole new year’s resolution thing is so last month. Whatever you planned or hoped for maybe just didn’t come to pass. But hope—and love!—springs eternal, and here we are welcoming February, the month of love. What better time to fall in love with this incredible city and embrace the opportunities for a new year? Experts now suggest that central Texas is well positioned for continued growth. As labor economist Pia Orrenius noted, “The fundamentals of state growth in this region are really healthy.”  Likewise, the housing market is rebounding, with interest rates stabil ..read more

For 2022 Buyers- How to File your Homestead Exemption for 2023: It’s that time for all new homeowners (anyone who purchased a home in 2022) to complete and submit their Homestead Exemption application.  The deadline for filing is April 30th! To apply you will need to complete and submit an application with the county of your principle residence.  Some counties now offer the option to complete an online application. This helps to pre-fill data from county records providing you an immediate confirmation, and faster processing.  You can also complete a paper application and ap ..read more

Ah, January. The gym membership and weight loss program commercials are everywhere. It’s easy to get spun up in the desire for big change. After we set down the last of the egg nog and put away the holiday decorations, many of us began planning our new year’s resolutions or, as they have become for many of us, “the two-week plan to completely change my life.” It doesn’t have to be that way. What if you could put in motion a reasonable, inspirational plan to achieve your 2023 goals? Instead of the stereotypical, harsh “Lose 20 pounds by Valentine’s Day,” “Save X thousands of dollars by March ..read more

We flew through bluebonnets, a crazy heat wave, and back to school…but now it’s time to slow down and savor the season. And what better place to be home for the holidays than central Texas? Milder temperatures mean getting out and about is truly delightful. You’ll find parks and open spaces around Austin filled with walkers, runners, and bicyclists. Bring a Frisbee or football and a picnic and your family will likely find the perfect weather anywhere in town. For more Thanksgiving events, check here. Looking for adult-only events? Check out the Feast on Beats 2 or the Friendsgiving Trivia Pub ..read more

Springtime in Austin may be glorious but there’s something truly magical about autumn. It’s still warm, sure, but the cooler temperatures are here and dropping. The kids are going back to school—how on earth did they get so big? And the holidays are right around the corner, lined up like airplanes on the tarmac at Austin-Bergstrom. It’s a glorious time of year—one for creating new memories and for celebrating time-honored traditions. But let’s get real. We are in Texas, ya’ll. For all the wonderful events and activities that are the hallmark of September and October, one of the true joys of th ..read more

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