Welcome to Austin

This is your inside look at Austin living, straight from someone who loves this city deeply. Whether you're researching a move, exploring neighborhoods, or just looking for your next favorite restaurant or weekend adventure, you're in the right place. Consider this your personal guide to all things Austin - the people, the places, the hidden gems, and the homes worth knowing about.

Austin is a city that rewards curiosity. We're a community of creatives, entrepreneurs, outdoor lovers, and people who genuinely believe life is better when you know your neighbors and support the businesses that make a city feel like home. That's the Austin we want to introduce you to.

Whether you're thinking about buying, just starting to explore, or simply want to know where to grab the best breakfast taco on a Saturday morning - I’m here for all of it.

Reach out anytime. I love connecting people with this city.

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This Weekend in Austin, Texas - May 29-30, 2026

Austin is packed - from a bluegrass musical at Zach Theatre and the ATX TV Festival to a local ceramics pop-up, Alex Warren at Moody Center, and Austin Sol ultimate frisbee. Here's everything worth doing this weekend.

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The List Price vs. Sale Price Conversation Nobody Is Having at $3M+

The spread between list price and sale price looks the same on paper at every price point. But at $3M+, it tells a completely different story. A $50,000 reduction on a $400,000 home is 12.5%. On a $4,000,000 home, it's 1.25%. Same number, entirely different signal to a luxury buyer who knows what they're looking at. And in Austin's luxury market, they always know what they're looking at.

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What Austin Cash Buyers Need to Know About the New FinCEN Rule

Buying a home in Austin through an LLC or trust with cash? There's a new federal rule you need to know about before your next transaction. FinCEN's Residential Real Estate Rule changes how these deals are structured, documented, and closed - and the details matter more than you might think.

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Your Austin Weekend Guide | May 22–24

The city is full this weekend - here's what we'd put on the calendar.

Austin has a way of making even an ordinary weekend feel like something worth showing up for. From art markets to live music to a sunrise race, there's a little something for everyone this May 22–24. Here's our roundup of what's happening around town.

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Austin Real Estate Market Update - April 2026

April's Austin market data tells a clear story - buyers came back, inventory tightened, and pending sales jumped 20% year over year. Here's what the numbers actually mean and what smart buyers and sellers should be paying attention to heading into the heart of spring.

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What It Actually Looks Like to Sell Your Home With Me

Thinking about selling your Austin home but not sure where to start? From pricing strategy to closing day,I walk you through exactly what it looks like to work with me - and why every step of the process is more intentional than you might expect.

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6 Home Design Trends We're Seeing in Austin for 2026

Austin's design landscape is shifting — and the homes that are selling fastest in 2026 are the ones that feel warm, intentional, and deeply livable. From statement kitchens to indoor-outdoor spaces that actually function year-round, here are the seven trends we're seeing right now across Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods.

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The Price is Right

Thinking about starting high and coming down later? It's one of the most common seller mistakes we see - and it almost always costs more than it saves. Here's what the data actually shows about pricing your Austin home right from day one.

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