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.

📱 Text Sarah directly: 512-375-2096

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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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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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