Is 78733 Undervalued vs Westlake? Austin Real Estate Analysis
Is 78733 Undervalued Compared to Westlake? A Data-Driven Austin Real Estate Analysis Austin’s luxury real estate market has exploded over the past decade, with buyers competing fiercely for premium properties in prestigious neighborhoods. Two areas that frequently come up in this conversation are the 78733 ZIP code (which encompasses parts of Bee Cave and West […]
Best Ways to Enjoy Lake Austin When You Live in Westlake
Best Ways to Enjoy Lake Austin When You Live in Westlake One of the biggest misconceptions about living in Westlake is that you have to own a waterfront home to make Lake Austin part of your life. You don’t. In our part of Eanes, the lake isn’t just something you look at from a $10 […]
Best Neighborhoods in Eanes ISD for Families: A Local Realtor’s Guide
Best Neighborhoods in Eanes ISD for Families: A Local Realtor’s Guide If you’re moving to Austin and have already decided Eanes ISD is where you want your family to be, your next question is probably: What is the best neighborhood in Eanes ISD for families? We have an answer that may surprise you. There isn’t […]
Why Hire a Real Estate Team in Westlake Austin? Meet The Council
Why Hire a Three-Agent Real Estate Team Instead of a Single Agent in Westlake Austin? Three Realtors sounds like a lot of people to sell one house. We understand. But The Council didn’t come together because we thought: Three agents must be better than one. We came together because the three of us see real […]
Moving From California or New York to Westlake Austin? Read This Before Buying
Buying a Home in Westlake Austin From California or New York: What You Can’t Learn From Zillow You can learn a lot about Westlake Austin without ever setting foot in Texas. You can see: Price. Square footage. Bedrooms. Bathrooms. Lot size. Property taxes. Photos. Schools. Recent sales. You can virtually walk through a house from […]
Moving From Houston to Westlake Austin: 2026 Relocation Guide
Moving From Houston to Westlake Austin: What Families Should Know Before They Buy Houston and Austin are only a few hours apart. But moving from Houston to Westlake can feel like a much bigger lifestyle change than the distance suggests. You may be trading: A larger, flatter lot for Hill Country terrain. A more traditional […]
Why We Chose Westlake Austin After Traveling the World | Albina Rippy
Why We Chose Westlake After Living and Traveling Around the World For a while, our family had the unusual opportunity to ask a question most people don’t really get to ask: If we could choose where we wanted to build our life, where would it be? Before real estate, I was a CPA and financial […]
What Design Upgrades Add the Most Value Before Selling a Home in Westlake, Eanes or Cuernavaca?
What Design Upgrades Add the Most Value Before Selling a Home in Westlake, Eanes or Cuernavaca? The highest-ROI design upgrades before selling a home are typically strategic paint, lighting, flooring, curb appeal, kitchen updates and bathroom refreshes—not necessarily full renovations. In Westlake, Eanes ISD and Cuernavaca, the best improvements depend on the home’s price point, […]
What Home Sellers in Westlake (78746) and Cuernavaca (78733) Need to Know Before Listing
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Westlake or Cuernavaca, you’re probably asking the same questions most sellers in these neighborhoods ask right now. Things like: You’re not alone. And honestly, these are the right questions to be asking. Albina Rippy, Holly McCormick, and Natasha Antonioni of The Council Real Estate Group are real […]
How Do I Calculate ROI on an Airbnb Property? A Complete Guide.
How Do I Calculate ROI on an Airbnb Property? A Complete Guide. Whether you’re considering your first Airbnb investment or evaluating an existing property, understanding how to calculate ROI on an Airbnb property is essential for making informed financial decisions. Many aspiring hosts jump into short-term rental investing without a clear picture of profitability, leading […]