Should You Buy a Renovated Home or a Fixer-Upper in Westlake Austin?

Should You Buy a Renovated Home or a Fixer-Upper in Westlake Austin? If you’re buying a home in Westlake Austin or Eanes ISD, there’s a decision you’ll probably face sooner or later: Do I pay the premium for the beautifully renovated house—or buy the dated house and renovate it myself? As both a Realtor and […]

What Should I Fix Before Selling My Westlake Austin Home?

What Should I Fix Before Selling My Westlake Austin Home? If you’re thinking about selling a home in Westlake Austin, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is: What should I fix before I put my house on the market? The short answer: Fix the things that create doubt before you spend money on […]

How Much Are Property Taxes When Buying a Home in Westlake Austin?

How Much Are Property Taxes When Buying a Home in Westlake Austin? If you’re buying a home in Westlake Austin, Cuernavaca, 78746, 78733, or Eanes ISD, property taxes need to be part of the conversation before you fall in love with a house. And this is where buyers can get tripped up. There isn’t one […]

What Should I Do Before Selling My Westlake Austin Home? A 90-Day Seller Plan

What Should I Do Before Selling My Westlake Austin Home? A 90-Day Seller Plan If you’re thinking about selling your home in Westlake Austin sometime in the next three months, my biggest piece of advice is: Don’t wait until you’re ready to list to call a Realtor. Some of the most important decisions we make […]

Cuernavaca vs. Austin Lake Estates vs. Austin Lake Hills: What’s the Difference?

Cuernavaca vs. Austin Lake Estates vs. Austin Lake Hills: What’s the Difference? If you’re searching for a home in Westlake Austin’s 78733 ZIP code, you may quickly become confused. One listing says: Cuernavaca. Another says: Austin Lake Estates. Someone who lives here calls the whole area: Cuerny. Then you hear: Austin Lake Hills. And Google […]

How Do You Find Off-Market Homes in Westlake Austin?

How Do You Find Off-Market Homes in Westlake Austin? If you’re trying to find an off-market home in Westlake Austin, the short answer is this: you need a local real estate team that actively searches beyond the public MLS. That means looking at private and pre-market listings, contacting homeowners and other agents directly, monitoring properties […]