New Construction vs. Older Homes in Westlake Austin
New Construction vs. Established Luxury Homes in Westlake Austin: Which Is the Better Buy? By Natasha Antonioni | The Council Real Estate Group at Compass There’s something undeniably exciting about walking into a brand-new luxury home. The soaring ceilings. The oversized windows. The beautiful kitchen. The primary suite that feels like a boutique hotel. Everything […]
How Much Below Asking Can You Offer on a Westlake Austin Home in 2026?
How Much Below Asking Can You Offer on a Westlake Austin Home in 2026? By Albina Rippy, Realtor and former CPA, with Holly McCormick and Natasha Antonioni of The Council Real Estate Group at Compass. Last updated October 1, 2026. Quick answer On a Westlake Austin home that’s newly listed and priced in line with […]
How Much Cash Do I Really Need to Buy a Luxury Home in Austin?
How Much Cash Do I Really Need to Buy a Luxury Home in Austin? If you’re planning to buy a luxury home in Austin, you may already know what price range you’re comfortable with. But there’s another question we think is just as important: How much cash should you actually have available to make the […]
How Much Are Property Taxes on a $2 Million, $3 Million or $5 Million Home in Westlake Austin?
How Much Are Property Taxes on a $2 Million, $3 Million or $5 Million Home in Westlake Austin? If you’re considering buying a $2 million, $3 million or $5 million home in Westlake Austin, there’s one number you need to understand before deciding what you can comfortably afford: The property tax bill. For buyers moving […]
Where Should I Live in Eanes ISD? Best Neighborhoods by Commute & Lifestyle
Where Should I Live in Eanes ISD Based on My Commute? You’ve decided you want to live in Eanes ISD. Great. Now comes the question that can have a surprisingly big impact on your everyday life: Where within Eanes should you actually live? Because Eanes isn’t one neighborhood. And choosing a home in Rollingwood versus […]
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 15 Questions Should I Ask a Realtor Before Selling My Home in Westlake Austin?
15 Questions to Ask a Realtor Before Selling Your Westlake Austin Home If you’re interviewing Realtors to sell a home in Westlake Austin or Eanes ISD, there’s one question almost every seller asks: “What do you think my house is worth?” Of course you should ask it. But I don’t think it’s the most revealing […]
What Should Families Know Before Moving to Westlake Austin? 12 Things Families Should Know Before Relocating
Moving to Westlake Austin: 12 Things Families Should Know Before Relocating If you’re thinking about moving to Westlake Austin, particularly with children, you probably have 47 tabs open right now. Eanes ISD rankings. Homes in 78746. Homes in 78733. Private schools. Property taxes. Commute times. Lake Austin. “Is Austin really that hot?” And probably: “Where […]
How Much Does It Cost to Live in Westlake Austin in 2026?
How Much Does It Cost to Live in Westlake Austin in 2026? If you’re considering moving to Westlake Austin, one of your first questions is probably: How much does it actually cost to live in Westlake? And if you’ve already started looking at houses online, you may be even more confused. You can find a […]
How Much Should I Spend Fixing Up My House Before Selling in Westlake Austin?
How Much Should I Spend Preparing My Westlake Home for Sale? If you’re thinking about selling a home in Westlake Austin or Eanes ISD, there’s a dangerous moment that happens before the house ever goes on the market. You start making a list. Paint. Floors. Landscaping. Kitchen. Primary bathroom. Light fixtures. Pool repairs. New appliances. […]