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 […]
What Are the Best Public & Private Schools Near Westlake Austin and Eanes ISD?
Public & Private Schools in Westlake Austin and Eanes ISD: A 2026 Guide For families considering moving to Westlake Austin or Eanes ISD, schools are often one of the first—and most important—parts of the conversation. But there’s much more to understanding the schools here than looking at a ranking online. Which elementary school serves which […]
How Much Should You Renovate Before Selling a Westlake Austin Home?
How Much Should You Spend Renovating Before Selling a Westlake Austin Home? The $25K vs. $100K vs. $250K Decision One of the fastest ways to lose money before selling a luxury home is to renovate it. That probably sounds strange coming from an interior designer and Realtor. I love transforming houses. I can walk into […]
Best House or the Best Lot in Westlake Austin? What Should I buy?
Should You Buy the Best House or the Best Lot in Westlake Austin? You’re standing in two houses in Westlake Austin. House A is gorgeous. New kitchen. Beautiful bathrooms. Wide-plank floors. Designer lighting. Pool. Everything photographs perfectly. But the lot is just okay. Then there’s House B. The kitchen is painfully dated. The primary bathroom […]