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As February unfolds, love is in the air—and not just on Valentine's Day! It’s the perfect time to fall in love with the idea of a fresh start, a new home, or other changes to embrace. In 2025, I’m here to be your trusted guide through the ever-changing real estate market, helping you turn your goals into reality and making the process seamless. Enjoy this heart-felt issue! Follow your heart in love and in real
A November to Remember
Category: Home Tips, Local Events, US Real Estate
The Austin real estate market has been in a stall mode while everyone was waiting for the election, lower interest rates and more inventory. The election is now over, interest rates are down, and there's way more inventory. In fact, the number of homes for sale in October was the most in more than 4 years. No more excuses – time to make your move and make this your November to remember! A year ago,
Octoberfest!
Category: Austin Texas, Featured Listings, Local Events
October is here which means I can start eating (and can't stop) my favorite candy-corn/peanut mix, buy way too many mums that look good for about a week and cheer on my favorite college football teams. Also this month, my buyers are closing on some fabulous properties and Bob's birthday and Halloween are the month's finale. Treats, not Tricks, are what this newsletter is all about... Treat Yourself to this Mix! This is so simple,
Sweet September!
Category: Home Trends, Local Events, US Real Estate
Sweet New Paint Colors HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams: The 2025 Color Collection of the Year If you want to know what’s trending for the rest of this year and into 2025, look no further than the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color Collection of the Year, called Mid Century Modern. Start your Fall off fresh with a fresh coat of paint! > Read More Courtesy of Forbes Sweet Austin Events Fantastic Fest
August Already?
Category: Austin Texas, Featured Listings
Hard to believe it's already August. And just as Summer begins to wind down, the real estate market is heating up. With school season upon us, buyers are in a rush to find their dream homes they didn't grab in the Spring. Sellers have been patient and when interest rates come down next month, it will pay off! I was so pumped up watching the Olympics this year that all the winners inspired me to
Well, Hi July!
Category: Austin Texas, Local Events, US Real Estate
I love July. Summer is in full swing and it can be a HOT month for real estate, believe it or not. Anxious buyers want to secure a place to live before school starts – mid August –so they're out in full force. I'm busy opening doors for them, or setting up a search to find their perfect next home. Record number of Americans are travelling abroad this summer, especially to Europe, and Bob and
No more excuses, no more waiting, no more stare downs. It's time to make your move and change your tune. We finally have the inventory (more homes for sale than we've had in 13 years) at great prices with creative incentives from both lenders and sellers. The time is right to change your tune. And speaking of tunes, it's also time to Tune In to June Happenings! Tune In to Real Estate News Want to
Hurray for May!
Category: Austin Texas, Local Events, US Real Estate
April showers did bring May flowers and also more houses for sale! Housing inventory has more than doubled from two years ago but sellers want the price their neighbor got back then and buyers want lower prices (with a 3% loan.) Unfortunately, neither of those are realistic in this market. If you're planning to sell, I've included some valuable and timely information about pricing. No telling where interest rates are going but I do know