Conversations With Cathy

Maximize the Value of Your Home This Spring Compass Concierge can help you increase your home's value and sell as fast as possible. This unique program is helping sellers from coast to coast. I wanted to share some of these powerful seller stories with you so that you can see what real Compass clients are saying about the power of Compass Concierge. Once you've watched the video, I'd love to chat more about how Compass

Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy March Madness, on and off the court! Our hot real estate market is hot, there's fun things to do and there is more excitement to come. And, Bob and I are so glad that we finally thawed out... Here's hoping you have the luck of the Irish during the coming Spring. "For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way:  Good health, good luck and happiness

Join the Celtic Cultural Center on Facebook on Wednesday, March 17, for a free celebration of all things Irish for their 20th Anniversary of St. Patrick's Day Austin. They will be sharing performances from some of the world's leading Irish performers and much more. Learn more about the event here.

SXSW is going virtual! The digital experience will feature conference keynotes and sessions, film screenings, music showcases, networking, and exhibitions from March 16–20, 2021. Learn more + buy tickets here.

Unique rental available March 15th in the heart of East Austin Need a place to rent in trendy 78702? Call me for details on this 3 bed, 2 bath charming Victorian stylehome in popular East Austin for lease in March for $5500/month House Features: Modern upgrades Expansive, entertainer's kitchen Cathedral ceilings City views Private, fenced in yard 1/4 acre corner lot Close to downtown, walkable to Whole Foods, Target, Cenote Coffee, Ladybird Lake, and all

What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2021 Extended time at home is shaping how people live daily and what they want from their home. In 2021, here are a few trends shaping up for the housing market: Interest rates are expected to remain low but increase gradually. Average home prices will rise. Home inventory will remain low, despite plenty of new construction. Here's what experts are predicting for buyers, sellers, renters, and new

Forget Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl, February will now be known as Snowvid 21 and unprecedented times in Texas. We'll be talking about (and many will be cleaning up from) this event for a long, long time! But the stories of those who came together to help one another are the silver lining and the reason we love, and will continue to love living in Austin. Pretty picture, for sure, but what next?  

NEW BAKING GADGET Bob's "buying stuff spree" continues in '21 Bob's continuing his ways in 2021 to find any opportunity to buy more stuff. He found this cast iron pan in WIRED (just click on the loaf to learn more) and has been whipping up bread in it between everything else he does. I must say, this is really, really good, especially right out of the oven, in the morning, at lunch, at dinner and even