Conversations With Cathy

Halloween can be spooky to some, but there is no shortage of humor and fun to be had. Here are a couple of funny things I just had to share... Creative Halloween decor... and a little realtor humor... Happy Halloween y'all!

Barton Hills Farms Fall Festival October 3rd - November 14th Ready for some Fall fun? It's that time of year again! Get lost in the 5-acre corn maze, pick your favorite pumpkin, enjoy live music, fire the apple cannons, or hop on a hayride at the Barton Hills Farms Fall Festival! Click here to buy your tickets. Source: Barton Hills Farms

Temperatures may be cooling but the Lake is still hot! I love this month! Cooler temps, candy corn, college football pandemonium, Bob's birthday and Halloween. Historically, lakefront is one of the most appreciating real estate assets in Austin. And the latest stats suggest that excited buyers are channeling their energy towards lake properties now even more than ever. The continued low inventory is driving property values to new highs. Don't miss out on your opportunity

Building a Home? Here Are 7 Industry Changes You Should Know for 2021 Homebuilders face unique challenges as demand for new construction grows sky-high amid material shortages, lifestyle changes, and record low interest rates. See how the home-building industry is adapting as we edge into a post-pandemic world. Read this great article Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

My favorite Fall mix This is so incredible you won't be able to stop eating it! The recipe is simply equal parts candy corn and lightly salted cocktail peanuts. Goes best with lattes, red wine, beer, Topo Chico, or pretty much anything! Recipe Courtesy of Taste of Home

How Much Value Does a Pool Really Add to Your Home? A pool can be a fun, attractive addition to a house and usually increases its value. But are the costs of installing and maintaining a pool worth it? Here are some things to consider before you take the plunge. Check out this picture from a listing I had in Austin's Travis Heights neighborhood — I just loved this pool! Learn more from this great

Foreign Buyers Spent $20 Billion Less on U.S. Real Estate Travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus kept many foreign would-be buyers out of the U.S. last year - and that kept billions of their dollars out of the housing market. Home purchases by international buyers and recent immigrants plummeted 33% from the previous year, according to a recent National Association of Realtors® report. International purchasers spent roughly $54.4 billion on U.S. real estate -down considerably from

Despite what you might think, improving a home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are many tricks that real estate agents use to make their listings look great and sell faster on a budget. No matter what your budget is, there are ways to make your listing shine. Read more on The Close