Home Is Where the Heart Is

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…

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The Year in Pictures

Happy December! As we reflect on the past year, we’ve put together some pictures (and even a few videos) to capture some of the moments. It was certainly an unusual year, and Bob and I are already looking ahead to 2025, hoping for a calmer and less dramatic time than 2024. Here’s a month-by-month recap that sums up our year. Enjoy, and we’ll see you all in the new year!   January Mailbox Taken Out…

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A November to Remember

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,…

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Octoberfest!

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,…

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Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

As we approach the final quarter of 2024, the upcoming Presidential Election is on many people’s minds, especially regarding its impact on the housing market. Is it a real concern or just noise? Typically, homes for sale and home sales peak in May-June in Texas, according to real estate appraisers and consultants. During election years, there’s usually no significant change in the housing market, except in November. Buyer and seller activity tends to slow down…

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Sweet September!

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…

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August Already?

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…

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Well, Hi July!

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…

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