Not ready to sell? Start Now to Declutter

Q. What is the biggest mistake empty nesters make when preparing to leave their nests? A. Easy one! Starting too late to get rid of stuff. Every client who has “rightsized” with me has said the same thing; “We should have started the process when the kids first left home!” Still hanging on to the kid’s toys or items that are outdated and obsolete? Do you have boxes that you haven’t opened in over a…

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Homebound with Covid-19

March Madness just took on a whole new meaning for us. Of course remaining indoors is a good way to protect yourselves and others from the Coronavirus. I also see it as an opportunity to be productive and chip away at those decluttering projects that you’ve put off. Here are some tips on decluttering to help you. (Courtesy of Independence Title) 31 Ways to Declutter Your Home

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BOB’S TIPS: Pre-Spring To Do

As you can see from the picture, Bob has been working hard behind the scenes helping me with my marketing. But, there is lots to do around your home before spring. Outside the home, Bob’s always looking for projects to maintain and improve our property value. For his latest project he went out on a limb and has been pruning and cutting back the trees and shrubs around the house and says now is a…

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February Featured Listings

There are several hot listings available. Check them out!   1734 Camp Craft Road West Lake Hills, TX 78746 TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY in Eanes ISD! Built by Brighton Homes in ’98. Master on main with spacious bathroom and walk-in closet. There are 5 bedrooms and a flex space upstairs. An office, formal dining, 2 living areas, a powder bath, an open kitchen to a breakfast area great room, walk-in pantry and laundry room are also on…

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20 Beautiful Beaches

20 beautiful beaches across the globe.  With pink sands and captivating cliffs, cerulean waters and hidden gems, the best beaches from around the world are meant to be experienced firsthand. From the red rocky arches of Morocco, to the sugary sand beaches of the Philippines, here are 20 ideas for jumpstarting your travel plans for 2020 along one of these charming coastlines.

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Austin Modern Home Tour- February 22, 2020

The Austin Modern Home Tour celebrates 13 years of collaborative exchange between architects, developers, designers and real estate professionals. Founded by Krisstina Wise of Goodlife Luxury and produced and developed by co-owner James Leasure and his Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS), the Austin Modern Home Tour has become an annual landmark Austin event. For more information, click here.

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DOWNSIZING: Trends in Property Types Available

Q. Do you see the trend in downsizing changing the mix of the types of properties being sold? A. Yes I do. In fact so does the Austin Board of Realtors who track home sales in the greater Austin area. Their latest report for January and going forward will now reflect all residential properties — single-family homes, condominiums and town homes — rather than single-family homes only. This is because more home buyers purchase condos…

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Bob’s Tip: Make Your Home Smart

I keep telling Cathy that making our home “smart” is a good investment. This lets me get away with buying and playing with cool new technology which l love to do. But it really is a smart thing to do that will cut down on utility bills, allow us to manage our home from afar, keep it safer and ultimately add value to our home when the day comes that we take Cathy’s advice and…

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