April is here and how nice to see the flowers and trees starting to bloom. The real estate market, too, is doing some serious branching out, which is long overdue.
Let's get straight to the facts: the market is warming up fast, so LET'S GO!
COMPASS NEWS: LET'S ADVERTISE!
Compass Finds a New Outlet for Exclusive Listings, and our clients are the big winners.
"Compass has forged a "first-of-its-kind" partnership with Rocket, the companies announced today, giving the country's largest brokerage a new platform for its exclusive listing inventory.
The real estate giants signed "a three-year strategic alliance" allowing Compass to display private listings on Redfin, the brokerage and search portal acquired by Rocket last March. The deal was first reported by The Wall Street Journal."
> Read the Full Article from Real Estate News NEWS
ATX HAPPENINGS: LET'S HAVE FUN!
APRIL 8 - 19
Moontower Comedy Festival
The Moontower Comedy Festival returns to Austin! Featuring a world-class lineup of stars like Marc Maron and Leslie Jones across 10+ downtown venues. It’s a must-attend celebration of stand-up that perfectly captures the city's "Keep It Weird" energy through headliner sets and live podcast tapings.
APRIL 11
ABC Kite Fest
Returning to Zilker Park for its 98th year, the ABC Kite Fest invites families to enjoy a day of kite flying, local food, and live music. From the MossFest children’s concert to community kite contests, it’s a free, pet-friendly celebration of creativity in the great outdoors.
APRIL 18 - 19
Preserve Austin Homes Tour
Experience Austin’s architectural soul during the 2026 Homes Tour! A unique weekend event featuring ten historic properties that showcase the city’s diverse heritage and design. This marquee fundraiser directly supports Preservation Austin’s mission, turning your exploration of beautiful local homes into a meaningful investment.
APRIL 25 - 26
Austin Blues Festival
Get ready for a soul-stirring weekend as the Austin Blues Festival returns to Waterloo Park. This year’s powerhouse lineup features legends like George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic alongside BadBadNotGood and Eric Johnson for an unforgettable celebration of blues and funk under the stars.
HOME TIPS: LET'S GET IT RIGHT!
Top Mistakes Homeowners are Making in 2026
Let's be clear: it's a great time to sell your house and the process can be stress-free if you avoid making mistakes in the process.
The sellers who struggle are usually approaching today's market with yesterday's expectations and forget the basic truth: to make money, you have to spend money!