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I'm excited about Austin's wave of new membership clubs, from bathhouses to founders' dinners. But here's the question I keep asking: with only so many people who can afford $300–$500 a month, can all of them actually survive?

Texas just became one of the moldiest states in the country, and if you're selling your Austin home, that changes what buyers and inspectors expect. Here's what I'm telling my clients about testing, disclosure, and remediation before you list.

Travis County's April numbers are out and the story isn't what the headlines are telling you. I'm walking through the real read on Austin real estate, where I'm seeing opportunity, and why I think we're near the bottom.

I'm putting 10 toes down: Austin is about to have the biggest comeback in its history. Here's why I'm calling it, what the data is telling me, and the moves I'd make right now if I were buying or selling Austin real estate.

Texas just passed House Bill 2464. Your home can now legally operate as a business in Austin, and in many cases the city can't stop you. I'm breaking down what 'no-impact' means, who qualifies, and how this changes how I'm pricing property.

Building community through hospitality: why I opened my home to thousands, the flywheel behind it, and what I've learned about creating spaces where real connection happens.

My exact step-by-step process to file and win your Texas property tax protest in 2026: from TCAD filing to ARB hearing, without hiring anyone.

Senate Bill 15 will flip Austin's housing playbook. Developers can build on 3,000 sq ft lots, up to three stories, with minimal parking. I break down how this generational change will reshape neighborhoods, housing supply, and the skyline.

School quality is one of the most powerful levers in the Austin housing market. With AISD consolidations coming, I'm urging homeowners and buyers to look beyond the current school map and think strategically about the next 5-10 years.

Building more than a home: a masterclass in betting on yourself. I'm sharing the raw story of building Chateau Chloe from the ground up: the vision, the chaos, and the community that made it all possible.

How contradiction, celebration, and community shaped the way I designed my home. A personal essay on how New Orleans values became the blueprint for Chateau Chloe.

A deep dive into all 17 Texas constitutional amendments on the November ballot, plus Proposition Q. I break down what each one means, who benefits, and share my honest opinions as a Realtor and Texan.

AI, robotics, semiconductors, and life sciences are turning Austin into the most resilient, diversified tech mega-hub on earth. Here's why I think every homeowner, buyer, and seller should pay attention.