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Should You Buy a Home in Austin Right Now? What I'm Telling My Buyers in 2026

Rates are near 7% and sellers are cutting prices. Here is what the latest numbers mean for your leverage.

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The Pre-Sale Renovations Worth Doing on a $1M+ Austin Home (And the Ones That Aren't)

Before you list, spend money to remove buyer objections, not to add features. Here's where pre-sale dollars actually pay off on an Austin luxury home, and where they d… Read more

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How to Relocate to Austin From California Without Overpaying

California buyers bring California pricing instincts to Austin- here's how to avoid paying a premium you don't need to pay.

How to Sell a $1M+ Home in Austin Without Leaving Money on the Table

Most luxury sellers in Austin lose money in the first 14 days on market, not at the closing table. Here's how to price, prep, and negotiate so you don't.

When Is the Best Time to List a Luxury Home in Austin? (A Data-Backed Answer)

The calendar matters more at $1M+ than at any other price point in Austin. Here's when luxury homes actually sell fastest and for the most — and when to hold.

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Staging a Luxury Home in Austin: What Actually Moves the Needle

Here's what staging really does for a $1M+ listing, what it costs, and the handful of moves that change the number on the contract.

The True Cost of Owning a $2M Home in Austin (Taxes, Insurance, Maintenance, HOA)

Your mortgage payment isn't your housing cost. Here's the real annual carrying cost on a $2M Austin home, line by line, with the numbers I actually see at closing tabl… Read more

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Kelsey Easton Recognized as a Top 500 Austin Realtor & Real Producers Rising Star

On being named a Rising Star by Austin Real Producers, and the part of the story the article didn't have room for

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What to Know Before Buying a Waterfront Home on Lake Austin

Neighborhoods, prices, dock rules, and what October's 10-foot drawdown means for buyers and owners

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