New construction makes up such a large share of what’s actually for sale in Leander right now that buying here is a genuinely different process than buying an older resale home across town in Austin. I’ve walked enough buyers through it to know where people get surprised, and most of the surprises aren’t about the […]
Homes for Sale in Leander, TX: Prices, Communities, and Commute (2026)
Leander doesn’t get talked about as much as Cedar Park or Round Rock, and I’ve never understood why, because the numbers tell a pretty loud story on their own. This is a city that had roughly 59,000 people in 2020 and is closing in on 90,000 now, and for a stretch a few years back […]
Homes for Sale in Georgetown, TX: Prices, Neighborhoods, and What to Know (2026)
If you’re looking at homes for sale in Georgetown, Texas, you’ve picked one of the fastest-moving markets in the state, and I mean that in the most literal sense. This is a city that had about 28,000 people in the year 2000 and has since grown past 90,000, which means the Georgetown you’re touring homes […]
Sun City Georgetown: Homes, Lifestyle, and What to Know Before You Buy (2026)
Folks ask me about Sun City Georgetown more than almost any other neighborhood in my territory, and it’s usually the same question dressed up different ways: is it actually as good as everyone says, or is it just a big name with a big marketing budget. Short answer, having sold homes there and walked more […]
Realtor Commission in Texas 2026: What Sellers Need to Know
Texas home sellers are not automatically required to pay a buyer’s agent a fixed or standard commission. Realtor commission in Texas is negotiable. Under the current TREC resale contract, a buyer may ask the seller to pay an agreed amount toward the buyer’s brokerage obligation, but that request lives in the sales contract now, not […]
Average Salary Austin TX: What You Need to Live Here in 2026
Austin continues to draw people from across the country, and the question that comes up before almost every relocation decision is the same: What salary do you need to live in Austin? Whether you are planning to buy a home, rent an apartment, or simply want to understand what the average salary in Austin, TX […]
Best Places to Live in Texas: Why Round Rock Wins in 2026
Round Rock ranks among the best places to live in Texas, and the reasons are specific enough to matter to someone making an actual move. Strong tech-sector employment, a school district with a track record that holds up under scrutiny, and home prices that still undercut Austin by a meaningful margin. Whether you’re relocating for […]
Do You Get Keys at Closing? What to Expect in 2026
Do you get keys at closing? In most Texas home purchases, yes, but the exact moment depends on where the transaction stands when you sit down at the title company. Closing on a new home is an exciting milestone, especially in Austin, and understanding precisely when those keys change hands helps you plan your moving […]
Can a Seller Refuse to Pay Buyers Agent? Your 2026 Options
Yes, a seller can legally refuse to pay your buyer’s agent compensation in 2026. This has become more common since the 2024 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement agreement took effect, and buyers who aren’t prepared for it can find themselves caught off guard at a critical point in the transaction. Knowing your options before […]
Living in Homes Tucked Away: Ownership Trade-Offs Explained
If you’ve driven through a quiet Austin neighborhood and spotted a driveway wedged between two houses leading to a home that seems to disappear from the street, you’ve seen one of these setups in person. The lived experience of owning or selling a property like this is what this article is really about: not whether […]
Subagency in Texas After 2026: What Buyers Need to Know
If you have read older articles about Texas real estate, you may have seen subagency described as the default relationship between a buyer and a license holder who had not yet agreed to represent the buyer. That description is now outdated, and understanding why matters before you tour a single home. Effective January 1, 2026, […]
Moving from NYC to Austin, Texas in 2026: What to Know
Moving from NYC to Austin in 2026 is a decision thousands of New Yorkers are making right now, and for good reason. If you’ve spent years grinding through Manhattan’s pace, Austin doesn’t ask you to slow down so much as it asks you to redirect that energy somewhere it actually sticks. Lower overhead, more space, […]
