You love the neighborhood. You love the community. The schools. The memories you’ve already built. But your home? It doesn’t quite feel like it fits you anymore. It might be the layout, the finishes, the kitchen that feels stuck in the past, or simply the need for better flow. Good news: You don’t have to […]

As we head into the last few months of the year, October is the ideal time to do a quick financial checkup—starting with your recurring expenses. Between streaming services, app subscriptions, memberships, and auto-renewals, it’s easy to lose track of what’s quietly hitting your bank account each month. Start by reviewing your statements or opening […]

Taking care of your home all year long helps protect its value, prevent surprise repairs, and make a great impression—whether you’re living in it for life or planning to sell someday. As the weather starts to cool off, it’s a great time to work from the outside in and prep your home for the season […]

If you’ve ever wondered why one bedroom in your house is always warmer (or colder) than the rest, or questioned whether upgrading your windows is really worth the money, an energy audit can give you answers. An energy audit (also called an energy assessment) is basically a check-up for your home. A trained professional looks […]

I’ve always believed my job doesn’t end at the closing table! My goal is to be a resource for you long after you’ve moved in—whether you’re thinking about selling, curious about home values, or just have those random homeowner questions that pop up along the way. There are three questions that I get asked a […]

By now, you’ve tracked your spending, cut unnecessary costs, and maybe even built up a small emergency fund. September is the month to turn up that momentum toward paying down debt. Debt—especially high-interest debt like credit cards—can quietly drain your budget and slow down progress toward your bigger goals, whether that’s buying a home, a […]

Taking care of your home all year long helps protect its value, prevent surprise repairs, and make a great impression—whether you’re living in it for life or planning to sell someday. When you think of home maintenance, dryer vents probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But here’s the truth: clogged dryer vents […]

Stay Ahead to Save Money & Protect Your Equity Owning a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make, and protecting that investment takes regular care. But I know how life can get busy, and it’s easy to push home maintenance to the bottom of the to-do list. I totally get it! But here’s […]

Taking care of your home all year long helps protect its value, prevent surprise repairs (or costs!), and make a great impression. Whether you’re living in it for life or planning to sell someday, don’t defer your home’s maintenance! As we roll out of Austin’s hottest months knowing our home’s pipes have been working overtime, […]

August often brings a shift in routines—and budgets. Whether you’re prepping for a new school year or starting to think ahead to the holidays, now is the perfect time to plan for seasonal expenses that can sneak up fast. For Families with Kids: Back-to-School Budgeting Back-to-school season can be a budget buster if you’re not […]