Selling your home for the first time in South Austin (and anywhere else really!) is a whole different kind of emotional rollercoaster.Buying felt like a big decision… but selling? Now you’re the one calling the shots.And that’s exactly where first-time sellers accidentally sabotage themselves.Today, let’s walk through the mistakes that quietly drain thousands of dollars […]

Who hasn’t checked their home’s value online “just to see”? It’s quick, it’s tempting, and it’s fun to imagine your home’s worth ticking up like a stock price. But before you get too attached to that number, here’s the truth: those online estimates are rarely exact. Why? Because they can’t see or feel what makes […]

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. With the time change complete and our chilly 50° mornings rolling in (followed by afternoons that somehow still hit 85°—classic Austin!), November is the […]

The holiday season can sneak up quickly—and so can the expenses that come with it. Between travel, gifts, hosting, and festive extras, it’s easy to overspend in the spirit of generosity. This November, take a pause and create a plan that aligns your holiday spending with your values. Start by writing out your holiday priorities. […]

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 […]