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Austin’s Short-Term Rental Rules are Changing: What You Need to Know
Austin is gearing up for significant updates to its short-term rental (STR) regulations, aiming to improve compliance, enhance revenue...
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Septic System Care and Maintenance
Caring for Your Septic System in Texas: Essential Tips for Longevity If you live in Texas, chances are you might rely on a septic system...
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What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially...
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Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home
If you’re looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a...
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Embrace the Outdoors: Exploring Nature in Austin, Texas
Nestled in the heart of the Lone Star State, Austin is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting a diverse range of activities that cater...
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Central Texas Real Estate - 2023 Year in Review
The 2023 real estate market in Central Texas highlights the pressing need for improved housing affordability. Home sales contributed over...
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Pros and Cons of Hardwood Flooring In a Home
Hardwood flooring is a popular flooring option for houses because of its durability, aesthetic appeal, and longevity. However, like any...
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Prep your home for cold weather.
When the temperature begins to drop, consider these maintenance and end-of-season tasks that will help you winterize your home and...
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12 WAYS TO MAKE VISITS NICER FOR HOUSEGUESTS (AND FOR HOSTS)
Are you getting ready to share your home with overnight guests? Or will you be hitting the road to stay with family or friends? With the...
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How a Septic System Works
If you are buying a home in the Austin area you may very well run into houses with septic tanks. As the city of Austin developed over the...
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House Foundations 101
Types of House Foundations Basement Foundation: A full basement foundation begins with a hole of at least eight feet deep to accommodate...
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What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)?
An ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) is a loan that initially has a low-interest rate, but the rate can increase after a certain amount of...
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What's The Big Deal About Kyle, Texas?
Perhaps nowhere in the budding metroplex is the manufacturing boom more pronounced than in Kyle, which is just south of Austin. Alliance...
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HOW YOU CAN FINANCE YOUR HOME RENOVATION
How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation Outdated kitchen. Overrun backyard. Unusable basement space. If you have a home renovation...
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GREAT WINE-STORAGE IDEAS
TIPS FOR STORING WINE AT HOME If you are a big wine connoisseur or just saving a few bottles to crack open on special occasions, it’s...
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GIVE YOUR DECK A FACELIFT!
Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old, dingy deck is not very appealing. Lucky for you, refreshing it doesn’t have...
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CONSIDER THIS: WHEN TO REFINANCE
Refinan cing your mortgage is something most homeowners consider at least once throughout the lifespan of their home loan. It allows you...
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Distinguish Between Assistance Animals and Pets
By Joe Olivieri assistant editor for Texas REALTOR® Note: The original version of this article stated that documentation for support...
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9 No-Sweat Hacks to Deep Clean the Cruddiest Things
By: Jamie Wiebe Like using a drill on your tub (why didn't we think of it sooner?!) Ahhh! Sparkling floors, gleaming windows, and zero...
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What You Need to Know About Buyer Love Letters to Home Sellers
By: Lynn Ettinger Published: September 26, 2021 Think twice before you write or receive a home love letter. Did you hear the one about...
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