Signs of spring are everywhere in the Austin area! For many local homeowners, that means it’s time to dive headfirst into spring cleaning. Tidying up the outside of your home is just as important as neatening the inside, so this year, add these landscaping ideas to your spring-cleaning checklist. Not…
Reducing your carbon footprint makes a huge difference, and most of us have become conscious of the amount of garbage we generate, recycling whatever we can and minimizing our water usage. This is a wonderful first step toward a cleaner future, but homeowners in Austin who really want to do…
It’s no secret that the housing market in Austin is booming. If you’re thinking about putting your house up for sale, it’s important to present your property in the best way possible. Given the competitive nature of the city’s real estate, buyers are often inclined to meet and even exceed…
Christmas trees are often the focal point of holiday décor. Most people simply position their tree in a corner of their living room, but the years of this traditional placement are now behind us. Today, you can use these innovative holiday decorating tips and ideas to find the perfect place…
You purchased your dream home, made some pretty great memories and perhaps even had a few mishaps, but now it’s time to move on. Maybe you’re looking for something larger to accommodate your growing family, you’re ready to downsize, or you’re simply interested in a different style or location. Regardless…
The home buying process is very different depending on whether you build a new home or buy a resale. There are pros and cons to both, and while the specific details vary, consider the following home buying advice. Building a new home Pros Contemporary customizability: New homes come with modern appliances…
Summer is the season of the outdoors, backyard barbecues, picnics and pool parties, evenings around a campfire and nights out under the stars. With summer finally arriving, now is a good time to tackle a few easy home DIY projects that can help you take advantage of the space around…
Whether you’re considering selling your home in the near future in hopes of building a new one or you’re simply searching for ideas to make the house look better, there is a wide variety of things you can do to increase the property value of your home. Choosing which improvements…
With winter slowly disappearing and spring finally emerging, it’s time to rid yourself of cabin fever and finally get outside. Springtime in Texas is full of bluebonnets, warm air, and sunshine, especially in the Hill Country. Hutto, Texas, right outside of Austin, offers a variety of great activities to help…
If you are in the market for a new home, which is the better deal? A. The 2200 sq.ft. home that sells for $245,000 B. The 2200 sq.ft. home that sells for $265,000 in the same community. You may have guessed that $265,000 would include many more features and therefore…