Hays County Home Prices Held Up Better Than Travis in 2026, but Hays Is Still Further Below Its 2022 Peak
October 7, 2026
Hays County prices fell 1.4% in 2026, less than Travis or Williamson. But Hays is further off its 2022 peak.…
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Austin Homes That Advertised Seller Credits Sat Twice as Long
October 6, 2026
Austin homes that advertised seller concessions up front sat a median 64 days, more than double the norm. Here is…
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Named peril and open peril policies protect your home very differently
September 6, 2026
Texas homeowners insurance comes in four form types. Here is what named peril and open peril actually cover, and which…
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The 10 Most Expensive Homes in Lakeway, TX
July 10, 2026
A live, always-current ranking of the 10 most expensive homes for sale in Lakeway, TX, plus what waterfront, acreage, and…
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Complete Guide to Arts, Music, and Culture in Austin (2026)
June 8, 2026
Austin’s creative sector generates $4.35 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than 52,000 jobs across music, film, visual…
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How a Library Book Put Me in the Caribbean
June 2, 2026
At 14 I rode my bike to the library to get out of summer camp, and ended up sailing the…
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How to Sell Your House with AI: A Realtor’s Honest Guide
May 13, 2026
AI can help you sell your house, for the right tasks. A realtor explains what AI gets right, what it…
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Depreciation Recapture Tax: What It Is and How Investors Plan Around It
April 27, 2026
Depreciation recapture taxes your claimed deductions at 25% when you sell. Here is how it works, a worked example, and…
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Is Buying Land a Good Investment? Honest Answer for 2026
April 22, 2026
Real data on land appreciation, holding costs, liquidity, and when buying land makes sense as an investment. An honest take…
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Why AI Gets Real Estate Math Wrong (And How to Build a CMA That Doesn’t)
April 4, 2026
GPT-4 gets 71% of financial calculations wrong without a calculator tool. Here is why asking ChatGPT to pull comps is…
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