5 Prompts I Actually Run on Austin MLS Data in Claude
August 3, 2026
I connected Claude to the live Austin MLS feed. These are the 5 prompts I actually run on it, buyer…
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Texas Homestead Exemption in 2026: The Deadlines New Buyers Miss
August 1, 2026
New Texas buyers can file for the 40,000 homestead exemption the day they close, not next January. Here are the…
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How Long Does Closing Actually Take in Texas? A Week-by-Week Timeline
July 30, 2026
How long does closing take in Texas? A financed purchase runs about 30 days, cash can close in 7 to…
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What $600K Actually Buys in Lakeway – July 2026
July 6, 2026
Lakeway is a $795K median market, so the reputation is mostly true. But 1 in 4 active listings is still…
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I Asked a Gutter Pro: Why Drainage Is the Cheapest Way to Protect Your Austin Foundation
July 3, 2026
In Central Texas clay, the cheapest foundation protection is good drainage. A gutter pro on downspouts, grading, sizing, gutter guards,…
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Dust Collection in a Home Garage Without Wrecking Family or Neighbor Relations
July 2, 2026
Fine dust travels from an attached garage straight into the bedrooms. Here is the capture, filtration, sealing, and noise plan…
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I Asked an Energy Pro: How to Beat the Texas Heat and Cut Your Summer Power Bill
June 30, 2026
The biggest move to cut your Austin summer power bill is not a new AC. An energy pro on attic…
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Does an Above Ground Pool Come With the House? Read What You Sign
June 29, 2026
The standard Texas contract already lists an above ground pool as a conveying accessory. Here is why what you sign…
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I Asked a Mason: What Hill Country Stone Can Tell You About a Home’s Condition
June 27, 2026
A Hill Country mason reads a limestone home like an x-ray. Here is what the stone, mortar cracks, veneer, and…
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Texas Heat and Humidity vs Your Wood Shop: Climate Control That Protects Lumber and Tools
June 26, 2026
An uninsulated Austin garage hits 110-plus in summer, wrecking glue-ups, lumber, and cast-iron tools. Here is the insulation and mini-split…
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