Property tax rates are not the same across the Austin metro
September 2, 2026
An identical $500,000 house owes $7,049 a year in Wimberley and $12,145 in Manor. Here are the combined 2025 rates…
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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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iBuyer vs. Agent in Austin: The Real Math on Opendoor’s Instant Offer
July 5, 2026
Thinking of selling to Opendoor in Austin? Here is the honest math on iBuyer fees and below-market offers versus listing…
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Should You Renovate or Sell As-Is? A Guide to Inherited Austin Homes
June 25, 2026
Renovate or sell as-is? The real math on fixing up an inherited Austin home versus selling as-is, when renovation pays,…
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Estate Sale vs Auction vs Junk Haul: How to Empty a House Fast in Central Texas
June 22, 2026
Estate sale vs auction vs junk haul: compare costs, timelines, and who to hire in Central Texas to empty an…
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REITs vs. Direct Real Estate Investing: A Side-by-Side Comparison
May 18, 2026
REITs and direct real estate both build wealth, but the tax treatment, liquidity, and control are wildly different. Here is…
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I Asked ChatGPT to Help Me Buy a Home. Here’s Where It Helped and Where It Failed.
May 14, 2026
A realtor spent a week buying a home using only ChatGPT. Here is what worked, what failed, and the moment…
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Airbnb vs. Long-Term Rental: Which Makes More Money in 2026?
May 7, 2026
A head-to-head comparison of Airbnb vs long-term rental investing with real numbers on a $400K property, covering revenue, expenses, taxes,…
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Small Multifamily vs. Single-Family Investing: Which Is Right for You?
May 5, 2026
Duplexes generate more cash flow. Single-family homes appreciate faster. Here is how to pick the right strategy for your portfolio…
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Best Fly-In Communities in Florida: Spruce Creek, Jumbolair, and Beyond
April 9, 2026
Florida has 80 residential airparks with no state income tax. From Spruce Creek to Jumbolair, here is what pilots need…
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