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Closing Costs in Austin, TX: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay in 2026
Closing Costs in Austin, TX: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay in 2026

How much do closing costs typically run in Austin, TX? Buyer closing costs in the Austin, Texas market range from 2–5% of your purchase price, while sellers typically pay 1–3% of the sales price in closing costs (excluding agent compensation). The good news: Texas has no state transfer tax, which saves both parties significant money. […]

Buying • Selling April 7, 2026
7404 Bucknell Dr Austin, TX 78723: A Pie-Shaped Lot, No HOA, and Room to Make It Yours
7404 Bucknell Dr Austin, TX 78723: A Pie-Shaped Lot, No HOA, and Room to Make It Yours

If you’ve been watching University Hills for a while, you already know: homes with a lot this size don’t come up often. 7404 Bucknell Dr Austin sits on a quarter-acre pie-shaped lot with mature trees, a fenced backyard, and a covered patio. No HOA. The layout is functional, the construction is stone on slab, and […]

Listings April 6, 2026
909 Mountaineer Lane Austin | Corner Townhome, Crestview Station
909 Mountaineer Lane Austin | Corner Townhome, Crestview Station

909 Mountaineer Lane Austin: A Corner Townhome in Crestview Station Built for People Who Actually Use Their City 909 Mountaineer Lane Austin sits on a corner lot in Crestview Station, one of the most connected neighborhoods in North Austin. It is a 3-bed, 2.5-bath townhome with 1,408 square feet, a 2-car tandem garage, and only […]

Listings April 3, 2026
Austin Property Tax Guide 2026: Deadlines, Exemptions and How to Protest
Austin Property Tax Guide 2026: Deadlines, Exemptions and How to Protest

How do property taxes work in Austin, TX in 2026? Austin property taxes are assessed annually by your county’s Central Appraisal District, with key deadlines spread throughout the year for valuations, exemptions, protests, and payments. Understanding the timeline — and your rights as a homeowner — can save you real money. Last updated: April 2, […]

Homeownership April 2, 2026
#5 Top Real Estate Team in Austin | The Muñoz Group
#5 Top Real Estate Team in Austin | The Muñoz Group

Who are the top-ranked individual real estate agents in Austin, Texas in 2026? As a top real estate agent in Austin, Lisa Muñoz, Group Principal at The Muñoz Group at Compass, ranked #5 in Group 1 at the 2026 Austin Business Journal Residential Real Estate Awards — continuing a streak of recognition on that list […]

Press and Awards April 1, 2026
7012 Halesboro Drive Austin TX 78736 — The Southwest Austin Home That Just Feels Right
7012 Halesboro Drive Austin TX 78736 — The Southwest Austin Home That Just Feels Right

Some houses check boxes. This one makes you want to stay. 7012 Halesboro Drive Austin TX 78736 is a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with 2,261 square feet in the Enclave at Covered Bridge. It was built in 2018 and has been lived in with real intention. The layout works. The finishes are elevated. The screened porch […]

Listings March 27, 2026