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102 E Crestland Dr, Austin, TX 78752 — Corner Lot Living in the Heart of Central Austin
102 E Crestland Dr, Austin, TX 78752 — Corner Lot Living in the Heart of Central Austin

102 E Crestland Austin sits on one of the best corner lots in Central Austin’s Holiday Hills neighborhood — nearly 10,000 square feet, a private fenced backyard, and a home that’s been thoughtfully updated without losing its mid-century character. If you’ve been hunting for a single-story house with real outdoor space, a flex room, and […]

Listings June 23, 2026
Do You Owe Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Austin Home?
Do You Owe Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Austin Home?

Texas has no state capital gains tax. For most Austin sellers who’ve owned their home as a primary residence for at least two years, the federal Section 121 exclusion shields up to $250,000 in gains for single filers or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly. If your profit falls within those limits, you owe nothing […]

Selling June 22, 2026
208 Hacienda Place, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 — Lakefront Living in Dos Lago
208 Hacienda Place, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 — Lakefront Living in Dos Lago

Summary: Single-story 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home on a 2.04-acre gated lakefront lot in Dripping Springs, TX. Features a resort pool and spa, built-in outdoor kitchen, stone fire pit, full plumbing replacement, updated HVAC and roof, 3-car garage, and Dripping Springs ISD. Listed by The Muñoz Group at Compass. The Property 208 Hacienda Place sits inside Dos […]

Listings June 9, 2026
1701 W 33rd St, Austin, TX 78703 — Bryker Woods Corner Lot Bungalow
1701 W 33rd St, Austin, TX 78703 — Bryker Woods Corner Lot Bungalow

There are neighborhoods in Austin that people discover once and never stop talking about. Bryker Woods is one of them. Tucked into the 78703 zip code of Central Austin, it’s the kind of place where people walk to coffee, know their neighbors, and stay for decades. 1701 W 33rd Street sits right at the heart […]

Listings June 9, 2026
4615 Depew Ave, Austin TX 78751 | Hyde Park Home for Sale
4615 Depew Ave, Austin TX 78751 | Hyde Park Home for Sale

Summary: 4615 Depew Ave is a 3 bed / 3 bath, 2,174 sq ft single-family home in Hyde Park, Austin TX, listed at $1,349,500. Built in 2015 with no HOA, the home features vaulted ceilings, an Italian-made Verona 6-burner gas range, full wet bar, detached 2-car garage, and a private primary suite with balcony. Listed […]

Listings June 8, 2026
The Muñoz Group Is Now RealTrends Verified: A Top Small Team in Austin
The Muñoz Group Is Now RealTrends Verified: A Top Small Team in Austin

  What RealTrends Verified Means for a Top Austin Real Estate Team What makes a top Austin real estate team? One benchmark is RealTrends Verified, an independent ranking that confirms actual production (transaction sides and sales volume) against verified data. Teams that qualify represent the top 1.5% of real estate professionals in the country. The […]

Press and Awards June 5, 2026