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Texas Homebuyers in 2025: Older, Smarter, and Building New

A data-backed snapshot of where the market is heading—and what that means for Austin buyers and sellers right now.

According to the just-released 2025 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report from Texas REALTORS®, the way people are buying and selling homes in Texas is changing fast. And here in Austin, we’re at the epicenter of that shift.

We’ve always been a little ahead of the curve—whether it's our appetite for new construction, our trust in seasoned agents, or the growing number of households living across generations. But these latest numbers put it into sharp focus:

  • 30% of Texas buyers chose new…

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East Austin Neighborhood Guide 2025: Where Culture, Creativity, and Real Estate Converge

Where Culture, Creativity, and Real Estate Converge

Where the Soul of Austin Still Lives

East Austin doesn’t follow trends. It makes them. Once the underdog across I-35, it has become one of the most dynamic, talked-about, and sought-after neighborhoods in the city. If you want the perfect mix of history, diversity, bold design, street-level creativity, and smart real estate investment—this is it.

It’s not just hot. It’s alive.

A Walk Through East Austin

Color splashes across building walls in the form of murals and mosaics. Music drifts from porch-front speakers or tucked-away bars. Food trucks line the blocks, turning every corner into a…

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Mother’s Day in Austin: Six Ways to Show Up with Love

Some things can’t be wrapped in a bow.
Time. Presence. Thoughtfulness.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. And in a city like Austin, where sunshine spills over porches and wildflowers line the sidewalks, there are so many ways to celebrate the women who’ve shaped us—mothers, grandmothers, chosen family, and soul sisters alike.

Here’s a guide to six experiences that say “I see you. I appreciate you. Let’s slow down together.”

1. Brunch Somewhere That Feels Like a Hug

Outdoor Austin brunch table with flowers and fresh food

Take her somewhere with character. Mattie’s under the old oaks. Birdie’s, where every dish has heart. Or Tiny Grocer in Hyde Park, where the tables are small, the menu is seasonal, and she can linger over a second cappuccino…

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