What can under $400,000 actually buy in South Austin? At 6906 Moonmont Drive, it buys a renovated single-story home with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a two-car garage, a shaded backyard and no HOA.

Twilight view of 6906 Moonmont Drive in South Austin 6906 Moonmont Drive offers renovated single-story living in Austin’s 78745.

$397,000  |  3 bedrooms  |  2 bathrooms  |  1,460 sq. ft.  |  2-car garage  |  No HOA

Renovated Where It Matters

This is not a home that asks you to spend your first year managing a long renovation list. Several of the updates buyers care about most have already been completed, including a new roof, updated windows, a renovated kitchen and refreshed bathrooms.

Luxury vinyl flooring keeps the interior cohesive and easy to maintain, with no carpet…

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A Local Austin Guide

How to Spend a Classic Day in Austin, Texas

Austin is best experienced slowly: an early walk near the water, breakfast tacos, a neighborhood worth exploring, time outside and live music after dark.

You do not need to visit every attraction to understand Austin. You need to experience the rhythm that makes people want to stay.

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Start Near Lady Bird Lake

Begin with a walk, run or bike ride along part of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. The trail follows Lady Bird Lake through the center of Austin, connecting downtown views, parks, bridges and the Boardwalk.

You do not need to complete the full loop. Pick a comfortable section, start early during warmer months and…

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Living in Austin

It’s August in Austin. Here’s What Life Really Feels Like.

If you’re thinking about moving to Austin, August is one of the best months to understand what living here is actually like.

Yes, it’s hot. Really hot.

But locals don’t stop living because it’s 101°. They simply change how they live.

Morning walks replace afternoon hikes. Neighborhood pools stay full until sunset. Patios do not come alive until after dinner. Kids head back to school. Football returns. Everyone starts talking about ACL Festival and cooler weather, even when both still feel weeks away.

Austin in August is not only about surviving the heat. It is about learning the rhythm of the city.

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6:30 AM: Austin…

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Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide

Living in Circle C Ranch: Is It the Right Fit for You?

Circle C gives buyers something increasingly difficult to find in Austin: an established neighborhood with mature landscaping, substantial community amenities and room to live beyond the walls of the house. The tradeoff is that the neighborhood is large, home styles vary and most daily routines still depend on a car.

Location Southwest Austin ZIP Code Primarily 78739 Home Character Established to newer Best Known For Pools, parks and trails Jump to: Lifestyle Homes Prices Homes for sale Amenities Schools Compare areas FAQs

The short answer

Circle C Ranch is a strong match for buyers who want a Southwest Austin address,…

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May 2026 Austin Housing Market Update: Austin Just Hit a Major Milestone. 

Austin just crossed a milestone that only a handful of American cities have ever reached.

According to the Austin Business Journal, new Census data confirms Austin surpassed 1 million residents in 2025, becoming just the 12th city in U.S. history to reach that mark. Since 2020, the city's population has grown by approximately 4.6%.

Headlines like these matter because they tell a bigger story than month-to-month market fluctuations. People continue moving to Central Texas for jobs, lifestyle, education, and opportunity. While the housing market has become more balanced than it was a few years ago, long-term demand for housing isn't disappearing.

Now let's look at…

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Living in West Lake Hills: What Buyers Should Know

Just west of central Austin, West Lake Hills offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural character, mature trees and convenient access to the city. It feels removed from the pace of Austin without requiring residents to leave it behind.

As an Austin REALTOR® who has spent years working throughout the area, Kent Redding understands that choosing a neighborhood is about more than comparing homes. Buyers need to understand how a community lives, what makes one property different from the next and which factors may matter when it is time to sell.

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In This Guide

  • Location and access
  • The West Lake…

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Should You Buy a Home Before Interest Rates Drop?

Many Austin-area buyers are asking the same question: Should I buy now, or wait until mortgage rates come down?

It is a reasonable question. Mortgage rates affect monthly payments, and if you have been watching the headlines, you have probably seen plenty of predictions that rates could fall.

But there is another part of the equation that often gets overlooked:

The best time to buy is not always when interest rates are lowest.

Why Buyers Are Waiting

There is a simple reason many buyers are pressing pause. Lower interest rates generally mean lower monthly payments. Depending on the loan amount, even a one-percent difference in a mortgage rate can change the payment by hundreds of…

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Home Budget Tracker & Calculator: What Can You Comfortably Afford in Austin?

A lender can tell you how much you qualify to borrow. That number is useful, but it does not tell you how comfortably you will live after the keys are handed over.

The better question is not simply, “What home price can I afford?”

It is, “What monthly cost allows me to own a home while still saving, traveling, caring for my family, and living the life I want in Austin?”

This Austin home budget tracker looks beyond the mortgage payment to help you estimate the fuller monthly cost of homeownership.

Austin Home Budget Calculator

Enter monthly amounts below. Leave any field at zero when it does not apply.

Your monthly household…

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What Happens When You Ask ChatGPT About Your Realtor?

Quietly, consumer behavior is changing.

Before someone ever fills out a contact form, schedules a showing, or asks for a recommendation from a friend, many buyers and sellers are now opening ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity and asking a very simple question:

“Is this Realtor actually good?”

It sounds futuristic until you realize most people already do this naturally.

We ask AI where to travel, which restaurants to trust, how to negotiate salaries, what neighborhoods fit our lifestyle, and which businesses seem credible. Real estate is simply becoming part of that same shift.

And well, it makes sense.

Buying or selling a home is emotional. Expensive. Personal. People…

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Published May 2026 • By The Kent Redding Group

What April’s Housing Data Says About Austin Right Now

April’s Central Texas housing data shows a market that is gaining momentum, though under far more balanced conditions than the rapid housing market seen during 2021 and 2022.

Key Takeaways

  • Pending home sales in Central Texas increased 15.4% year over year
  • Median home price across the Austin MSA settled at $440,000
  • Inventory rose to 4.7 months, giving buyers more negotiating power
  • Well-priced homes continue to sell faster than overpriced listings
  • Buyers are more selective and value-conscious than during the pandemic housing market

According to the April 2026 Central Texas Housing Report from Unlock MLS, pending…

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