Looking how to protect a home against wildfires? Are you a Texan Homeowner concerned about the increasing threat of wildfires? Texas is so hot, even the fires are wearing cowboy hats. Well, I certainly am. Having lived in Texas since 2004 making sure my home...
Hey y’all, it’s your realtor friend Kathy here. I’m writing to you today to talk about ceiling fans. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Ceiling fans? That’s boring.” But hear me out, these things are amazing! ...
What is New Urbanism? You ask? New Urbanism is a planning and development approach based on the principles of how cities and towns have been built for the last several centuries: walkable blocks and streets, housing and shopping in close proximity, and...
Broken Down ACs are a drag! There are a number of different air conditioning problems that can be considered annoying, such as broken compressors and leaky coils. And the worst part? Not only can repairs be expensive, but it’s usually your responsibility to take...
Check Out These Real Estate Terms All Austin Buyers Should Know. When it comes to buying real estate, understanding the terminology is key. From common realty words like “escrow” and “title insurance” to more obscure terms such as “due...
As a potential buyer, it’s essential to get a complete picture of the condition of the home you’re interested in before making a purchase. One of the most important steps in this process is hiring a professional home inspector. A home inspector’s...
Ana Esparza moved to Austin 15 years ago when she was just 15 years old. Her father left her family when she was young, leaving her mother to care for her and her four younger brothers. Her family did not have a lot of money growing up so she moved away to Austin in...
gfire mayo has been making music, performing, and teaching here in Austin since the mid-90s. She got her start in music very early in life, beginning singing when she was just three years old. At the age of 13, she started playing both piano and guitar and at 14 she...
Meet Benjamin Weaver Benjamin Weaver moved to Austin in 2008 for graduate school. He spent his time in school focused on physics and engineering, but in 2015 he decided to leave academia with the idea of starting a cidery. Benjamin grew up in Washington state, which...
Meet Bethany Andrée Bethany moved to Austin in 1988 with her cat Bobo and her then-boyfriend, now husband, Karl. Upon arriving in Austin, Bethany worked on finishing up her degree in Fine Arts at UT. She worked primarily in ceramics and did a lot of design work in...
