Word of the Week for Austin Homebuyers: "Reprice" And Why It Matters When You Are Shopping for a Home
TL;DR A "reprice" is when lenders update interest rates during the day based on market movement. That means your mortgage rate can change more than once in a single day. As a buyer in Austin, you do not need to predict rates, but you do need a strategy with your lender so you can lock in a good rate
Deep Eddy: Austin's Coolest Piece of Living History
TL;DR Deep Eddy Pool, built in 1915, is Austin's oldest and most iconic spring-fed pool. It's 204 feet long, holds 600,000 gallons of cold, spring-fed water, and draws over 300,000 visitors annually. It's not the biggest in Texas, but it's a local institution. $5 entry for residents, open year-round
What Austin Homeowners Need to Know About the New $140K Homestead Exemption
TL;DR As of January 2025, Austin homeowners will receive a $140,000 homestead exemption on school district property taxes, up from $100,000. That means most homeowners will save about $416 per year. It applies only to owner-occupied residences and the school district portion of property taxes. The n
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