Texas Homestead Exemption Now $140,000: What to File in Austin
Texas voters raised the homestead exemption to $140,000 for school taxes. Here is what Austin owners save, how to file…
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Texas Small-Lot Laws and Austin Starter Homes: A Buyer’s Guide
Texas's small-lot law is bringing lower-priced starter homes to the Austin metro. Here is what changed, where the homes are,…
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Buying a Home in Georgetown: What Austin Buyers Should Know
Georgetown draws Austin buyers with newer homes and real negotiating room. Here are the 2026 prices, taxes, and loan numbers…
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How Much House Can You Afford in Austin in 2026?
Your Austin buying power depends on debt-to-income, not just salary. See what income affords a median home, price ranges by…
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New Construction in Austin: Builder Incentives Worth Taking
Austin builders are pushing incentives in 2026. Here is how to tell which builder incentives lower your real cost and…
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Buying in Round Rock vs. Pflugerville: The Mortgage Math
Round Rock sits in Williamson County and Pflugerville in Travis. See how the county line, property taxes, and MUD districts…
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Texas Home Equity Loan Rules for Austin Owners in 2026
Texas 50(a)(6) rules cap home equity borrowing at 80% of appraised value and impose a 12-day waiting period. Here is…
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Jumbo Loans in Austin: When You Cross the 2026 Conforming Limit
Austin buyers shopping above the conforming loan limit face stricter down payment, credit, and reserve requirements in 2026. Here is…
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Renting vs. Buying in Austin in 2026: Running the Numbers
Should you rent or buy in Austin in 2026? We run the actual numbers on a $475,000 home purchase versus…
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When Refinancing Makes Sense: An Austin Break-Even Calculator Guide
Not every rate drop justifies a refinance. Learn how to calculate your Austin break-even point and determine when refinancing actually…
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Property Taxes in Travis, Williamson, and Hays County: What Austin Buyers Pay
Property tax rates vary significantly across the Austin metro. Buyers in Travis, Williamson, and Hays County face different bills. Here…
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Buying a Home in Austin’s Top School Districts: The True Cost
School district boundaries draw real price premiums in Austin. Here is how much more buyers pay in Leander ISD, Round…
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ARM Loans in 2026: When an Adjustable Rate Makes Sense in Austin
Key Takeaways An ARM starts with a fixed rate for 5, 7, or 10 years, then adjusts annually based on…
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Travis County Flood Zones: Check Before You Make an Offer in 2026
With spring storm season underway and 16,400 active listings in the Austin metro, knowing a property's FEMA flood zone before…
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New Construction Incentives in the Austin Metro: Spring 2026
Builder incentives are real in the Austin metro right now. Rate buydowns and closing cost credits can save you money,…
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FHA Loan Limits in Austin: What Changed for 2026 Buyers
Travis County's 2026 FHA loan limit is $563,500, opening FHA financing to a larger share of Austin's market. Here is…
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Travis County 2026 Appraisal Notices: What Homeowners Should Do
Travis County mailed 2026 appraisal notices to more than 427,000 owners. Single-family values fell an average 1.8%. Here's what changed,…
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Texas Homebuilders Are Pivoting to Affordable Homes: What It Means for Buyers in 2026
If you have been watching the Texas new construction market and wondering whether the inventory of entry-level homes is finally…
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AI Governance, Regulatory Overhaul: What April 2026 Mortgage Industry Changes Mean for Austin Buyers
If you’ve applied for a mortgage in the past few years, you’ve probably interacted with AI-powered tools without even realizing…
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