This past weekend in Pittsburgh, I had the gift of sitting on my brother’s front porch and sharing meals with him and his family on their deck. It’s such a calm and scenic place, perfectly fitting for the way he approaches life. His wife, whom we lovingly call Nurse Ratched, is the ultimate careg
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08/20/2025
It never fails, step out of town, and karma works its magic! While I was off enjoying family time with my brother this past weekend in Pittsburgh, my listing at 11100 Comiso Pala Path in Canyon Creek went Under Contract …for the second time!No surprise here, this beautifully updated, single-story
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08/20/2025
How can it be that our Beckett is turning 11? Every August 16th brings back a flood of memories, especially that summer day in 2014 when you made your debut and your big brother Hudson was down with strep throat! Since then, you’ve been capturing hearts and charting your own course with confidenc
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08/16/2025
Big news from Windridge! 6819 Bayridge Terrace is now officially off the market and closed. If houses could sigh with relief, this one just did.My wonderful past clients packed up for the greener pastures (and cooler breezes) of Oregon, leaving behind their Austin home, a spacious 2,981 SF, two-s
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08/15/2025
El Arroyo stands as an iconic Austin gem, renowned for crafting the finest hand-squeezed margaritas and serving up delectable Black Angus beef tacos, among a plethora of other Tex-Mex delights, since 1975!Situated at the corner of West 5th and Campbell, this local favorite boasts a quirky marquee
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08/15/2025
What an exceptional two-story brick residence in the heart of prestigious Canyon Creek!I’ve known these sellers for several years, chatting here and there about the “someday” they might move to Dallas. Well, someday finally arrived! Once they found the perfect home, the timing was right, and they
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08/14/2025
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY ♦ 1999: Vladimir Putin is confirmed Aug. 16 as prime minister of Russia. ♦ 1992:
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08/14/2025
This is my third entry in the August Challenge hosted by Carol Williams and Ralph Gorgoglione, stories of heartfelt real estate transactions that stay with us long after the “Sold” sign comes down. Over the years, I’ve experienced moments that were poignant, bittersweet, and downright joyful. Thi
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08/13/2025
If real estate came with a “marathon medal,” I’d be wearing mine right now. This might have been the longest listing of my career, and not because of a lack of buyers. In fact, we had four of them! It was the City of Austin permit department that really tested our patience (and my coffee supply).
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08/12/2025
Pema Chödrön’s words, “To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest,” remind us that life isn’t meant to be lived in comfort zones. In today’s world, where uncertainty, rapid change, and unexpected challenges seem to arrive daily. It’s tempting
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08/11/2025
