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Real estate isn’t about luck, it’s about strategy, timing, and how you show up. In a market that can shift quickly, it’s easy to get caught up in noise or trends. But over the years, I’ve found a few truths that consistently guide better outcomes for my clients… and these are the hills I’ll die o...
03/31/2026
“Peace requires the simple but powerful recognition that what we have in common as human beings is more important and crucial than what divides us.” Sargent Shriver   The quote by Sargent Shriver speaks to something both timeless and urgently needed in today’s world: At its core, it reminds us t...
03/30/2026
The other day, a longtime colleague and friend, no longer with our brokerage, gave me a call. She shared a conversation that had clearly unsettled her. Another agent had told her that she was “offering too much information” to her buyers during showings and, in doing so, was potentially jeopardiz...
03/29/2026
Today was one of those full-circle, heart-happy kind of days.My granddaughter Beckett is playing for the Roots Volleyball team this spring, an organization with a strong legacy, originally founded as Texas Eclipse Volleyball back in 2003. What I love most is that while they’ve grown into one of t...
03/28/2026
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...
03/27/2026
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 ♦ 2007: The first "Forever Stamp" is unveiled March 26 by the U.S. Postal Service....
03/26/2026
“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.” — Ralph Waldo EmersonThere is something timeless, and deeply grounding, about these words from Emerson. They feel especially relevant in a world that often pulls us in a hundred different direct...
03/23/2026
I recently came across an interesting article from Axios about something I never expected, people are buying iPods again!Yes, those once-iconic MP3 players we tucked into our pockets are making a comeback. From the classic click wheel to the tiny Nano, these devices are being rediscovered for the...
03/22/2026
Spring is blooming in Canyon Creek, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by coming together as a community! Mark your calendars for the Canyon Creek Spring Festival, hosted by the Canyon Creek HOA, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Canyon Creek Amenity ...
03/21/2026
Thought I’d give an update on son and family’s trip to Utah as they are getting ready to head back to Austin! Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! you’d be proud of their adventures, they experienced a lot that is offered in Moab, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park.  The second day in Moab they joine...
03/20/2026
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Welcome to my ActiveRain real estate blog and profile. I'm a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and specialize in NW Austin. Once a school teacher I still like the learning process. Only now I enjoy learning what dreams my clients have and what I can do to help them. Call me at 512.750.6899

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