A neighbor sent me a TikTok that said, “When your Starter Home becomes your Forever Home because you’re not leaving that 2.5% interest rate,” and ain’t that the truth, Ruth? Currently rates are clocking in around 7.25% for a 30-year fixed loan. (I’m not a lender. I can’t give you a quote, but if…
Keep ReadingLast week I had a client that had a gas leak, and then we all had a panic party. All except one. Compass and Lantern Plumbing. They headed out to the house, fixed it right away and hallelujah, hot showers for all. THEN another client had a Tankless Hot Water Heater that wasn’t flowing.…
Keep ReadingI’m kind of obsessed with powder coating and spend large portions of my day thinking about things I could and should powder coat. Turns out I’m not the only one. If you’re up for vintage bookcases, lockers, office furniture and more, head to Rehab Vintage. Head’s up – the price tags are steeeeep. Maybe…
Keep ReadingThe storefront of neighborhood in the Design District is like every Instagram backdrop you’ve ever been looking for. JK. It’s TikTok. Or SnapChat. What’s cool, guys? Oh that vanishing one??? ANYWAY, it’s freaking amazing. What makes it so freaking amazing? Breeze blocks, babyyy. Owner Erin Hossley – talented beyond belief – said she got…
Keep ReadingLove this freaking house. Cutest clients, amazing house. The kitchen opens to the breakfast room and the sunniest little spot where kids can play, plants can spread their stems and adults can settle in for an evening of scrolling. Pool views all around surrounded by gorgeous green landscaping. Inside those sweet 1970s details steal…
Keep ReadingMy client called it on this one, “She’s real cute.” It has one of the single greatest bathrooms of all time. They took a heavy old-world cabinet and transformed it into a vanity, then they arched the entry into the bath and added encaustic tile on the floor. A clear glass cabinet adds storage…
Keep ReadingToday is the first official day of the Texas State Fair and you know what that means, it’s Prilosec Season. Here’s a quick list of booths to hit because they’re WINNERS. And we don’t trifle with Deep Fried Runner-Ups. 2023 Big Tex Choice Award Winners: Deep Fried Pho, Biscoff® Delight and Bourbon Banana Caramel…
Keep ReadingOfficial snapshot above. Nikki’s Nonstop Commentary below. Yes, the market has slowed, but it’s not slooow. It’s just slower than the Nutso Billy that it was. For Sellers – Your home will still sell, it just might take more than a literal minute. But then again, it might not. Right price, killer location, stunner…
Keep ReadingLake Lot | 1510 Shoreline Drive, Cedar Creek Lake | $182,500 The thing about life at the lake is it’s effortless and easy. Stunning sunsets and walks to the shore. Time slows down when you’re surrounded by nature and it’s almost impossible not to temper your pace. This is the lot where dreams are…
Keep ReadingIs your couch more tired than this analogy? Head to SpruceAustin.com. At their core, they’re an upholstery, drapes and “custom soft furnishings” shop. But they also have the most incredible selection of fabrics, all organized by color, and they’ll help you pick the perfect swatch. Or if you’re not up for a road…
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