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Own Texas Property Welcome to Own Texas Property, the solution to all of your Austin real estate needs. Carissa Washbourne is a real estate Broker of Own Texas Property.

Thanks for starting your real estate search with us: http://owntexasproperty.com/ She focuses on the Travis & Williamson county areas assisting home buyers and sellers with their real estate needs.

09/01/2026

Torn between renovating your current home and moving to a new one? 🏡🔨 ⁣
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It's one of the most common questions homeowners wrestle with, and the answer usually comes down to three things: ⁣
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1️⃣ Does your home have a "ceiling"? Some layouts and lots can be improved endlessly; others cap out no matter how much you spend. ⁣
2️⃣ What would the renovation really cost — in money, time, and living through it? Be honest about all three. ⁣
3️⃣ Is it the house or the location you've outgrown? You can renovate a kitchen. You can't renovate a commute or a school zone. ⁣
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There's no universal right answer — it depends on your home, your budget, and your goals. But walking through these three usually makes the decision a lot clearer. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (512) 264-5544 or [email protected] — happy to be a sounding board, no pressure either way. ⁣

08/27/2026

🚫 Myth: "Once summer ends, buyers disappear — so it's a bad time to sell." ⁣
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✅ Fact: The end-of-summer buyer is often the most serious one out there. ⁣
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The casual browsers do thin out. But the people still looking as summer winds down usually have a real reason to move — a job change, a lease ending, a family that wants to be settled before the school year. Fewer tire-kickers, more motivated buyers, and less competition from other listings. ⁣
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"Wait until spring" is common advice, but spring also means listing into the most crowded season of the year. Selling as summer ends can mean a smaller pool of buyers who are far more likely to actually make an offer. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (512) 264-5544 or [email protected] and let's talk through what makes sense for your home. ⁣

The back-to-school stretch is one of the most underrated windows in real estate. 🎒 ⁣ ⁣Everyone talks about spring. But t...
08/25/2026

The back-to-school stretch is one of the most underrated windows in real estate. 🎒 ⁣
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Everyone talks about spring. But the weeks around back-to-school have a quiet advantage for buyers: the summer rush has cooled, serious sellers are still on the market, and there's often more room to negotiate than there was a few months ago. Families who move now can get settled before the school-year routine takes over. ⁣
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If a move has been on your mind, this is a genuinely good moment to look — more choice, less competition, and time to make a careful decision instead of a rushed one. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (512) 264-5544 or [email protected] and we'll pull together a few options in your area.

Selling in this market? You can absolutely still win — but the approach matters more than it used to. 🏡 ⁣ ⁣Today's buyer...
08/20/2026

Selling in this market? You can absolutely still win — but the approach matters more than it used to. 🏡 ⁣
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Today's buyers are informed, and they're not in a hurry. The homes that sit are usually the ones chasing a price the market has already moved past. "Testing the market" with an ambitious number costs real time and real money. ⁣
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The playbook now: price right on day one, present well, and expect some negotiation. Do those three things and well-prepared homes are still moving — and priced accurately from the start, you may never need a reduction at all. ⁣
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Thinking about listing? The smartest first step is an honest read on what your home is worth today. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://carissablazek-washbourne.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

08/18/2026

A quick snapshot of where things stand nationally at the midpoint of 2026: ⁣
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📊 The median home price is $440,600 — up just 1.8% from a year ago ⁣
🏠 Inventory has improved to about 4.6 months of supply ⁣
🤝 Nearly half of sellers are offering buyers concessions ⁣
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Here's the thing, though: these are national averages, and real estate has never been more local. Your neighborhood, your price range, and your property type can look completely different from the headline — sometimes in the opposite direction. ⁣
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The national numbers set the backdrop. What actually matters is what's happening on your street. Want a read on your specific area? Reach out anytime. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://carissablazek-washbourne.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | CEDAR PARK 🏡Looking for space, a great floor plan, and a fantastic Cedar Park location? Come tour 2...
08/15/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | CEDAR PARK 🏡

Looking for space, a great floor plan, and a fantastic Cedar Park location? Come tour 2605 Oakwood Glen TODAY from 12–2 PM!

📍 2605 Oakwood Glen | Cedar Park, TX
🗓️ Saturday, August 15
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM

✨ 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2,570 Sq. Ft.

Highlights include:
• Main-level primary suite
• Oversized upstairs game room
• Granite countertops, travertine backsplash & stainless steel appliances
• Hardwood flooring downstairs
• Soaring ceilings, fireplace & built-ins
• Updated bathroom vanities with quartz countertops
• Roof replaced in 2023
• Spacious secondary bedrooms with Jack-and-Jill bath

📍 Location, location, location! A neighborhood park and playscape is just two doors down and across the street, plus the home is within walking distance to Cedar Park Middle School and Cedar Park High School. Elizabeth Milburn Park, shopping, dining and major roadways are also just minutes away.

🏡 Stop by TODAY from 12–2 PM and see everything this Oakwood Glen home has to offer!

For more information or to schedule a private showing, contact Own Texas Property.

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW SATURDAY 8/15! 🏡📍 2605 Oakwood Glen | Cedar Park, TX🗓 Saturday, August 15th⏰ 12:00–2:00 PMCome tou...
08/14/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW SATURDAY 8/15! 🏡
📍 2605 Oakwood Glen | Cedar Park, TX
🗓 Saturday, August 15th
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
Come tour this beautifully updated and move-in ready home in the highly sought-after Oakwood Glen neighborhood!
✨ 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms
✨ 2,570 Sq. Ft.
✨ Main-Level Primary Suite
✨ Oversized Upstairs Game Room
✨ Granite Kitchen + Stainless Steel Appliances
✨ Hardwood Flooring Downstairs
✨ Soaring Ceilings, Fireplace & Built-Ins
✨ Updated Bathroom Vanities with Quartz Countertops
✨ Roof Replaced in 2023
🌳 Fantastic Cedar Park location just minutes from Elizabeth Milburn Park, shopping, dining, major roadways, and highly acclaimed Leander ISD schools.
📣 Stop by Tomorrow 8/15 between 12–2 PM and take a look for yourself!
📍 2605 Oakwood Glen
Cedar Park, TX
📲 Questions or want more information? Send me a message!
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Mid-year rate update: the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.55% this week. That's up slightly from 6.49% last wee...
08/13/2026

Mid-year rate update: the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.55% this week. That's up slightly from 6.49% last week, but down from 6.75% a year ago. ⁣
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This isn't a dramatic drop — and it doesn't need to be one to matter. A steadier rate environment makes it easier to plan around the payment, compare homes thoughtfully, and make a decision based on your real timeline instead of a guess about next week's headlines. ⁣
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The useful question isn't whether rates are perfect. It's whether today's numbers make sense for your budget, your move, and the home you want. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://carissablazek-washbourne.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

Here's a shift worth noticing if you're buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again. ⁣ ⁣Nearly half of sel...
08/11/2026

Here's a shift worth noticing if you're buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again. ⁣
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Nearly half of sellers — 46% in May — gave buyers some form of concession, a record for that month. Price reductions are far more common than they were during the frenzy. ⁣
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For buyers, that's not a warning sign. A reduced price is often an invitation to look closer, not a reason to stay away. Inspections, repairs, closing costs, timing — these are conversations again, not sacrifices you make to win a bidding war. ⁣
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One honest caveat: more negotiation doesn't mean buyers control every market. A well-priced home in a tight area can still move fast. But the list price is no longer the whole conversation. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://carissablazek-washbourne.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

For two years, the plan was basically the same for everyone: wait for rates to drop, then make a move. 🏡 ⁣ ⁣That dramati...
08/06/2026

For two years, the plan was basically the same for everyone: wait for rates to drop, then make a move. 🏡 ⁣
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That dramatic drop never really came — but the market changed anyway. ⁣
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Halfway through 2026, buyers in a lot of markets have more homes to choose from, more time to decide, and more room to negotiate than they've had in years. Sellers are adjusting to a slower, more selective market. ⁣
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Whether you're buying, selling, or just staying put, here's the short version: this is finally a market you can plan in, not just react to. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://carissablazek-washbourne.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

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