Austin, TX - Selling your home in the hot Austin housing market can be a breeze, especially if you have a preparation plan in place. Investing time and a little bit of elbow grease into your home preparation can make a huge difference when attracting buyers to your home. These 8 tips will have prospective buyers lining up to see your newly listed home as soon as it hits the market. 

1. Understand Your Current Home Value

Understanding the value of your home is necessary if you are considering putting your house on the market. What you paid for and invested in your home is not necessarily the price it would list. Factors such as shifts in the housing market of your neighborhood, city, or country could drastically affect the value of your home in the…

Austin, TX - With the holidays right around the corner, your guest room is sure to have a visitor or two. Friends, and family will be ready to celebrate with you so make them feel special by giving them a warm home away from home space where they can relax and recharge. Here are a few tips you can use to make sure your guest room ready for holiday visitors.

Add Luxury Bedding

Give your guest the sweet taste of luxury by adding high-quality bedding to your guest room. Purchase neutral colors for your sheets and comforter and add pops of the holidays using holiday decor throw blankets and pillows.

Easy Wi-Fi Access 

"What's the Wi-Fi?" is usually the first question asked by a  houseguest. Make it easy for visitors to access your Wi-Fi connection…

We all want our children to have the best education possible. It might be overwhelming deciding where to send your children to school to achieve that purpose. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best schools in San Antonio to consider.

Once you know which school you think is the best fit, search by school or school district on RealtySanAntonio.com for homes in the area. 

Don't Miss Tax-Free Weekend!
Mark your calendars and don’t miss Tax-Free Weekend on August 6th-8th. Each year, Tax-Free weekend allows shoppers to buy items for the upcoming school year without having to worry about paying sales tax.

The Best Schools in San Antonio 

BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus

Established in 2017, BASIS San Antonio champions its students as a charter school. The…

Getting an accurate home appraisal will be needed during the transaction process if you are getting a mortgage to buy the home. Lenders want to ensure you are not overpaying the market price, so an appraiser will survey the property and use comparable sales to decide on the fair market value.

In order to find that fair market price, a third-party appraiser will analyze and compare the home to other similar homes in the area. They will also look at the square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, street traffic, and other assets of the home to determine the price.

If a buyer pays for the home with cash, it is more common for them to wave the home appraisal altogether. But most home buyers will normally need a mortgage and will have to pay for…

AUSTIN, TX - Austin is known as one of the most pet-friendly cities in the nation. Local homeowners love their fur babies and are getting creative when it comes to making their pets feel cozy inside. Rather than keeping your pets outdoors, many owners are adjusting their living spaces with their pets' needs in mind. These 7 tips for a pet-friendly home will help create a welcoming environment for your pets, preventing clutter, ware, and damage to your home.

1. Choose Hard Surface Flooring

Ditch the carpet and opt for hardwood flooring. Carpet can be a pain to have when housing a pet, especially in their early training years. Dirty paws will have you constantly cleansing along with the occasional accident and vomit. Carpet also carries odors that can…

If you are interested in paddle boarding in Austin, there are many wonderful places conveniently located to rent stand-up paddle boards so you can get out and enjoy the outdoors! And if you're not a big fan of paddle boarding but enjoy being on the water, these rental stores have plenty of other options, like kayaks and boats. It's the perfect way to enjoy Austin's amazing skyline and weather. Check out our list of places that offer stand-up paddle board rentals on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis, and find the place that's right for you!

ATX Boat Rentals

Boats with amenities

ATX Boat Rentals is known for their professionalism, experience, and superior customer service. They provide their customers with safe and affordable chartered boat rentals in…

Do you need educational ideas on what activities to keep your kids excited to learn? With many parents opting to keep their children learning at home, it can be challenging to figure out a routine and keep online learning fun and engaging. Education is important, whether you're opting for more structured learning or free play. Whichever way you are teaching your children, check out our list of outdoor learning activities that will make online learning fun and exciting!

List of Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids:

• Build a nature sculpture
• Harness the power of the sun
• Golden Ratio scavenger hunt
• Nature fractal sun catcher
• Build a butterfly feeder
• Create a yard map
• Investigate an animal nest
• Build a stick maze
• Build a bridge
• Build a…

Austin, TX - Austin has about everything an Outdoor lover desires. From vast lakes to rolling lush hills filled with hike and bike trails, there are a variety of outdoor activities to explore. As the cooler weather blows in and the leaves change colors, enjoy the outdoors by embarking on a scenic fall adventure.

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Head to one of the many different Austin pumpkin patches around town for a fun autumn outing and family-friendly experience. To make your search easier, we compiled a list of the best Austin pumpkin patches. Visit your favorite pumpkin patch and create your own autumn adventure!

Have a Picnic in the Park

Grab your blanket and a basket full of snacks and enjoy the autumn weather with a picnic in the park! There are…

Austin, TX - As the flowers begin to bloom in Central Texas, explore outdoor activities around Austin to get a sense of the fantastic weather and stunning natural scenery the city has to offer. There is no shortage of outdoor activities in Austin for everyone to enjoy. [

Austin Spring Fest 

Austin Spring Fest is hosted annually, allowing locals and visitors to spend a beautiful Spring day on Barton Hill Farm. Pick your bouquet from the flower patch, enjoy live music, fresh food, cold beer, hayrides, catch & release fishing, and relax on a swing beneath the shady tree near the Colorado River. This year's event will be held on select days from April 17th through May 31st. See full details here.

Have a Picnic in the Park 

Grab your blanket and a…