Each year, an elite team spends more than 500 hours undergoing a complex process to answer one question: who are the most powerful and influential executives in the residential real estate brokerage industry? The resulting rankings are called the Power 200, a group of people considered by The Real Estate Almanac (produced by T3 Sixty and CEO Stefan Swanepoel) to be change-makers and leaders.

In 2004, Jonathan Boatwright and Yvette Flores founded Realty Austin and grew their business from one 1,800 square foot office to three award-winning innovative and modern workspaces staffed with 570+ full-time rockstar agents in Austin. In March 2021, they founded Realty San Antonio, where Yvette was born and raised, and they opened a vibrant San Antonio office in…

When you start looking to buy a house, you may find yourself suddenly needing to add a lot of phrases and acronyms to your personal dictionary, like debt-to-income ratio (DTI), private mortgage insurance (PMI), equity, principal, and more. The terminology of homeownership can be overwhelming at first, but we’re here to help you make sense of it all so you can begin your home search with confidence. When it comes to loans, mortgages, and interest rates, it’s important to be informed when choosing the best fit for you. Working with an experienced agent can help you understand the process even better.

What is an Interest Rate?

You’ll have likely heard the phrase interest rate in a variety of financial situations from credit cards to car loans. But…

When people think about walking around San Antonio, they likely picture the often crowded River Walk. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of hike and bike trails waiting to be discovered, like the whopping 84 miles that make up the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System. So grab your gear and let’s get started!

FREIDRICH WILDERNESS PARK

Friedrich Wilderness Park offers approximately 10 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It is home to rare birds, terrestrial orchids, steep hills, and deep canyons. It is internationally known for bird watching. Perched on the edge of the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich is a nesting site for two federally listed endangered species of birds: the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked…

Every year, the Austin Board of REALTORS® celebrates the members who made outstanding accomplishments in the local market through the ABoR Industry Awards. Two Realty Austin agents received finalist spots and three took home the award on June 17, 2021.

Realty Austin Agent Success Manager Jennifer Korba won the 2020 Iconic Changemaker Award for her exemplary 27-year work as a leader in the real estate industry on a local, state, and national level.

“Jennifer has this 10,000-foot view,” says Realty Austin agent Jen Berbas. “Whatever you’re going through, she’s seen it before.”

Korba is one of four seasoned and experienced coaches at Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio who mentors agents to build successful real estate careers and help their clients…

Austin Central Library
This incredible library in the center of Downtown Austin is free to visit, and library cards are free to residents, too! You could spend a day just wandering the building for fun, because there is so much to look at. Plan to spend some time here—there are 6 floors totaling 200,000 square feet to explore, including a rooftop garden with great views of the city. There’s a technology petting zoo, where people can get up close and personal with the latest tech, like 3D printers. And when it comes to books, the library has the potential to house more than half a million of them.

Governor’s Mansion
The Governor's Mansion offers a remarkable opportunity for visitors to explore its rich history and architectural grandeur through free…

Pearl Brewery

The Pearl is a brewery that dates back to 1883, but it’s also the name given to the historic space and community surrounding it. The complex is an event space, home to a bustling farmer’s market, and much more. There is also plenty of free fun to be had here. The expansive grounds around the brewery host a variety of events throughout the year, including free live music. It’s also a great place to bike around if it isn’t a particularly crowded day, and you can stroll up to the river and head to the River Walk from here. 

Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair

Located at the iconic Hemisfair Park (home to The Tower of the Americas and Institute of Texan Cultures), this colorful playground is eye-catching enough to be a work of art. Don’t let the…

The Texas winter storm of 2021 left people thinking about their homes in a new way. Homeowners who never gave much thought to insulation or generators may be wondering what steps they can take to prepare for a possible Texas winter storm in the years to come. We’ve compiled some information to help you plan your San Antonio winter storm prep. The San Antonio Water System has also published advice on what to do in freezing temperatures. With the right information and a little planning, you can feel that your home is better prepared for cold weather.

INSULATION

If you have the time and resources, make sure any pipes that aren’t insulated (and especially those that don’t benefit from the heat inside your home) get some extra attention to save you money…

The Texas winter storm of 2021 left people thinking about their homes in a new way. Homeowners that never gave much thought to insulation or generators may be wondering what steps they can take to prepare for a possible Texas winter storm in the years to come. We’ve compiled some information to help you plan your Austin winter storm prep. Austin Water has also published advice on what to do in freezing temperatures. With the right information and a little planning, you can feel that your home is better prepared for colder weather. 

INSULATION

If you have the time and resources, make sure any pipes that aren’t insulated (and especially those that don’t benefit from the heat inside your home) get some extra attention to save you money and frustration.…