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Garden Ridge Market Days

Garden Ridge Market Days is a lively, free monthly pop-up market held on the second Saturday of each month at the Northeast Bible Church in Garden Ridge, Texas. Open year-round, it features 200+ local food, farm, craft, and boutique vendors, live music, food trucks, and plenty of activities for kids, making it a fun, family-friendly stop for treasure hunters and casual shoppers alike. With vendors both indoors and outdoors and a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere, it’s a great place to discover local goods and enjoy a classic market experience just outside San Antonio.

Boerne Market Days

Just a short drive from San Antonio, Market Days at Events Off Main in Boerne is a vibrant outdoor market showcasing local artisans,…

Austin Music Awards

March 1

March kicks off with one of the most beloved nights in Austin’s music scene, bringing together hometown legends, rising stars, and devoted fans under one roof at Antone’s. The evening blends high energy live performances with heartfelt Hall of Fame moments, giving you a front row seat to the artists who shape the city’s sound year after year. Expect a packed house, genre spanning sets from rock and country to indie and soul, and a crowd that knows every lyric. If you want to experience Austin at its most authentic and electric, this is the place to be.

Amplify Austin Day

March 4

Great-hearted Austinites and visitors alike mark early March with a massive community-wide giving celebration that lasts for 24 hours. It turns…

The 2024 housing market in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA showed stability, paving the way for a steady 2025. Experts forecast similar conditions in 2025, with median sales prices and closed sales expected to fluctuate within a manageable 5% range year-over-year. Mortgage rates are projected to remain between 6-7%, offering a consistent and predictable lending environment.

Here’s what buyers and sellers should know heading into the year:

• Homes Actively for Sale Rise: The number of homes for sale in December rose  10% year-over-year, offering buyers more options, but are down 21% from last month due to normal seasonality..
• Home Prices Steady: Median home prices remain stable at $450K, up 1.4% from last year and 3% from last month, signaling…

Selling your home is a big decision. At Realty Austin Compass, we are committed to helping you protect and maximize the value of your most important asset. Through an exclusive 3-phased marketing strategy, our agents ensure your home receives the attention, demand, and offers it deserves.

This proven strategy combines best practices from real estate developers, homebuilders, and luxury marketers. Our approach is more effective than a single public launch by creating demand, building momentum, and strategically positioning your property. Think of it like Hollywood’s multi-trailer strategy for movie releases: it’s about building excitement and anticipation at every stage.

Phase 1: Compass Private Exclusive

In Phase 1, your home is marketed as a…

When you choose to work with a Realty Austin Compass real estate agent, you’re not just making a move—you’re making a difference. With every transaction, our generous agents volunteer their time and contribute a portion of their commission to support affordable housing pioneers like Austin Habitat for Humanity. Together, we’re helping neighbors in need find and build homes, creating stability and hope for families in our community.

On January 23, 2025, Realty Austin Compass proudly celebrated the dedication of its 13th Austin Habitat for Humanity home, presenting it to Melissa and her two sons. This milestone reflects an unwavering commitment to supporting affordable housing and creating a brighter future for families across Austin.

Meet Melissa:…

Wimberley Market Days

Wimberley Market Days is a Hill Country favorite and one of the largest outdoor flea markets in Texas. Held the first Saturday of each month from March through December, the market features hundreds of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, handmade goods, home décor, and local treasures, all set beneath shady oak trees. With live music, food vendors, and a laid-back small-town vibe, it’s an easy, fun stop for weekend treasure hunting.

Round Top Antiques Fair

Original Round Top Antiques Fair in Round Top, Texas, is one of America’s most iconic antique and vintage markets, drawing tens of thousands of treasure hunters each spring, fall, and winter to browse miles of booths, fields, barns, and tents filled with unique antiques,…

Discover Austin’s most unique date spots, from ziplining thrills to sweet escapes. Dive into the blog for ideas that will make your next date unforgettable!

Holey Moley

Holey Moley is a quirky and vibrant mini-golf spot in Austin, perfect for a date night filled with fun and laughs. With creatively themed courses, Holey Moley offers a playful twist on traditional mini-golf, making it a memorable experience. The venue also features a bar with signature cocktails, ensuring you can sip and putt your way through a uniquely entertaining evening.

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo is the perfect spot for a date filled with adventure and fun. It’s not your average zoo—this place is full of surprises, from exotic mammals and big…

Staying informed about the Austin housing market is crucial whether you're looking to buy or sell. With fluctuating mortgage rates, changing inventory levels, and shifting buyer demand, making informed decisions is essential in this dynamic environment. In this blog, we'll dive into the latest trends, analyze key indicators, and discuss what these changes mean for you.

Austin’s housing market is wrapping up the year with more options for buyers and consistent demand for sellers. In November, the median home price rose to $435K, up 2% from last year, while active listings increased 5% to over 10,800 homes. Homes spend an average of 4.8 months on the market, giving buyers more time to decide, while well-positioned properties sell closer to list price.…

Staying informed about the Austin housing market is crucial whether you're looking to buy or sell. With fluctuating mortgage rates, changing inventory levels, and shifting buyer demand, making informed decisions is essential in this dynamic environment. In this blog, we'll dive into the latest trends, analyze key indicators, and discuss what these changes mean for you.

The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos housing market highlighted stability and seasonal changes in October. Median home prices dipped 3% year-over-year to $430,000, while pending sales rose 13%, reflecting continued buyer interest despite cooler fall activity. With 5.1 months of inventory and over 11,000 homes on the market, opportunities abound for home buyers and sellers. Here’s a closer…