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AUSTIN, TX -Realty Austin co-owners Jonathan Boatwright and Yvette Flores were honored with the prestigious Leadership Award by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® at the 2020 Annual Conference on March 12 at the Wynn Las Vegas. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (Leading RE) is a global community of more than 565 independent real estate firms in over 70 countries.

The Leadership Award is given to one broker each year whose leadership skills and achievements have drawn the attention and admiration of others. Jonathan Boatwright and Yvette Flores received this award for their visionary contributions within the real estate industry and their leadership of 550 of Austin's most professional and knowledgeable agents and 50+ support…

Lakeway

Situated just 20 minutes west of downtown, Lakeway offers convenient access to desired locations including the hill country, North Austin, and Dripping Springs. Once a haven for retirees, Lakeway has drastically changed over the last twenty years resulting in an influx of families raising their children in the Lake Travis Independent School District. Lake Travis ISD is ranked as an Exemplary District and is very well known for its State Titles, Football Titles, and national acclaim in arts, music and dance. The district is consistently recognized for having some of the most innovative campuses in the country. Homes in this area range from the traditional ranch style homes built in the 70s and 80s, to Texas Hill Country homes of the 90s, to…

AUSTIN, TX — Realty Austin, the #1 independent real estate brokerage in Central Texas, is proud to announce Jonatha Boatwright and Yvette Flores were named in Swanepoel Power 200's list of The Most Powerful People in The Residential Real Estate Brokerage Industry in 2021. The annual Rankings, the Power 200, ranks the most influential leaders in the industry based on their decision-making power and influence in The Real Estate Almanac produced by T3 Sixty and CEO Stefan Swanepoel.

In 2004, they 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. Through the struggles of the pandemic, the involved co-owners made it their mission…

With sunny days and warmer nights approaching Austin, it's the perfect time to pay attention to your patio! Patios can be difficult spaces to decorate, and sometimes we don't even know our own style of furnishings. A patio is part of your home, and it should be connected to the rest of your home! Whether you want a daytime retreat, a large dining area, or an urban oasis, we've got you covered. Check out our list of inspiring spaces and bring these design ideas into your own patio at home!

List of Inspiring Patio Spaces:

• Blue and White Poolside Patio
• Bohemian Patio
• Bougainvillea-Draped Patio
• Chic Wooden Patio
• Classic Backyard Patio
• Colorful Geometric Patio
• Delightful Secluded Patio
• Exceptional Patio Furnishings
• Garden Wall Patio
• …

It rarely snows in Austin, but that doesn’t mean Austinites can’t enjoy some traditional winter fun! If you’ve already bought your Christmas tree and have seen spectacular holiday light displays around Austin, the next thing you should add to your list of fun activities are some local ice skating rinks! To make things easier for you, we’ve compiled the perfect list of ice skating rinks for you. So, grab a jacket and get ready for some winter adventures!

Best Ice Skating Rinks in Austin:

• Chaparral Ice
• Eisbahn Outdoor Ice Skating
• Ice and Golf Center at Northwoods
• Ice Skating on the Plaza
• Sights & Sounds of Christmas
• The Pond Hockey Club

Chaparral Ice

2525 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757

Chaparral Ice is Austin’s premiere ice facility…

Realty Austin represents more buyers than any other Austin real estate brokerage. Our diverse group of agents successfully represents over 6,000 buyers a year. We asked our agents for their top 10 tips to win your dream home in a multiple offer situation.

1. Get Pre-Approved by a Reputable Local Lender
You will most likely be competing against cash offers, so you’ll need to have a Pre-Approval Letter from a trusted local lender. Realty Austin agents have great relationships with top local lenders that are trusted by listing agents to get the job done. 

2. Waive your Loan Approval Contingency
Sellers usually accept offers that have the fewest opportunities for the buyer to back out. If you are fully approved by a reputable lender, you can safely waive…

The City of Austin established a one-bin recycling system which keeps all recyclable material together versus sorting it into separate glass-only or plastic-only bins. The new system has made it easier for Austinites, freeing them from having to maintain separate bins, but harder for trash collectors since it's now difficult for them to find recycling mistakes. To offset trash collectors’ time and tax dollars, city officials decided to throw away recycled material that isn’t sorted properly. Now recycled items aren’t sorted through if you made a recycling mistake, and the solution is to throw out the recycled items with the trash, throwing all of your efforts with it. So make sure you are recycling the proper items by checking out our list!

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If you’re thinking a homestead is just a fancy way of saying house, you’re partially right. This exemption is a way to give homeowners who qualify for a tax break. Though the exemption process might seem complicated, it’s worth your while to file. 

WHAT IS A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

A homestead exemption is a tax exemption for your property, and it works by lowering your taxable amount. Say you have a home that is worth $300,000, and you qualify for a $20,000 homestead exemption. This makes it so that you’re only paying taxes on your property as if it were worth $280,000. By removing part of your home’s value from taxation, you potentially save thousands of dollars a year.

A homestead can be a separate structure, condominium, or a manufactured home…

Austin, TX - Stay safe and celebrate Halloween at home! This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday meaning a full day of fun and festivities. Leave the traditional Halloween activities in the past, we've curated a list of ways to safely celebrate Halloween in 2020.

Decorate Your Home

Get in the Halloween spirit by decorating the inside and outside of your home. Go the extra mile this year with indoor decore to make your at-home Halloween that much more enjoyable!

Get Dressed Up

Don’t let staying home stop you from getting dressed up! Order your favorite costumes and get your infamous Halloween pictures with your decorated home as the perfect backdrop!

Pumpkin Carving & Painting

Have fun and get creative with pumpkin carving and painting! Use…