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Austin Duplex For Sale: Options to Review

Buying a duplex in Austin can give you a home plus a second income stream, but the numbers need close review. I’ve seen buyers focus on rent and overlook permits, taxes, leases, insurance, or repair costs. Here are the Austin duplex options and property types worth reviewing, with clear checks for e

How Many Units Can I Build on an Austin Lot?

How Many Units Can I Build on an Austin Lot? Austin's HOME reforms changed the old one-house-per-lot assumption. In many single-family districts, a qualifying lot may support up to three residential units, even with a minimum lot size of 1,800 square feet. But zoning is only the first check. Your ac

Austin Short Term Rental Regulations Explained

Thinking about renting out a home in Austin for a few weeks? The city’s rules look simple, but hidden fines and jurisdiction quirks catch many hosts off guard. Below I break down the key pieces you need to stay compliant. Table of Contents What Counts as a Short-Term Rental in Austin? Full Purpose,

How a Beckett Place Condo Sold Over List in a Tough Market

Every seller wants to hear their home will sell for more than asking. Most of the time I won't promise that, because most of the time it isn't realistic. This past July, though, we listed a condo in Beckett Place in South Austin, in a market that was genuinely tough on sellers, and it closed over li