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What Is UAD 3.6? A Plain-English Explanation

UAD 3.6 is one of those real estate terms that sounds more complicated than it needs to be. In plain English, it is a new standard for organizing and delivering residential appraisal information. It also supports a redesigned appraisal report that replaces the familiar collection of old appraisal fo

Will the 2026 Appraisal Changes Affect Your Home Purchase or Sale?

Home appraisal reports are changing in 2026, and I can already hear the question coming from buyers and sellers across the Greater Austin area: “What does this mean for my transaction?” The practical answer is that your appraisal may look very different, contain more organized property information,

How Do I Know If a Home Is Worth the Price in Austin?

If you've been asking yourself, "how do I know if a home is worth the price in Austin?" you're asking one of the smartest questions a buyer can ask. The asking price is only one opinion. The real challenge is determining whether that price aligns with what the market is likely to support. That takes

How I Evaluate Home Values in Northwest Austin Differently Than Most REALTORS

If you are trying to understand your Northwest Austin home value, you have probably already discovered that different websites, agents, and valuation tools often provide very different answers. One website may suggest one number. Another may produce a completely different estimate. An agent may offe