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New construction appraisal Austin 78704

• Derrik Davis
• 10/28/26

New builds surrounded by 1960s stock create comp problems. How spec home appraisals work in 78704 and what builders can do to s...

Buyer's agent for new construction Austin

• Derrik Davis
• 10/26/26

The on-site rep works for the builder. Why to register your agent on the first visit, what's negotiable on a new build, and wha...

Westlake vs Barton Hills Austin comparison

• Derrik Davis
• 10/23/26

Eanes schools and acreage against central access and walkability. How Westlake and Barton Hills compare on price ceiling, lot s...

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest 2026 Lockhart

• Derrik Davis
• 09/4/26

The BBQ World's Fair and Top 50 Picnic come to Lockhart November 7 and 8. What each day includes, what tickets cost, and the Se...

Bouldin Creek's Sunday Evenings Moved Under the Oaks This Fall

• 10/22/26

Low appraisal on an Austin luxury home

• Derrik Davis
• 10/21/26

Thin comps and custom finishes make luxury appraisals unpredictable. Your five options when the number comes in low, and what t...

What $2M to $4M buys in Zilker Austin

• Derrik Davis
• 10/21/26

A tier-by-tier look at Zilker inventory — what changes between $2M, $3M and $4M, and why the lot matters more than the house at...

Listing agent for spec homes Austin builders

• Derrik Davis
• 10/19/26

What builders should ask before signing a listing agreement — absorption, pricing with no comps, pre-market buyer flow, and wha...