Does Your Open Garage Count as Impervious Cover?
If you’re buying, selling, or adding on to a home in Austin, impervious cover limits are one of the most consequential — and misunderstood — zoning rules you’ll face. And open-air garages, carports, and porte-cochères are frequently the culprit behind unexpected compliance headaches.
Most people assume that if a structure doesn’t have four walls, it doesn’t count toward their lot’s impervious cover total. Unfortunately, that assumption is wrong — and it can derail a renovation permit, kill an ADU addition, or complicate a real estate transaction at the worst possible moment. Here’s what every Austin homeowner and buyer needs to know.
The TREC Short Sale Addendum, Field by Field
Short sales are among the most complex transactions an agent navigates — and the TREC Short Sale Addendum (Form 45-2) is the document that makes them work. Here’s what every field means, what every paragraph does, and why the details matter.
Lender Required Repairs: Why These Are Different
Lender Required Repairs in Texas: Why These Are Different | Adam Timothy Group Buyers & Sellers • Texas Real Estate Lender Required Repairs: Why These Are Different October 2025 • Adam Timothy Group You’re under contract. The option period has come and gone. Inspection negotiations are behind you. And then word comes back from the […]
The Zillow-Compass Battle Is Over. Our Clients Were Never Fighting It.
Zillow and Compass reached a resolution this week. Compass dropped its lawsuit. Zillow agreed to stop penalizing agents who market listings on Compass.com and Redfin.com before syndicating everywhere else. The industry took notice. Most buyers and sellers didn’t — and honestly, they shouldn’t have had to.
Austin 2026 Is the First-Time Buyer’s Market
More inventory. More negotiating room. Real programs that can get you in the door. Here’s what the data actually says — and how to use it.
First-Time Home Buyer in Austin? Here’s What to Expect.
The market moves fast, the stakes are high, and the process feels unfamiliar. But buying your first home in Austin is more achievable—and more learnable—than it looks from the outside.
Don’t File Until You Read This Guide to Home Sale Taxes
Selling your home is one of the most significant financial events of your life — and for many Austin homeowners, it’s also one of the most confusing come tax season. Between closing disclosures, 1099-S forms, and terms like “adjusted basis” and “capital gain exclusion,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even opened TurboTax.
2025 Was Extraordinary. Here’s What That Means.
Every closing, every referral, every conversation over coffee or during an open house — it all added up to something we couldn’t have imagined when we started. We don’t take a single one of those moments for granted.
Your Neighborhood Might Just Be Different
Market Intelligence Your Neighborhood Might Just Be Different Stop letting uninformed opinions cost you the right home. There’s a conversation happening right now at every dinner table, group chat, and happy hour in Austin: “Just wait. Prices are going to drop.” “The market is slow. You’ll have plenty of time.” “My buddy’s an agent and […]
Reverse Offers an Interesting Option for Some Sellers
For sellers looking to shake things up and capture the attention of hesitant buyers, considering a reverse offer could be just the strategic move you need. Remember, it’s all about understanding the market and playing your cards right. Happy selling!
