The First Two Weeks of Your Austin Listing: Why They Matter Most
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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.
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.
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.
The Option Period Isn’t Optional: Why Last-Minute Repair Demands Don’t Hold Up
When we walk through with our buyers, we set expectations plainly. A walkthrough confirms whether something has been drastically changed, is visibly problematic, and was not previously disclosed. We tell our clients, only half-joking, that we are looking for dead bodies, dead squirrels, and walls that got punched through in anger on the seller’s way out the door.
We are not looking for things to use as last-minute negotiating ammunition. That’s not what the moment is for, and pretending otherwise is how good deals fall apart and reputations get spent.
Texas Disclosure Forms: What Both Sides Need to Know
In every Texas residential real estate transaction, the law requires sellers to complete several disclosure documents before a sale can close. For buyers, these forms are a window into the property’s history and condition. For sellers, they’re a legal obligation — and an opportunity to build trust with prospective buyers by being upfront about what they know.
Should You List Your Home for Sale and Rent at the Same Time?
It’s a common question we hear from homeowners: “Can I put my property on the market for both sale and rent and just see what happens?” On the surface, it feels like a smart way to maximize options. But in practice, it comes with risks that every seller should understand.
Don’t freak out Austin (and don’t be idiots, media pundits!)
Austin’s still the place to be, and those ‘steady’ home values? They’re a sign of a market that’s matured, not stumbled. And if you’re thinking of making a move or snagging a piece of this fine city, Adam Timothy Group is the name you should remember. We’ve got the expertise, the style, and the savvy to guide you right.
NAR Settlement and Its Implications: A Perspective
While the NAR settlement has brought attention to the commission structures in real estate transactions, the fundamental dynamics of the market will continue to govern the industry. Buyers and sellers, armed with negotiation power and market knowledge, will remain central in determining the terms of real estate engagements, including commission fees. The future of real estate transactions, therefore, is likely to evolve but remain grounded in the principles of market-driven pricing and value-based service.
