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.
Stop Being Loyal to Your Insurance Company
The insurance industry has done a masterful job of selling bundling as an automatic win. And look — it can be. Bundling home and auto insurance saves an average of 15% annually, or just over $700. That sounds great on paper, and major carriers advertise savings in the hundreds to over a thousand dollars. The numbers look compelling.
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 […]
What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing
What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing | Adam Timothy Group Buyer Resources • Home Safety What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing June 2025 • Updated February 2026 • Adam Timothy Group Here’s something that doesn’t come up enough in real estate conversations: the hidden hazards […]
Your Complete Guide to Austin Neighborhoods
Complete Guide to Austin Neighborhoods | Adam Timothy Group Your Complete Guide to Austin Neighborhoods Explore nine of Greater Austin’s most sought-after areas. From urban downtown living to family-friendly suburbs, find where you belong with our comprehensive neighborhood guides. Finding Your Perfect Austin Neighborhood Moving to Austin or relocating within the metro area? One of […]
