Michelle Bartholomew of Compass

If you’re a first-time home buyer—and you spot the property that has everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more—it can be tempting to put pedal to the metal and close the deal as quickly as possible. But slow down! You need to ask lots of questions to help you negotiate with the seller for a good price.

6 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent Before Buying a Home Buying a house? Make sure to ask your real estate agent these questions about the place to make sure it's right for you.

Austin was ranked the No. 8 overall best city for urban gardening in a new report from local lawn care company LawnStarter. Did you start a garden over the past few years?

Austin digs up 8th best ranking nationwide for urban gardening, says report Most Austinites probably started or picked back up on a hobby during the pandemic: crocheting, caring for houseplants, or reading, just to name a few. But now that we’ve adjusted, Austinites are focusing their attention on one hobby in particular: urban gardening.

When winter weather departs, it’s time to check for damage and prepare for warm days ahead.

Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist When winter weather departs, it’s time to check for damage and prepare for warm days ahead

Learn why the industry is turning toward quartz surfaces and what steps to take in choosing the right design for your home should you follow suit.

How to Elevate Your Countertops with Quartz (and Where to Start)

About a month ago, Dell Technologies Inc. — which has handily held the title as largest local tech employer for decades — reported it had 13,000 employees in the Austin area. Elon Musk's crew took about one year to reach the size of Michael Dell's team, which was founded in 1984.

Tesla gigafactory has swollen to size no one expected - Austin Business Journal Elon Musk is neck-and-neck with Michael Dell, who has been the tech sector's undisputed king of local employees for decades.

Here are some of the best money-saving tax deductions, exemptions, and write-offs sellers should be taking advantage of.

5 Tax Advantages Home Sellers Should Know About

For more of mother nature’s beguiling ways, visit installations at Zilker Botanical Gardens and Waterloo Park. The arts are buzz-worthy and flourishing this month in Austin.

9 ways to make art your second nature in Austin this April Nature captivates this month, not just in blooming and bursting forth with color, but in many of the exhibits on display this April in Austin. “Green Eyes” at Northern-Southern takes inspiration from riverscapes and explosions of sunlight; Nola Parker paints landscapes on panels capturing the co...

Ease the disruption of a bathroom renovation with these 11 ideas.

How to Prepare for a Bathroom Remodel Ease the disruption of a bathroom renovation with these 11 ideas

Despite some loud layoffs by major tech companies that call Austin home, the area is still ripe for job seekers — even for those within the tech sector.

WSJ: Nashville, Austin have nation's hottest job markets - Austin Business Journal Despite some loud layoffs by major tech companies that call Austin home, the area is still ripe for job seekers.

The project aims to create one high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) managed lane in both directions. Additionally, it will rebuild six bridges; add a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) located at Wells Branch Parkway; reconstruct all entrance and exit ramps; and add intersection bypass lanes.

TxDOT breaks ground on $606 million I-35 lane expansion The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for part of the three-part Interstate 35 project.