Central Texas Real Estate Blog

Austin welcomes midcentury modern furniture store to The Domain

Delphine Sectional, Joybird

Are you on the hunt for some new furniture? You're in luck!

Austin recently welcomed online furniture retailer, Joybird, to the Domain North side shopping district this past July. The Austin location is Joybird’s first store in the state of Texas and their sixth standalone store in the United States following Brooklyn, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington D.C.

Joybird Austin has a mission to bring “Austin specific favorites” and national best sellers to the 3,0000+ square foot showroom. Genreal manger, Gerardo Ornerlas shared this, 

“We can tell from our online business what products Austinites are most interested in seeing and want to make sure those pieces are represented in person. The showroom will also be updated from time to time...

Austin's Hottest New Restaurants!

Austin is known for its incredible food scene.
Check out this list of the newest and hottest restaurants in the city! 

  1. Honey Pig RestaurantEast Coast Korean barbecue chain Honey Pig opened its first Austin location in July. The restaurant features grill-it-yourself brisket, and bulgogi, with other dishes like noodles, soups, and bibimbap to round out the menu. Honey Pig is open for indoor dine-in services.
    Click here to view the website 


  2. Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine Austin - The Dallas-Fort Worth mini-chain made its way into Austin with its all-you-can-eat Brazilian pizza in July.  The...

Austin housing inventory skyrockets to highest levels since 2018


There have been more signs of relief for the Austin housing market. The latest monthly report from Austin Board of Realtors, released Tuesday, August 16, offers indications that the market is continuing to stabilize. 

There are still new records to report, but “In every aspect of our market," says Cord Shiflet, 2022 ABoR president, in a release, "Realtors are seeing positive signs that Austin’s housing market continues to normalize.” 

One of the most promising signs is an explosion of inventory in the Austin-Round Rock metro area. In July 2022, the region's housing inventory reached 2.7 months — the highest level seen since November 2018, ABOR notes, and an increase from the 2.1 months reported in June...

Thinking of purchasing a home? NOW is the time!

Mortgage rates and the Austin real estate market have been hot and somewhat unpredictable over the past 2 years. This has left many homebuyers scratching their heads about when to buy a home and what kind of mortgage they should purchase. With the current surplus of inventory and dropping home prices, NOW is the time to buy a home in a the Austin area. 

Getting  pre-approved for a mortgage is the smartest thing to do before shopping for your new home. Fortunately, Culhane Properties has an incredible lending partner, Lendplicity Mortgage to assist our clients through the mortgage process and keep us up to date on mortgage trends and where they are headed.  

Lendplicity Mortgage Sr. Loan officer, Cord Slocum, weighs in on current mortgage rates and how buyers are taking advantage of the current Austin real estate market to purchase a home.   ...

20+ Things to do this Fall in Austin

Fall is such a special season! The weather is cooling down, leaves are changing and Austinites are coming out of their air-conditioned homes back outdoors to enjoy the Texas Hill Country beauty! Our city has no shortage of events and celebrations this time of year. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, outdoor concerts, berry picking, horseback riding and beyond, Austin has something for everyone. So, grab a pen and paper and make your Fall bucket list!

Here are a few of our team’s favorite picks:

 1. Pick pumpkins and explore corn mazes at Barton Hill Farms

September 23-November 6 Visit: https://bartonhillfarms.com/

 2. Boo at the Zoo at the Austin Zoo

October 14-29 Visit: https://austinzoo.org/

3. Take a haunted tour of Austin in a hearse limo...

7 steps to purchase a home! A First-time homebuyer guide

Congratulations, you have decided to purchase a home! But what now?

Buying a home should be an enjoyable and exciting experience, but unfortunately that’s not always the case. When choosing a real estate agent, who you choose to hire is incredibly important to ensure that you’re getting the most positive experience and your desired results. Our team at Culhane Properties has the experience and support to serve our clients at the highest level.  

When you are purchasing a home for the first time, here is what you can expect.

Step 1: Hire a real estate professional to represent and guide you through the home buying process

Step 2: Get Pre-approved with a mortgage lender. It is always best to know how much home you can afford before going out and shopping for a property

Step 3: Begin the house hunt! Discuss your home...

Things Happening Labor Day Weekend in Austin


1. Round Rock Labor Day Concert 

A free Labor Day Concert featuring the Blues Crawlers from 6pm – 7pm and then the Classic Hiphop Live from 7:30 pm – 9pm at Centennial Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this fun and free concert on the lawn provided by the AFM of Austin. Face Painting by Lisa and Balloons by Tony with Food and Drinks trucks will be available.
Click here for more info! 

2.  Parades, Carnivals, & Celebrations...

July 2022 ABoR Stats are out!


The July 2022 Austin Board of Realtors Stats are here! The median sales price went up 8% year over year $515,000 in the month of July. Active listings increased to a whopping 167%, causing housing inventory to jump to 2.7 months of inventory - the highest level of inventory since November 2018. 


“In every aspect of our market REALTORS® are seeing positive signs that Austin’s housing market continues to normalize,” Cord Shiflet, 2022 ABoR president, said. “On top of rising housing inventory, home price growth is much closer to the 4-5% annual growth that is typical for a healthy market. In addition, homes sold slightly below list price for the first time since December 2020, proving that buyers are gaining negotiating power in the market.”

If you are looking to buy,...

The masterminds behind Birdie’s, Kitty Cohen’s, and White Horse are opening a new spot!


The masterminds behind Birdie’s, Kitty Cohen’s, and White Horse are opening a new spot! Day Dreamer is opening on East Sixth Street soon!! The drink menu will include classic & in-house cocktails.  Food-wise, Day Dreamer will feature Neapolitan-New York-style pizzas, by the founders formerly of pizza truck Sammataro, Townsend Smith and Daniel Sorg, along with Zak Drummond of a Rhode Island hot dog pop-up. The menu will also feature salads, meatballs, and soft serve! 


Plan your visit as soon as it opens!! 

For more info about Day Dreamer click HERE. 

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ACL Tickets Still Available


ACL will be here before we know it! It is one of the biggest music festivals in the country bringing in around 450,000 Austinites and travelers each year! The events are taking place October 7th-9th (Weekend One) & October 14th-16th (Weekend Two).


Since going on sale, ACL Weekend One sold out immediately. Weekend Two is still available for $320. ACL is also offering one-day passes again for $145 each. Saturday of Weekend One is sold out,  but all days of Weekend Two are still available. You do not want to miss this incredible event this fall! 





Click here to buy your tickets!

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