Michelle Bartholomew of Compass

04/17/2023

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.

Buying a house? Make sure to ask your real estate agent these questions about the place to make sure it's right for you.

04/16/2023

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?

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.

04/14/2023

04/12/2023

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

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

04/10/2023

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.

04/08/2023

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.

Elon Musk is neck-and-neck with Michael Dell, who has been the tech sector's undisputed king of local employees for decades.

04/07/2023

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

04/06/2023

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.

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...

04/05/2023

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

Ease the disruption of a bathroom renovation with these 11 ideas

04/04/2023

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.

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

03/31/2023

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.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for part of the three-part Interstate 35 project.