The Brink Report

Austin Real Estate News & Advice

Buy Before or After Selling in a Different State? What Relocating Northwest Austin Buyers Should Know

James Brinkman

Published on: 21/08/2026

Relocating to Northwest Austin from out of state? Buying your new home before or after selling your current one shapes your budget, your offer strength, and your stress. A broker's framework for deciding, plus the financing and tax angles to check.

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What Apple Employees Should Know Before Buying Near the Parmer Campus

James Brinkman

Published on: 27/07/2026

Relocating for an Apple job at the Parmer campus? A broker's guide for Apple employees: where to live, how to budget with stock comp, Texas property taxes, schools by address, and why to rent and drive the commute first.

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What California and Pacific Northwest Buyers Should Know Before Moving to Northwest Austin

James Brinkman

Published on: 14/07/2026

California and Pacific Northwest buyers consistently land in Northwest Austin for the Apple corridor and established neighborhoods. Here's what you need to know before you buy - taxes, summer, and what translates from home.

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