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Should You Sell Your 78750 or 78759 Home Before You Downsize?

Should You Sell Your 78750 or 78759 Home Before You Downsize?

James Brinkman
Published on: 06/07/2026

Longtime owners in 78750 and 78759 are sitting on significant equity. Here's what to know about the financial picture, Texas tax benefits, market timing, and how to sequence a downsize the right way.

Senior DownsizingSeller StrategyNorthwest Austin Neighborhoods7875978750DownsizingSenior Real Estate
Living in 78726: The Northwest Austin Zip Code Guide Buyers Should Read Before They Start Searching

Living in 78726: The Northwest Austin Zip Code Guide Buyers Should Read Before They Start Searching

James Brinkman
Published on: 29/06/2026

78726 covers Canyon Creek, Grandview Hills, and Estates of Brentwood - three very different neighborhoods split between RRISD and Leander ISD. Here's what buyers need to know before they start searching.

SchoolsBuyer GuidesNeighborhood Deep DivesNorthwest Austin Neighborhoods78726
Best North Austin Neighborhoods for Apple Employees Who Want a Yard

Best North Austin Neighborhoods for Apple Employees Who Want a Yard

James Brinkman
Published on: 29/06/2026

Looking for a home near Apple in Austin with a yard? Compare Scofield Farms, Milwood, Wells Branch, Jollyville, Avery Ranch, Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Northwest Austin pockets by commute, trees, condition, and lifestyle.

Austin NeighborhoodsTech CorridorApple Campus / Parmer CorridorNorthwest Austin NeighborhoodsNorth Austin Real EstateNorthwest Austin Real Estate
What Buyers Should Know About Spicewood Estates Before Making an Offer

What Buyers Should Know About Spicewood Estates Before Making an Offer

James Brinkman
Published on: 29/06/2026

Spicewood Estates is one of 78750's most distinctive neighborhoods - preserve-adjacent lots, Westwood RRISD feeder, active HOA, and real Hill Country character. Here's what buyers need to know before making an offer.

SchoolsBuyer GuidesNeighborhood Deep DivesNorthwest Austin Neighborhoods78750