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May 31, 2026

What Are the Property Tax Rates and HOA Fees in Cedar Park Communities?

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What Are the Property Tax Rates and HOA Fees in Cedar Park Communities?

Two costs that buyers frequently underestimate in the buyers guide Cedar Park TX 2026 are property taxes and HOA fees. Both have a significant impact on your true monthly cost of ownership — and in Cedar Park …

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May 30, 2026

Is Cedar Park, TX a Good Place to Buy a Home in 2026?

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Is Cedar Park, TX a Good Place to Buy a Home in 2026?

Cedar Park, Texas keeps showing up on national lists of the best places to live in America — and after more than two decades helping buyers find their footing in Cedar Park TX real estate, I can …

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May 24, 2026

Explore Luxury Homes Across Central Texas with Bob McCranie

Explore Luxury Homes Across Central Texas with Bob McCranie at HomeSmart Stars – Texas Pride Realty Group

Central Texas continues to attract buyers looking for luxury homes, acreage estates, Hill Country retreats, investment opportunities, and custom-built dream properties. With more than 23 years of experience in real estate, Bob McCranie …

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Feb. 21, 2026

New Construction vs Resale Homes: Austin Market Comparison

 

The choice between new construction homes and resale properties represents one of the most significant decisions Austin-area homebuyers face, each option offering distinct advantages in pricing, location, customization, and long-term value. Understanding these differences across markets like Round RockCedar ParkPflugerville, and central Austin helps buyers …

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Feb. 21, 2026

South Austin vs East Austin vs North Austin: Urban Neighborhood Guide

 

Austin's distinct geographic sectors—South Austin, East Austin, and North Austin—each offer unique urban experiences within Travis County, making neighborhood selection about lifestyle priorities as much as budget and commute. Understanding these areas' character, pricing, and amenities helps buyers identify which sector aligns with their preferences.

Home Prices and …

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Feb. 19, 2026

Is It a Buyer's or Seller's Market in Austin, TX?

Understanding whether you're entering a buyer's or seller's market fundamentally shapes your real estate strategy. As a 23-year veteran real estate agent with over 1150 transactions, I'm going to break down what the Austin TX real estate 2026 landscape looks like and what it means for …

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Feb. 19, 2026

TikTok's Austin R&D Expansion and the New Wave of Tech Investment in 2026

TikTok's establishment of operations and R&D facilities in Austin represents the latest chapter in the city's tech evolution. While not yet at the scale of Tesla, Apple, or Google, TikTok's presence signals something important: Austin continues attracting cutting-edge tech companies at various stages, creating layered employment growth …

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Feb. 19, 2026

Meta (Facebook) & IBM's Austin Operations: How Tech Transitions Shape Real Estate Values

The Austin tech landscape is constantly evolving, and perhaps no story better illustrates this than Meta's former expansion and subsequent space transition to IBM. These corporate movements create real estate ripples that smart buyers and sellers need to understand. After selling over 1150 homes as a 23-year veteran real …

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Feb. 19, 2026

Apple & Google's Austin Expansion: What Tech Growth Means for Home Buyers in 2026

The tech giant invasion of Austin isn't slowing down—it's accelerating. Apple's massive campus in North Austin and Google's expanding downtown operations have fundamentally reshaped the real estate landscape across the metro area. As a Broker Associate at HomeSmart Stars - Texas Pride Realty Group with over 1150 …

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Feb. 19, 2026

How Tesla's Austin Expansion Is Reshaping the Real Estate Market in 2026

When Tesla announced its Gigafactory Texas would call Austin home, the real estate implications were immediate and profound. Now, in 2026, we're seeing the full ripple effects of this massive employer on home values, neighborhood development, and buyer demand across the Austin metro area. As a 23-year veteran real …

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