Tubing the Guadalupe: a local's no-BS guide
Tubing season's in full swing and I'm tired of watching people drive past three good outfitters to wait two hours at the wrong one. Here's the short version, fr...
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House Red Flags: What Makes a Texas Broker Nervous?
I've built over 400 homes, and I've seen some stuff. Some houses look like a dream in photos, but once you’re inside, the red flags start to show—literally....
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Houston to Canyon Lake: What Actually Changes
Showed a house last Tuesday to a couple driving in from Memorial. Third Houston family this month. Here's what they all ask, and what nobody warns them about un...
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What I'd NEVER Do Building a House in Texas
I’ve built over 400 houses and seen people spend a fortune on things they end up hating. If I were building my own place in the Hill Country today, here is ex...
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Working Remote From the Hill Country: The Truth
Three questions came up at showings last week, all from remote workers, and the honest answers I gave. Internet is the one that kills deals. Coworking is more l...
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Tubing the Guadalupe River: A Local’s No-BS Guide
Look, if you haven't lost a pair of sunglasses to the Guadalupe, are you even a Texan? Here is the honest truth about where to float, what to bring, and how to ...
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What it actually costs to clear land in the Hill Country
Buying the lot is the easy part. It’s when the bulldozer hits the limestone that things get expensive. Here is the raw truth about what you're actually going ...
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How to Hire a Custom Home Builder in Texas (2026 Guide)
I've built over 400 homes and I'm telling you right now: hiring the wrong builder in the Hill Country will ruin your life for a year. Here is how you do it righ...
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Best Coffee Shops in the Texas Hill Country: A Local’s Guide
I’ve spent 20 years building houses and showing land across these hills, which means I've consumed a literal ocean of caffeine. Here’s where to find the goo...
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