Great schools and a close-knit community, just west of Austin. Is Dripping Springs, TX, a good place to raise a family? For families moving from Austin to Dripping Springs, the appeal goes beyond beautiful Hill Country homes. With highly rated Dripping Springs ISD schools, competitive youth sports, family-friendly neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community, it's easy to see why families are making the move. Located just west of Austin, Dripping Springs

Austin August 2026 Market Update If you’re wondering what’s happening in the Austin real estate market, the August numbers tell an interesting story: there isn’t one Central Texas market moving in one direction. Austin homes are moving faster. Dripping Springs prices are holding. Hays County is giving buyers more room. Here’s what that means if you’re considering buying or selling a home in Austin, Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs or the Texas Hill Country. What Is Happenin

Meet Jenn Salladay — native Texan, licensed Broker, and Austin real estate agent with 25 years of local roots and $100M+ in sales. Specializing in luxury homes, land, and acreage across Dripping Springs, South Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Wimberley, and the Texas Hill Country. With a master's in consumer behavior and two decades building brands, Jenn brings marketing savvy and fierce advocacy to every transaction. Get to know the agent behind the results.

Texas property taxes climbing? You have the right to fight back. Learn how to protest your property taxes in Central Texas with this step-by-step guide — from reviewing your appraisal notice and pulling comparable sales to filing your protest and winning your hearing. Don't miss the May 15 deadline (or 30 days after your notice arrives). Even a small reduction in assessed value can mean real savings on your Austin-area tax bill every year.

Where is the Austin real estate market headed in 2026? A local broker's on-the-ground update for Central Texas — covering easing interest rates, population growth in Dripping Springs and beyond, spring's peak selling season, and why this is one of the most favorable buyer markets in nearly a decade. With insights from economist Mark Sprague, learn what stabilizing prices and improved inventory mean for Austin-area buyers and sellers this spring.