Travis Smith, Realtor

Real talk for anyone thinking about buying in Austin right now:
The market shifted. Prices stabilized. Inventory is up. Sellers are more flexible than they've been in years. And rate buy-downs from sellers and lenders are quietly making payments way more workable than the headlines suggest.
Here's what most buyers don't realize:
🏡 You can negotiate closing costs covered — even in nice neighborhoods
🏡 Many sellers are paying for 2-1 rate buydowns (lower payment your first two years)
🏡 Inspection credits are back on the table
🏡 You don't always need 20% down — solid loan programs exist for 3–5% down
🏡 First-time buyer assistance programs in Texas are still fully funded
The buyers who win right now are the ones with a realtor who knows how to ask for the right things — and a lender who structures the deal smart.
If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "right time," this might be it. Or it might not — but you deserve someone who'll tell you the truth either way.
I'd love to be that person for you.
📲 Shoot me a DM or a text — no pressure, no pitch. Just a real conversation about your goals, your timeline, and whether the numbers actually work.
— Travis 🤠
TravSellsTX | Austin, TX

If you are house hunting in Pflugerville right now, here are five things I tell every buyer before we ever step foot in a home.
One. Get pre-approved before you fall in love with a house. Not pre-qualified — pre-approved. There is a real difference, and in this market, sellers will not take you seriously without it. I can connect you with lenders I trust if you do not have one yet.
Two. Know the difference between Pflugerville ISD and Round Rock ISD before you start touring. Pflugerville has homes zoned to both, depending on which side of the line you are on. If schools matter to you, this is one of the first things to check on every listing — not the last.
Three. Drive the neighborhood at three different times. Morning rush. School pickup. Evening. A street that feels quiet on a Saturday afternoon can be a totally different story Monday at 7:45 AM.
Four. Budget for the stuff that does not show up on Zillow. Property taxes in Travis County are no joke. HOA dues vary wildly between Pflugerville neighborhoods — Blackhawk, Falcon Pointe, Highland Park all have different fee structures. Factor it in before you set your max price.
Five. Do not skip the inspection. Even on new builds. Especially on new builds. I have seen brand new homes with foundation issues, missing insulation, and HVAC installed wrong. An inspection is the cheapest insurance you will buy in the entire process.
Buying a home in Pflugerville is one of the best decisions a lot of my clients have ever made. But the buyers who do it well are the ones who go in informed.
If you are starting to look — or even just thinking about it — reach out. I am happy to walk you through the process before you are ready to tour your first home.

Same price. Same square footage. Different trade-offs.
🅰️ Newer build in Pflugerville — open floor plan, attached 2-car garage, HOA with a pool, 20 min to downtown on a good day
🅱️ 1970s ranch in East Austin — original hardwoods, huge backyard, no HOA, 10 min to downtown
Which one are you picking, and why? I'm genuinely curious what the comments say — I see both sides in real life every week

Brand new listing in the best neighborhood in the universe! Its gorgeous, perfectly located, and can be had for $0 down!
16729 Caperi Dr, Pflugerville, TX 78660
4 Bed 3 bath Office 3,013 sqft
$590,000

Travis Smith
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Allure Real Estate