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Austin Bars Brewing Up Halloween Fun
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

Austin Bars Brewing Up Halloween Fun

Halloween in Austin isn’t just about haunted houses and pumpkin patches — it’s also about the bars that transform into spooky playgrounds for adults. From silent discos to zombie crawls, horror-themed cocktail pop-ups to rooftop parties, Austin’s nightlife is pulling out all the stops this October.

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Austin’s Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

Austin’s Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals

Fall is here, and that means it’s pumpkin patch season in Austin! Whether you’re looking for family fun, the perfect pumpkin for your porch, or Instagram-worthy photo ops, Central Texas has no shortage of fall festivities. Here’s a roundup of some of the best pumpkin patches and festivals around Austin this season.

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Thinking About Refinancing? Here’s What You Need to Know
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

Thinking About Refinancing? Here’s What You Need to Know

With interest rates coming down, refinancing might sound like a smart move. On paper, it looks great: a lower interest rate and a lower monthly payment. But before you jump in, it’s important to look at the entire picture to make sure refinancing truly benefits you and your family.

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Big News: Mortgage Rates Are Coming Down in 2025
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

Big News: Mortgage Rates Are Coming Down in 2025

We’ve got some exciting news for buyers: mortgage rates are starting to come down. With the recent Fed cuts, rates are now hovering around 6.25%. That may not sound huge at first glance, but it’s a meaningful shift compared to where we’ve been.

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What’s the Hidden Cost of Buying a Home?
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

What’s the Hidden Cost of Buying a Home?

When most people start planning to buy a home, their minds go straight to one number: the downpayment. But here’s the truth—there’s another cost that buyers often overlook, and it can make a big difference in your budget: closing costs.

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How Months of Inventory Can Guide Sellers and Buyers
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

How Months of Inventory Can Guide Sellers and Buyers

Today, I want to talk about a metric that doesn’t always get a lot of attention but plays a huge role in shaping the real estate market—months of inventory. Whether you’re a seller or a buyer, understanding this number can give you a big advantage when making decisions.

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Top 3 Things Buyers Notice Immediately
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

Top 3 Things Buyers Notice Immediately

I was thinking back to my early days in the business—hard to believe that was over a decade ago now! Back then, I worked heavily with buyers, and I quickly learned what could make or break a showing within the first few moments of walking into a home.

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Why We Built Pinnacle
Andrew Cavazos Andrew Cavazos

Why We Built Pinnacle

Over the past few months, I’ve had a few friends ask me a really good question: “After 10 years in real estate and success in different ventures, why start your own team now?”

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