• RealTrends Named Me One of Austin's Top Real Estate Agents,Barb Cooper

    RealTrends Named Me One of Austin's Top Real Estate Agents

    My Awards and Accomplishments Since 2003, I've built my career helping buyers and sellers across the Austin metro area. In 2025, I was recognized as a RealTrends top agent by volume and by sides — meaning total transactions closed. I closed 26 deals that year and hold President's Club status at Redf

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  • Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in West Lake Hills, TX?,Barb Cooper

    Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in West Lake Hills, TX?

    West Lake Hills, a city near Austin, TX, is a market where prices have pulled back significantly. Here's why prices are moving this way and what it means on the ground. The National Picture Home prices across the United States rose 2% year over year in the three months ending August 2026, bringing t

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  • Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Northwest Hills, TX?,Barb Cooper

    Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Northwest Hills, TX?

    Northwest Hills, a neighborhood in Austin, TX, is one of Austin's priciest areas, with a median sale price of $1,107,465 that has edged up about 2% from last year. Here's why, and what it could mean if you're looking to buy or sell. The National Picture During the 3 months ending August 2026, the na

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  • How Walkable is West Lake Hills, TX?,Barb Cooper

    How Walkable is West Lake Hills, TX?

    An affluent enclave in the hills west of downtown Austin, West Lake Hills near Austin, TX scores just 18 on the Walk Score scale. The city has maintained its exclusive residential character since incorporation in the 1950s, with large hillside lots and limited commercial development.   Walkability i

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