The buzz revolves around a slight yet significant tweak in how commissions are presented and the handling of closing costs. Despite the flurry of opinions and headlines, it's essential to note that these changes are still in the pipeline, with nothing set in stone until July 2024.

I'm Holly, the Marketing Director here at Open House Austin. Today, I'm excited to share my journey of converting a room in my home into a separate rental space for Airbnb. It's a clever strategy we like to call the "sneaky duplex."

I want you to consider how you’ll pitch the idea of partnering on real estate to friends, family members - maybe even co-workers! At this point, you may have some simple answers as well. For example: “I have $15K that I plan to contribute toward the down payment.” Or, “I’d like to find a property with a tiny home to Airbnb out in the back…”

At Open House Austin, we help people buy houses every day - especially first-time buyers who might find the process intimidating. We’ve each been in your shoes! And that’s why we’re so focused on education and creative home-buying strategy. With that in mind…

I’m here to share insights on effectively navigating real estate challenges and the crucial role of an operating agreement in preserving your partnership…

Let's start with a simple truth - there's no one-size-fits-all guide to buying a house. We're encouraging you to approach this journey with an open mind…

HOME stands for "Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment." Its mission? To create more housing options for middle-income households…

Thanks so much for coming out to our Community Space & Office Launch Party on Thursday, September 21st. We were blown away by your support and can’t wait to connect with you again soon at a future happy hour or Women Investor Group Meetup…

We’ve dreamed of having a place of our own where we could hold our monthly events! Learn about how we found the right commercial space and our experience working with Dani Klarić, a TikTok influencer and beloved interior decorator.

Thanks so much for coming out to The Pitch on Thursday, March 23rd. Y’all surprised us and seriously dominated the pickleball courts the entire time we were there! Check out these action shots…

We help people buy houses every day. As a first-time buyer, navigating the home-buying process can be pretty intimidating - sometimes, it feels downright impossible! But through these facts, we’ll shed light on who bought a house in 2022. It’s our hope that you’ll see yourself represented in these stats and confidently push forward with your home-buying journey!

Hi, it’s Kristina! Co-Founder of OHA. Many of us are aware of the crackdown of illegal Airbnb activity in Austin. But, you can still have a lucrative and, most importantly, legal Airbnb in the city. Here’s an account of legalizing an Airbnb and the steps you can take!

It’s Steph, Co-Founder of OHA, and I’ve DIY-ed/rolled on a few tiny homes in my day! 🙂 Y’all asked - we’re answering: How do I get my tiny house project permitted? What does the legal side of the additional-dwelling unit (ADU) process look like? Check out these resources!

Kristina, here! At OHA, we’re big believers in “house hacking.” Simply put, house hacking is getting other people to pay the mortgage payments on a house you own. This is done by renting out the other units or rooms. Here are the best ways to find roommates or tenants for your home…

Y’all showed UP for our holiday party this year! Thanks so much for coming out to High Noon on Thursday, December 8th. We had an amazing time catching up with old friends and making some new ones, too. Looking forward to the next one!

Open House was founded by women - and women are who inspire us on a daily basis. Want to check out other women in real estate? Check out our list of 9 Realtors, investors, designers, and bloggers that you need to follow.

When I started my search to find an office space in Austin, I was a bit overwhelmed at the costs associated with it. I was beginning to give up on finding an affordable commercial space. Right before I lost hope, I stumbled upon a yellow building for sale. Read to see how we turned it into our beautiful office/event space!

Thank you SO much for coming out to our grand opening on Saturday, June 1st. We were so amazed at how many friends, family, clients and strangers came together that night and celebrated with us. Click through to see photos from the party of the year!

After a few years of dating in Austin learned a lot and it got better...it wasn’t the men who sucked, it was the way I was meeting people that sucked. I wasn’t being direct, and clear on what I wanted. When I started dating with intention, I began meeting kind, thoughtful and fun people...one of those guys I’m still with.

Amanda had built her entire home from scratch, we were amazed and had many questions. She shared her story with us and spent almost two hours answering our questions. She’s allowed me to share her story and the answers to our questions with you all as well.