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Why the List Price in Austin’s Newest Neighborhoods Is Not the Real Price

September 17, 2026 By Rebecca Jacks

Stand in a model home in one of Austin’s newer master planned communities and ask the sales representative if the price on the sign is negotiable, and you will usually hear some version of the same answer. The price is the price. Incentives are available, but the number itself does not move. The closed sales […]

Buying New Construction in Austin TX: What You Must Know Before Signing with a Builder

June 29, 2026 By Rebecca Jacks

You’ve walked through a beautiful model home in a brand-new community in Georgetown or Leander. The sales rep has been friendly and helpful, the finishes are gorgeous, and the builder is dangling some attractive incentives. Before you sign anything, there are things you need to know — because buying new construction is fundamentally different from […]

16 Signs You Should Buy a New Home Over a Used Home

February 2, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’ve been thinking about buying a new home versus a used home, you know how overwhelming a decision like that can be. There are pros and cons of buying new construction in Austin, and you might see yourself leaning towards one type or the other. If you’re still confused, here are 16 signs you […]

Austin Green Homes – Fad or Necessity?

December 25, 2012 By Raymond Stoklosa

We hear about the Green Movement, the Green Initiative, Green Homes, ……… but what does it all mean on a practical level? The simple truth is that conservation makes good sense; being a good steward of the environment has been an acknowledged goal by many societies throughout history. Waste – the profligate squandering of resources […]

Avana Esquel New Neighborhood Opens in Circle C

August 13, 2011 By Rebecca Jacks

Circle C’s newest neighborhood, Avana-Esquel will host its grand opening event Saturday August 20th. Avana-Esquel is one of the last opportunities to own a brand new home in Circle C and is also one of Circle C’s most affordable neighborhoods. These brand new homes will be ENERGY STAR qualified, which could translate into a savings […]

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Kamrul Islam ★★★★★ 2 months ago
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Working with Rebecca Jacks was an absolute pleasure, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Our situation was anything … More but typical—we purchased our first property in Leander entirely remotely South Asia, navigating international time zones, embassy notarizations, and a complex loan process.
Rebecca handled every challenge with remarkable professionalism and patience. She took the time to understand our unique circumstances and was incredibly responsive, always available despite the significant time difference. Her deep knowledge of the Leander and Austin market proved invaluable—she helped us analyze school districts and rental yields, and even caught a roofing issue during inspection that saved us future headaches.
Buying property across borders can be daunting, but Rebecca made it seamless and stress-free. She is trustworthy, diligent, and genuinely invested in her clients' success. If you're looking for a realtor who delivers exceptional results, look no further. Thank you, Rebecca!
Have attached a photo with family while we were house-hunting with Rebecca last year in Round Rock area.
shannon pleasant ★★★★★ 4 months ago
What an exceptional realtor! Rebecca was patient, gave great advice, and has a no pressure style that makes you comfortable … More asking questions and exploring options. She did a great job of helping us get our home ready, helping us prioritize what to do to prepare based on our goals, gave us good pricing advice, and was incredibly organized. She provided very useful market data and was diligent about negotiating on our behalf throughout the process in areas we hadn't even considered. She went above and beyond to make the process easy for us. It was the most painless real estate transaction that we've ever had.
Ann O ★★★★★ 3 months ago
From the very first meeting, Rebecca stood out for her honesty. She gave us clear market data, a realistic assessment, and … More zero pressure. What you get with her is straight talk and genuine guidance.
She guided us in getting our house on the market quickly, and made the whole process smooth. When our sale fell through after an appraiser significantly undervalued our home, she supported our decision to decline the lower offer and encouraged us to relist. She was confident the house would sell quickly at the right price, and she was right. It was back under contract within days and appraised at full value.
Throughout the process, she was consistently responsive and communicated well at every stage. Since we had to relocate before closing, she also checked in on the vacant property to make sure everything was in order. That kind of initiative isn't something you need to ask, she just did it.
If you want a realtor who is honest, professional, and genuinely invested in getting you the right outcome, Rebecca is exactly that. We would not hesitate to recommend her.
Kelli Mason ★★★★★ a month ago
Rebecca was, and continues to be, an amazing real estate agent. She represented my husband and I as buyers on a large property … More with a ton of complexity (septic system, pool, propane, etc) and made sure we felt supported throughout the entire process. She never made me feel bad about my dozens of stupid questions and late night emails and always provided rapid and wise advice while letting me know I was in the drivers seat (I always took her advice though!)
Our lender put us through several last minute delays at closing and I felt like I didn’t just have an agent by my side, I had a therapist too 😅
We have bought and sold several homes and I could not recommend Rebecca more.
Richard A ★★★★★ 4 months ago
Rebecca was extremely patient with us. My wife and I thought we knew what we wanted but after looking at homes, we began … More to refine our search. Rebecca revised our search and just when I was about to give up, she found us the perfect house. Then her forte began to shine. She did a complete analysis of sales in the area (comps) and helped us develop our offer price. She was also invaluable at sorting through the inspection reports and helping us identify the most important issues and fighting for us to get those resolved. In the end, we ended up with a beautiful house.

Why the List Price in Austin’s Newest Neighborhoods Is Not the Real Price

Buying New Construction in Austin TX: What You Must Know Before Signing with a Builder

16 Signs You Should Buy a New Home Over a Used Home

Austin Green Homes – Fad or Necessity?

Avana Esquel New Neighborhood Opens in Circle C

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