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5 Ways to Up the Coziness in Your Home
You can tell when a house has been loved. There’s a feeling of warmth inside and out, a sense that things are cared for and appreciated. What are some practical, easy tips for creating great-feeling spaces and refreshing the ambiance in your home? -
Five Tips for Today’s Home Buyers
Are you getting ready to buy a home? If you’re planning on buying a home, whether or not it’s your first, here are five helpful tips for today’s home buyer. -
Four Priorities for Finding Your First Home Faster
Ready to buy your first home? Consider these four search priorities to find your first home faster. -
Tips for Taking Your Home Office to the Next Level
Now that you’ve traded in the traditional office setting for a more living room-adjacent work environment, you probably know that having a dedicated at-home workspace helps you set clear boundaries between your professional life and your personal life. But as long as you are working from home, why not upgrade that remote workstation into a dream home office that will level up your productivity and your tranquility? -
Tips for Navigating Austin's Competitive Housing Market
It’s no secret: Austin is one of the hottest housing markets in the nation right now. But with more people and companies flocking here every day, and houses in increasingly limited supply, the process of buying a home in the ATX area can come with a lot of uncertainties for aspiring home buyers. -
Live the Home Ownership Dream
If the dream of homeownership is calling you, these steps will put you on the path to a wiser home-buying experience. -
Make the Most of Summer Car Deals
End-of-season summer shopping may land you some cool deals. If this is your summer for car shopping, consider these tips before you get started. -
Five Car Tools That Will Prepare You For Anything
Even with a ride that’s fresh off the factory line, it’s essential to prepare yourself for the headaches of car ownership. -
Know Your Driving Habits
Before you start car shopping take a good, hard look at your personal driving habits and determine which car best meets your needs. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you ever step foot into a dealership. -
Serve Your Community from Behind the Wheel
If you want to use your car to make the world a better place, we want to help! There are a variety of ways you can help your community from behind the wheel. -
Five Ways to Beat the Heat in Your Car
When the call of adventure beckons, having your own car means that you can pick up your keys and take off. However, at this time of year in Central Texas, hot days can slow you down. Don’t let high temperatures get the best of you and your car. Outsmart the sun with our five coolest ways to avoid the heat! -
Why Credit Matters When Buying a Car
Before you decide to buy a car, consider your credit score. And follow these steps to leverage your credit and get the best deal possible. -
How to Enjoy Austin from the Comfort of Your Car
With its legendary music and art, hometown guitar heroes, and barbecue messiahs, the spirit that runs through Austin is something that stays alive no matter what. And even when things feel a little “weirder” than usual around the ATX, you can still experience the best of our town without ever having to leave your car. You just have to know where to drive. -
Top Socially Distanced Weekend Vacays for Austinites
Feeling in need of a vacation lately? We feel you. And we’re here to tell you that you don’t have to book a plane ticket to completely escape work pressures and life stresses for a few days. -
ATM Safety Tips
By staying prepared, aware, and diligent, you can increase your safety while making ATM transactions. -
Credit Card Rewards—What’s in It for You?
Rewards credit cards give extra value just for making your normal purchases. Learn how these cards work and get tips for choosing one. -
Getting Hired: How to Improve Your Chances for Interview Success
Looking for a job? Set yourself apart from the competition with these tips. -
Jump-Start Saving
Check out these ways to start an emergency fund—even when it seems like life is all emergency and no funds.