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Welcome Ursula Whitworth to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
With more than two decades of experience in new home construction and residential real estate, Ursula Whitworth has built a reputation for combining industry expertise with genuine compassion. Serving buyers and sellers throughout Georgetown, Leander, Liberty Hill, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Hutto, Taylor, and communities across Central Texas, she is dedicated to making every client feel informed, empowered, and confident throughout one of life's biggest financial decisions. New
4 days ago3 min read


Welcome Traci Baucum to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Real estate has always been more than a career for Traci Baucum, it has been a lifelong passion. Born and raised in Odessa, Texas, Traci grew up in a real estate family where she gained firsthand knowledge of the industry from an early age. Watching and participating in every aspect of the business sparked a genuine love for helping people find their place to call home and laid the foundation for the career she enjoys today. After graduating from Permian High School, completi
4 days ago2 min read


Welcome Caroline Kissel to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Born and raised in Austin, Caroline Kissel offers clients something that can't be learned from a map: an authentic understanding of the city, its neighborhoods, and the people who make Central Texas home. Having lived throughout Austin and with family across Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, and beyond, she has watched the region grow while developing a deep appreciation for the character that makes each community unique. As both an individual REALTOR® and member of a real est
4 days ago2 min read


Welcome Ryan Galaz to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Ryan Galaz brings a unique blend of financial expertise, real-world development experience, and client-focused service to every real estate transaction. Specializing in luxury homes, new construction, and residential investment properties throughout West, Central, and South Austin, Ryan serves clients in sought-after neighborhoods including West Lake Hills, Tarrytown, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, South Lamar, and Menchaca. His extensive knowledge of both established luxury co
5 days ago2 min read


Slow and Selective: What June 2026's Numbers Reveal Along the Texas Coastal Bend
The Coastal Bend continues to run on its own clock. Corpus Christi remains the region's steady anchor, while Port Aransas and Padre Island stretched into even longer timelines this month — and Rockport quietly posted more closings even as its average days on market climbed. Whichever coastal market you're watching, June's numbers tell a clear story about where the leverage sits.
Jul 314 min read


Room to Move: What June 2026's Numbers Reveal About San Antonio & the Hill Country
San Antonio just posted its strongest month of sales growth since last October — up 15% year-over-year — while prices rose 4% and inventory stayed deep enough to keep buyers in a strong position. It's momentum and balance at the same time, and the Hill Country submarkets each tell their own version of the story.
Jul 315 min read


Turning the Corner: What June 2026's Numbers Reveal About Austin & Central Texas Real Estate
After three years of a cooling market, June brought the clearest signal yet that things are shifting: inventory is tightening, pending sales are climbing, and the Austin metro just posted its first year-over-year price gain in this cycle.
Jul 294 min read


Welcome Katie Callaluca to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Katie Callaluca brings an unparalleled blend of white-glove service expertise and deep Texas Hill Country knowledge to luxury real estate. As the founder of a full-service luxury concierge company and an agent with Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, she has built her career around anticipating the needs of high-net-worth clients and delivering a seamless, elevated experience at every touchpoint. Specializing in the Hill Country’s most sought-after markets, including Freder
Jul 142 min read


Where Patience Pays: The May 2026 Real Estate Market Along the Texas Coastal Bend
The Texas Coastal Bend doesn't follow the same script as Austin or San Antonio. It runs on a different clock — driven by lifestyle, second-home demand, short-term rental economics, and the particular kind of buyer who has already decided the Gulf Coast is where they want to be. That buyer profile shapes everything about how these markets behave, and May 2026 data reflects it clearly.
Jun 255 min read


A Market Built for Strategy: What May 2026 Data Reveals About San Antonio & the Hill Country
San Antonio has never been a market of extremes — it didn't spike as violently as Austin during the pandemic boom, and it hasn't corrected as sharply either. What it has done is settle into something genuinely useful: a market defined by stability, affordability, and the kind of negotiating dynamics that reward people who show up prepared.
The May 2026 data tells that story clearly — but it also reveals meaningful differences across the region.
Jun 255 min read


Steady Ground: What the May 2026 Numbers Really Say About the Austin & Central Texas Market
The Central Texas housing market entered summer 2026 carrying the same deliberate momentum it built all spring. The frenzy of 2021 and 2022 is gone — what has replaced it is something arguably more valuable: a market where informed decisions win. Inventory is normalizing, buyers have more breathing room, and sellers who price correctly are still moving homes.
Jun 254 min read


Welcome Juliana Valencia to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Born in Colombia and raised between New York City and Canada, Juliana Valencia brings a global perspective, entrepreneurial mindset, and refined eye for luxury design to the San Antonio real estate market. Now based in San Antonio, Juliana specializes in luxury residential properties, new construction, investment opportunities, and high-end marketing throughout prestigious communities, including The Dominion, Anaqua Springs, Cordillera Ranch, The Canyons, and other sought-aft
Jun 162 min read


Welcome Crystal Washington to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Crystal Washington is an experienced luxury real estate broker, investor, and published author dedicated to helping clients find the homes of their dreams while empowering lives through homeownership. Crystal and her team provide seamless, end-to-end concierge service for clients buying, selling, and leasing property throughout Austin and the surrounding areas. Before real estate, Crystal spent a decade as an accomplished news reporter and anchor, uncovering and delivering im
Jun 112 min read


Welcome Tracy Biltz to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
With more than three decades of experience building relationships, navigating complex transactions, and delivering results at the highest level, Tracy Biltz brings a refined, client-centered approach to real estate in San Antonio’s most sought-after communities. Serving areas including Alamo Heights and King William, Tracy is known for providing a concierge-level experience tailored to each client’s unique goals, with a particular focus on physicians, military clients, and th
Jun 92 min read


Welcome Sage Chang to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
After 16 years in Austin, Sage has developed a deep understanding of the city’s neighborhoods, with a primary focus on Central and North Austin. She knows that each area supports a different lifestyle, and she uses that insight to help her clients make decisions that align with their long-term goals. Sage primarily works with buyers at every stage, from first-time homeowners to relocations and next moves. She believes that clarity creates confidence, so she prioritizes organi
Jun 92 min read


Welcome Bessie Lee Ostertag to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Bessie Lee Ostertag brings a unique blend of luxury service expertise, compassion, and authenticity to her real estate career. With more than eight years of experience in Park City, Utah’s high-end real estate market, she has worked with a wide range of clients, from second-home and investment property buyers to discerning luxury homeowners seeking a seamless and elevated experience. Bessie’s life has been shaped by perseverance, hard work, faith, and a deep appreciation for
Jun 52 min read


Welcome Celia Luther to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Celia Luther is a trusted real estate advisor known for her personalized approach, unwavering advocacy, and deep understanding of the Austin market. With more than a decade of living in Austin and a passion for helping others navigate important life transitions, Celia has built a reputation for guiding clients with integrity, expertise, and genuine care. Specializing in relocation services, Celia understands firsthand the excitement and uncertainty that come with finding a ne
Jun 42 min read


Welcome Michelle Deagen to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Born in Houston and raised in the small town of Stockdale, Texas, south of San Antonio, Michelle Deagen brings a grounded, personable approach to real estate backed by more than 20 years of industry experience. A graduate of the University of Houston–Clear Lake, Michelle has built her career around helping clients navigate one of life’s biggest decisions with confidence, clarity, and trust. Serving the Alamo Heights area, Michelle is known for her calm, organized, and client-
May 272 min read


Strong Spring Activity Continues Across San Antonio as the Hill Country Holds Its Own
San Antonio and the Hill Country saw strong April activity — 3,110 closed sales across the metro, with Boerne standing out as one of the tightest submarkets in the entire region. The luxury market is taking longer at 199 total days, but buyers in the Hill Country suburbs remain active and decisive. Our full May market report breaks it all down by area.
May 222 min read


Greater Austin Housing Market Holds Steady as Spring Brings a Deeper Inventory Pool
Austin's spring market is giving buyers more breathing room — 13,428 active listings and 102 total days to close reflect a more measured pace than we've seen in recent years. Notably, the luxury segment is actually closing faster than the overall market, and Dripping Springs logged the quickest turnaround in the entire Austin area at just 84 total days. Read our full April market report to see what the numbers mean for you.
May 222 min read


Texas Coastal Bend Sees Spring Momentum Build as Buyers Return to the Coast
The Texas Coastal Bend recorded 337 closings across the region in April, with Corpus Christi leading in volume and Rockport buyers closing in a remarkable 14 days once under contract. The fastest of any market we cover. Port Aransas and Padre Island move at a more patient vacation-home pace. Our full May report breaks down what's happening in each market.
May 222 min read


Welcome Scott Innes to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Scott Innes is a Texas-licensed Global Real Estate Advisor with Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, based in San Antonio. With over two decades of experience in luxury real estate, including a distinguished career on Maui, Scott brings a rare combination of global perspective, disciplined strategy, and refined market insight to his work in South Texas. Originally from Lafayette, California, Scott left home at 17 for a foreign exchange program in the Netherlands before servi
Apr 272 min read


Welcome Pamela Salazar to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Pamela Salazar is a proud San Antonio native who brings passion, precision, and a people-first mindset to every real estate experience. Serving San Antonio and the surrounding areas, with a special focus on Boerne and Fair Oaks, Pamela works with a wide range of clients, from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors and families purchasing their second or third homes. No matter the stage, she approaches every transaction with the same level of dedication, care, and profess
Apr 242 min read


Welcome Rhonda Hance to Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
Rhonda Hance is a dedicated real estate professional proudly serving the Texas Coastal Bend, including Rockport–Fulton, Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, Ingleside, Ingleside on the Bay, Port Aransas, Kingsville, and Port Isabel. As a native of Corpus Christi with formative years spent in Aransas Pass, Rhonda brings deep local knowledge and a genuine connection to the communities she serves. After spending time in Kansas City, she returned to the coast to continue building both h
Apr 233 min read
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