Laurie Mills, Real Estate Advisor/Realtor, Compass Real Estate

09/18/2026

What does a weekend look like here? Walk out your back door to a private pool and spa, head two minutes down the road to launch the boat on Lake Austin, and return home to a quiet 0.3-acre setting - all without paying a single dollar in HOA fees. Inside, 3,500+ square feet gives everyone space to breathe: a main-floor primary suite and dedicated office for easy daily routines, plus three bedrooms and a second living area upstairs for guests or kids.

With $90K in price adjustments since August, this is easily one of the best values near Lake Austin today!

10804 Rush Road No. 2 • 78732 | 4 bed + 3 full / 1 half bath | 3,523 SF | 0.3 acres | Now offered at $1,135,000 | Call or text anytime: [email protected] | 512.636.8930

09/10/2026

Over 126,000 homes in Austin currently have expired city permits - many left open by previous owners decades ago. While standard home inspections focus on physical defects, open permits and unpermitted work often go completely unnoticed until you try to renovate years later. Having a buyer’s agent who knows to dig into a property's permitting history before closing ensures you don't inherit unexpected fees, project delays, or administrative red tape down the road. Because what’s on paper matters just as much as what’s in the walls.

As of mid-2026, Austin had nearly 127,000 expired residential permits scattered across town dating back to the late 1970s. Any of those could become an expensive hassle for a homeowner trying to re…

09/04/2026

How do you house 54,000 students when on-campus beds sit under 8,000? You build up. West Campus has become one of the most successful high-density residential corridors in the country. With new city initiatives like the Central City District Plan in motion, developers are exploring taller towers, mixed-use retail, and improved transit connections to transform the area into a true 12-month community.

As much as the neighborhood is evolving, one tradition remains untouched: tomorrow morning, these streets fill with tailgate tents and game-day energy for the Longhorns’ home opener!

West Campus has seen a wave of development in the last 20 years, but the biggest changes are yet to come.

09/02/2026

There’s a quiet art to updating a home where every choice feels intentional. At 114 Golden Bear Dr, it’s the design details that steal the show - from the seamless white oak floors running through the main living spaces to the custom steel doors framing the upstairs living room and a kitchen fitted with Wolf and Bosch appliances made for daily use. Even the backyard leans into thoughtful design, anchored by a tranquil koi pond that adds a rare sense of stillness to everyday life.

114 Golden Bear Dr • 78738 | 4 bed + 3 full / 1 half bath | 3,560 SF | 0.3 acres | Lake Travis ISD | Offered at $1,250,000 | [email protected] | 512.636.8930

08/31/2026

Certainly won't complain when a client says working with me topped their past real estate experiences. Selling a home brings plenty of moving parts, and my goal is always to keep things clear, grounded, and stress-free from day one. Hearing that the support made a real difference - and made the whole process easy - is as good as it gets, and I’m so grateful for the trust. lauriemillsaustin.com

08/28/2026

Finding the right piece of land in the Hill Country isn't just about acreage - it’s about finding a site with the terrain, views, and privacy that actually inspire what comes next. Two very special parcels currently available to build your vision:

19401 Tessa Heights Ln | Spicewood

Over 3 acres in Lake Travis ISD with 200+ feet of Bee Creek frontage, long-range Hill Country views, and a quiet cul-de-sac location. The creek creates a natural privacy buffer that's hard to replicate, and custom architectural plans by JENKINS Design + Build are already in hand to give you a head start.

18825 Hidden Ridge Pl | Jonestown

2.45 acres in The Hollows defined by dramatic topography. With Devils Cove and the canyon framing the back of the property, the elevation changes, mature tree canopy, and potential lake views offer a backdrop a flat lot simply can’t match - all paired with resort pools, trails, and marina access.

If you’ve been looking for a lot with real size and character, I'd love to walk either parcel with you: [email protected] | 512.636.8930

08/20/2026

Austin changes fast, but these four local institutions remind us why we fell in love with this city in the first place. ❤️ We’ve enjoyed so many birthdays, family milestones, and fun outings over the years at Dirty Martin’s (100 years), Sandy’s Hamburgers (80 years), Matt’s El Rancho (75 years), and Deep Eddy Cabaret (75 years). Big love and admiration to these Austin icons for decades of hard work, incredible food, and lasting memories!

08/13/2026

Austin residents will see a $295 million bond package for local parks and libraries on their ballots this fall. The measures fund dozens of park improvements alongside targeted library branch expansions in Colony Park and Oak Hill, carrying an estimated $41.60 annual tax impact for the typical homeowner by 2033. Some argue these investments are essential to maintain our growing city, while city finance officials and critics contend the timing conflicts with fiscal guidance on debt limits. Either way, it a key issue to consider aehad of the November election.

Two propositions were developed over several years with public feedback and city staff review.

08/11/2026

A home in the Hill Country was just featured in Architectural Digest, and the design approach is unlike almost anything I've seen. Rather than leading with a big statement exterior, it was built as a "society of rooms" - each space designed from the inside out around a specific piece of art and a specific feeling. It's less a house and more a portrait of the person who lives there, which is exactly what many of us want in a home!

Interior designer Jennifer Vaughn Miller and architect Paul Lamb created a new home for the collector and philanthropist’s art collection