Zia Lowe, Broker, RE/MAX Bastrop Area

09/23/2026

A few days in Nashville and a lot to bring home.

Back in August, Rayanne and I headed to Nashville for the REMAX Broker Owner Conference. Yes, I’m just now writing about it. And yes, I’m also just now finishing unpacking my suitcase because I need it again. 😂

This conference felt especially important. After 26 years as a REMAX franchise, I’m excited about what REAL’s technology, innovation and culture of collaboration can bring to a brand already known for professional, productive agents who WORK.

We learned a lot, came home with plenty of ideas and, of course, managed to enjoy a little Nashville along the way.

If you aren’t changing, you aren’t growing. And I think we’re about to do some growing.

Read all about our Nashville trip and what I think is ahead for REMAX here: https://www.zialowe.com/blog/94/A+Few+Days+in+Nashville+and+a+Lot+to+Bring+Home

09/13/2026

Fresh updates, a convenient Bastrop location AND a financing opportunity worth asking about. 👀🏡

This home has fresh interior paint, upgraded flooring and a comfortable, practical floor plan that makes it an especially good option for a first-time buyer.

The location is another plus. You’re just minutes from the center of Bastrop with easy access to Highway 71 for commuting toward Austin, ABIA or SpaceX.

But here’s the part that really caught my attention:

The seller currently has an FHA loan with a **4.875% interest rate that may be assumable by a qualified buyer**, subject to lender approval and applicable terms and conditions.

In today’s market, that rate is definitely worth asking about.

A solid home, a convenient location and the opportunity to move in without starting with a long list of projects.

📍 Bastrop, Texas
📲 Message me for the details, including more information about the potential FHA loan assumption.

09/06/2026

Buyers may spend 30 minutes touring a home, but they usually begin forming an opinion within the first five. Sometimes it happens before they ever walk throughde through the door.

Here are nine things they notice:
1 The yard. Buyers start forming an opinion as soon as they pull up.
2 The front entrance. They have plenty of time to notice the door, hardware, lighting, plants and even the welcome mat while their agent opens the lockbox.
3 The temperature. If buyers walk into a hot house in Bastrop, you may lose them before they are two steps inside.
4 The smell. The best smell is clean and neutral, not a wall of artificial vanilla.
5 The lighting. A home should feel bright and welcoming, but not stark.
6 The clutter. Buyers need enough visual space to see the home before they see the stuff.
7 The small details. Cleanliness and minor maintenance items can say a great deal about how well a home has been cared for.
8 Whether the home matches its online marketing. Professional photos should attract buyers, but the home needs to deliver what those photos promised.
9 The overall feeling. Buyers are not expecting perfection. They are looking for a home that feels comfortable, honest and cared for.

The first five minutes set the tone for the entire showing.

Thinking about selling? Let’s walk through your home before buyers do.

Zia Lowe
Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Bastrop Area
Selling Bastrop & Beyond since 2003

09/06/2026

This one means a great deal to me. Having the opportunity to work with someone both professionally and personally—and knowing she felt genuinely supported through it all—is the kind of feedback I never take for granted. Thank you for trusting me. ❤️

“Working with Zia Lowe at RE/MAX Bastrop Area is always an absolute joy. Zia is the kind of professional who brings both exceptional skill and genuine heart to everything she does. Her dedication to her work is evident in every interaction; she is responsive, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to ensuring her clients feel supported and informed throughout the entire process. You can tell she truly cares about helping people find the right home, not just completing a transaction.
What makes Zia stand out even more is her heart for the community. She shows up for Bastrop in meaningful ways and genuinely wants to see the people and organizations here thrive. Her professionalism, integrity, and kindness make her someone I trust completely and recommend without hesitation.”

09/06/2026

Buyers may spend 30 minutes touring a home, but they usually start forming an opinion within the first five.

Sometimes it happens while their agent is still wrestling with the lockbox.

They notice the yard, front door, temperature, smell, lighting and all those little maintenance items sellers have learned to live with. Your home does not need to be perfect or sterile. It needs to feel comfortable, honest and cared for.

Here are nine things buyers notice before they ever reach the kitchen, along with what sellers can do about them.

Read the full blog here:

Buyers may spend 30 minutes touring a home, but they usually begin forming an opinion within the first five. Sometimes i

08/29/2026

I have nothing against Zillow. I use Zillow. You use Zillow. We all Zillow. 😂

It’s great for scrolling houses at 11:00 at night and deciding you suddenly need four acres, a pool and a wraparound porch.

But Zillow doesn’t know Bastrop like I know Bastrop.

Two homes can have similar square footage, similar prices and the same Bastrop zip code and be two VERY different buys.

What’s the tax rate? MUD or PID? City water or well? Sewer or septic? What are the restrictions? Does one section have larger lots? What’s being built down the road? And is that commute REALLY 22 minutes? 😂

Those are the things I want my clients to know.

I’ve been selling Bastrop & Beyond since 2003. I know the neighborhoods, the roads, the different sections, the little pockets you may not even know to search for, and probably more Bastrop real estate history than anyone needs taking up space in their brain. 😂

Thinking Bastrop might be your new place? I’d love to help you find the right part of it.

Ready to say goodbye to Bastrop? I can help with that too.

And just for the record… I’ve been around longer than Zillow and I’m still going strong. 😉

So by all means, Zillow away.
Then call ZIA!

08/13/2026

It is hard to believe we have an 11th grader and an 8th grader.

Looking through their first-day-of-school pictures made my heart smile and hurt a little. I guess that is what people mean by bittersweet.

The last couple of weeks have been challenging for my children and for me. If you know me well, you know I rarely cry. I have even been called “dead inside” by . 😂 It takes a lot, but last week, I cried.

I miss those preschool days, their innocent smiles, and the time when it seemed like everyone belonged. The kids were friends, the moms were friends, and we shared that season together. Over the years, people moved, friendships changed, and life took us in different directions. I miss how easy it all seemed.

Change and growth are inevitable and should be encouraged, even when they feel bittersweet. People grow apart, people come back together, and friendships change.

In Gibson and Gemma’s early school pictures, they smiled at each other, and Gibson always had his arm around her. They certainly do not do that now. 😂 But I believe they will find their way back to those hugs and smiles. Maybe friendships are like that too, for them and for us.

As much as I miss those younger versions, I am so proud of who they are becoming.

Gibson is loyal, true to himself, and witty enough to remind us how smart he is beneath all that silliness. He has never been embarrassed to have his mom at school or around his friends, and that means more than he realizes.

Gemma is braver than most people know. She puts herself out there, grows through challenges others may never see, and stands up for herself and anyone she feels is being treated unfairly. Her empathy is unmatched.

Here we go, junior year and eighth grade. I am proud, grateful, emotional, and not ready for how quickly it is all going.

Growth changes so much, but it cannot erase the love and memories that came before. ❤️

08/12/2026

Why are some Bastrop homes still selling while others are sitting?

It isn’t always about the house itself. Buyers have more choices, new construction is creating serious competition, and the way a home is priced, presented and marketed online matters more than ever.

I broke down what I’m seeing in the Bastrop market and what sellers need to understand before putting a home on the market.

Read the full article here:

If you have been watching the market in Bastrop and throughout Bastrop County, you may have noticed something that feels