Shelly Kelly, Realtor

09/19/2026

When it comes time to start thinking about purchasing a home, it's not always easy to quickly know how much the whole process will truly cost. Take a look at this blog to get an idea of which expenses occur once and which are ongoing.

It would be nice if houses for sale came with giant price tags so a buyer could easily compare “all-in” costs. Imagine trying to buy a gallon of milk and having to separately compute what it costs to feed the cow, distribute the inventory and stock the shelves.

09/16/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED in Leander! ☀️💦

📍 405 Fairfield Loop | Horizon Park
💲 $375,000 | 1,938 sq ft

Three bedrooms, a dedicated home office, great living spaces, and your own backyard pool—this one has so much to offer!

✨ 3 bedrooms | 2 baths
✨ 1,938 sq ft
✨ Spacious home office
✨ Living room with cozy fireplace
✨ Separate dining area
✨ Stainless steel appliances
✨ Primary suite with soaking tub + separate shower
✨ Recent flooring & interior paint — 2025
✨ Covered back patio
✨ Private backyard with swimming pool
✨ Leander ISD

With a functional floor plan, refreshed interior, and fantastic outdoor space, this home is ready to enjoy—especially that pool on a warm Texas afternoon! 💦

Conveniently located near shopping, dining and major roadways.

📲 Offered at $375,000. Message me for more details or to schedule a private showing!

Shelly Kelly Kercheville, REALTOR®
Pure Realty
shellykelly.com

09/07/2026

When it's time for listing photography, here are some tips for making sure your home looks as good as possible! Thinking about selling your home? Let's talk about it!

09/05/2026

Mortgage calculators can be a great help when thinking about buying a home, but simple versions do have their limitations. Let's take a look at the situations where mortgage calculators can be a huge help and the times when it might be wise to consult a human for additional advice.

Considering buying a home or refinancing a mortgage? As with anything else, there are tons of mortgage calculator options. And as usual, only a handful are relevant or even useful. We jumped into the deep end of those results...

09/04/2026

Thinking about a move to the Austin area? Cedar Park might be exactly what you’re looking for. 🏡

Great schools, established neighborhoods, parks and trails, convenient shopping and dining, and easy access to Austin—all while offering a little more room to spread out.

1598 Tahoka Daisy Drive in Ranch at Deer Creek is a wonderful example of what $699,000 can buy in Cedar Park:

✨ 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 3,413 sq. ft.
✨ Dedicated office + spacious game room
✨ Flexible living spaces
✨ Mature trees and an established neighborhood
✨ Convenient to everything Cedar Park has to offer

Whether you're moving across town or relocating to Central Texas, I'd love to help you discover why so many people choose to call Cedar Park home.

Now offered at $699,000.
512-567-5955
Shelly Kelly Kercheville | Pure Realty

09/01/2026

Upgrade now or before you sell? Good question.

It can be hard to decide when you should update a house to sell. Here’s what you can take care of at every stage, without squandering your upgrade dollars.

08/31/2026

👀 The 3-second rule: That’s all it takes for a buyer to form their first impression of your home. From curb appeal to entryway vibes, every detail counts. Want to make them fall in love at first sight? Start with a clean, welcoming, and well-lit space.

08/24/2026

Finding a new home should be a fun, exciting experience! Make sure that experience doesn't get rocky because of issues with mortgage preapproval. Check out these six common missteps and avoid them!

Homebuyers make a lot of mistakes that hurt their chances of getting a mortgage preapproval from their lender. To find out what those missteps are...

08/21/2026

Daffodils hold a very special place in my heart. 💛

Before we lost my cousin to breast cancer last year, she left our family daffodil bulbs to plant—a beautiful little reminder of her that continues to bloom.

In honor of World Daffodil Day, Kathryn and I spent some time this week delivering daffodil bulbs to a few of our wonderful clients. I love the thought of these little bulbs being planted in gardens all around and bringing a bit of sunshine with them. 🌼

Sometimes the simplest things carry the sweetest meaning. 💛

Planting a little happiness… and remembering someone very special along the way.

08/21/2026

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