Buying a home in South Austin? Here's every step.
From “can I qualify?” to keys in hand — plus what buying in South Austin actually looks like: five very different ZIP codes, the real drive downtown, and the tax math most buyers miss. Grab the free Buyer's Guide.
Everything you need to buy in South Austin with confidence
Can You Qualify?
How home financing really works, and exactly what lenders look at.
What It Really Costs
Cash to close and the true monthly payment behind the listing price.
The Process, Step by Step
A realistic timeline and who's doing what, from first look to closing.
Choosing a Home
New construction vs. resale, how to tour, and common buyer mistakes.
Making the Offer
How to write one that gets accepted, and how to use your option period.
Inspections & Appraisal
What they actually tell you — before you're locked in.
Contract to Closing
Title, survey, what you'll sign, and what not to do before closing.
Four Printable Checklists
Every deadline that matters, from your first tour to your first 30 days.
In South Austin, the ZIP code you pick changes everything
- ✓78744 — the new-construction frontier, where much of the fresh building is happening.
- ✓78745 — the established middle, central, classic South Austin character and walkable pockets.
- ✓78747 — the quieter southeast, more space and value a little further out.
- ✓78748 — the tree-lined heart (and where I live), established streets and steady demand.
- ✓The Buyer's Guide covers the process; I cover South Austin ZIP by ZIP — together that's the full picture before you offer.
People who trusted the process
"Brandon was absolutely amazing throughout our home-buying journey. My husband found him through his YouTube videos, and after watching we knew he was who we wanted. As first-time buyers we had endless questions, and he made everything feel manageable and stress-free. We're now in our first home and couldn't be more grateful."
"My husband and I just bought our first home and would've been lost without Brandon. He walked us through the whole process, never pressured us, and always gave honest advice. He really knows his stuff."
"As first-time homebuyers deciding on a new build, we're so fortunate to have had Brandon. He always knew what to ask the builder — even when we had no idea what to ask — checked in regularly, and handled all the details so we felt supported the whole way. Can't recommend him highly enough!"
Meet Brandon Holley
South Austin is close to my heart — it's where I live, in 78748, and a market I know block by block. Over the past 10 years and 175+ closed deals across Central Texas, I've helped buyers land in every one of these five ZIP codes, each of which lives very differently.
This guide is the exact process I walk buyers through, from the first “can I qualify?” to the keys in your hand — matched to the South Austin ZIP that actually fits you.
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