Out of State Heirs Selling an Inherited House in Austin

Inheriting a home is a complex emotional experience. You are often dealing with the loss of a loved one while simultaneously being handed a massive financial and logistical responsibility. When you live in another state—whether it’s New York, California, or just a few states over—managing a property in Austin becomes significantly harder. You likely know … Read more

Buying Out an Heir in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we go through. Unfortunately, right when you need time to grieve, you’re often thrown into the deep end of estate management and financial decisions. A very common scenario we see here in Texas is when parents pass away and leave the family home to multiple … Read more

What If One Heir Wants to Sell and Another Doesn’t?

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we go through. But when you add a dispute over the family home into the mix, grief can quickly turn into frustration. It is incredibly common for siblings to inherit a property and immediately hit a wall: one person wants to cash out and move … Read more

Selling an Inherited House With Tenants in Texas: A 2026 Guide

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things anyone goes through. But when that loved one leaves behind a rental property with people living in it, you aren’t just dealing with grief—you’re suddenly managing a business you didn’t ask for. If you are reading this, you might be an “accidental landlord.” You’re trying … Read more

The Texas Probate Timeline for Home Sellers

If you have recently been named an executor or administrator of an estate in Texas, you are likely navigating a mix of grief and administrative stress. One of the biggest questions we hear from clients in your shoes is simple: “When can I put the sign in the yard?” There is a common misconception that … Read more

Who Pays Property Taxes During Probate in Texas?

Disclaimer: I am a real estate professional, not an attorney or tax advisor. The information below is for educational purposes. For specific legal advice regarding your situation, please consult a qualified Texas probate attorney. Introduction: Death, Taxes, and Texas Probate Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to worry about the mail piling … Read more

The Real Cost of Holding a Vacant Probate Property

When you inherit a property, it’s easy to look at the house and see a valuable asset. Maybe you see the potential sale price or the memories held within the walls. But as a local agent, I often have to sit down with executors and have a tough conversation about the reality of the situation: … Read more

Handling an Inherited Home: A Guide to Probate Real Estate in Austin, TX

Dealing with a probate property means juggling legal steps and real estate decisions at the same time – usually while you’re already managing the emotional weight of losing someone. The process can feel overwhelming when you need to sell an inherited house in Austin, TX. Executors and heirs frequently find themselves maintaining a house while … Read more

Navigating a Probate Home Sale in Texas: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Losing a loved one is emotionally exhausting, and the prospect of dealing with their property often feels like a second, heavier burden. If you have been named the executor or administrator of an estate in Texas, you might be looking at a house full of memories and a stack of legal documents, wondering where to … Read more