Janine Mitchell - Austin TX Realtor

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Career Dream Home Finder. Pilates Enthusiast. Former Technology Retail Executive. Negotiation and Strategy Expert. Plus a little fun along the way.

I treat every client like family, with a personalized approach and unwavering support.

10/23/2026

📊 September numbers are in… buyers have options, and pricing continues to matter.

• 13,465 active homes
• 73 days on market, on average
• Closed sales down 14.8% year over year
• Median sales price of $421K, up 1.4% year over year
• Homes sold for an average of 92.7% of list price

🏡 For buyers, there’s room to explore your options and negotiate. Depending on the home and the seller’s situation, that could mean flexibility on price, closing costs, or a rate buydown.

For sellers, buyers are still buying, but they’re comparing carefully. Thoughtful pricing, preparation, and how your home stacks up against the competition all matter.

These numbers tell the broader story. Your neighborhood, price point, and the specific home tell the rest.

Curious what that looks like for your next move? Let’s talk.

10/05/2026

✅FIRST LOOK: Kirby Walls Custom Builders’ last two Hawkridge showcase homes sold before they ever hit the market. Now, their next one is beginning to take shape.

These architectural renderings offer the first glimpse at a contemporary custom home coming to life for summer 2027.

Set on one acre, the home will span 5,035 square feet with five bedrooms, five full baths and two half baths. Soaring 17-foot ceilings and 16-foot clerestory windows anchor the main living spaces, filling the kitchen, dining and great room with natural light.

The exterior has a distinctly modern, organic feel, pairing smooth-finish plaster stucco with vertical-grain thermally modified hemlock.

Inside, the details continue with a Wolf + Sub-Zero kitchen, Taj Mahal quartzite, a fully equipped working pantry and white oak cabinetry.

Outside, 574 square feet of covered living opens to a 16 x 30 pool, spa, full outdoor kitchen and built-in fire pit.

And one of our favorite details: the primary suite, two additional bedrooms and the study are all on the main level.

Hawkridge is a gated community of custom homes on 1+ acre lots, and this home is not yet on the market.

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Tell us: what detail would you want to see more of as it comes together?

09/27/2026

I mean… who doesn’t like being the first to know? 👀
I’ve always loved getting a look at homes before they hit the market. My clients love it too. It’s like getting a sneak peek at what’s coming before everyone else sees it.

And if I see one that has your name written all over it… you already know I’m sending it to you. 😉

09/24/2026

LEASED in Blackhawk! 🏡

20005 Crested Caracara in Pflugerville is officially leased!

I helped my clients purchase this home a few years ago, and while they’ve loved the home, life changes - and this time they came back to me to help them get it leased.

From preparing the home and getting it on the market to finding and screening the right tenant, I’m grateful they trusted me again for this next chapter.

Real estate needs change over time. Sometimes it’s buying. Sometimes it’s selling. And sometimes, keeping the home and turning it into a rental makes the most sense.

Have a home you’re thinking about turning into an investment property - or looking to buy one? Let’s talk.

09/23/2026

📊 August numbers. The story of a market where buyers have options and pricing matters.

The Austin-Round Rock market recap:

We ended the month with 13,676 active homes and an average of 66 days on market. Pending sales were up slightly year over year, but closed sales were down 7.3%.

The median sales price came in at $412K, down 6.4% from last August, and homes sold for an average of 93.2% of their original list price.

🏡 For buyers, there are opportunities in this market - more inventory, more negotiating room, and sellers who may be more willing to work with you.

For sellers, pricing correctly from the beginning matters. Buyers have choices, and homes that are priced well and show well are going to be in a much better position to compete.

And one thing I’m watching as we move through September: mortgage rates have moved back above 7%, which could create even more opportunity for buyers - particularly when it comes to negotiating on price, seller concessions and rate buydowns.

Of course, Austin is a big market, and what’s happening in one neighborhood can look very different from another.

Curious what these numbers mean for your neighborhood or your plans to buy or sell? Reach out - I’m always happy to be a resource.

09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 Or, as we call it in Austin… 99 degrees.

I’m ready for fall clothes, football weather and anything that doesn’t involve 90-something degrees. Apparently, Austin has other plans. 😂

But cooler weather will eventually get here, and while we wait, this is actually a great time to knock out a few things around the house before we head into winter.

A few things worth putting on your fall home maintenance list:

🔥 HVAC
✓ Replace your HVAC filters
✓ Have your heating system checked before you actually need it
✓ Test the thermostat and make sure everything is working properly

🏡 OUTSIDE
✓ Clean leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts
✓ Take a look at the roof for loose, damaged or missing shingles
✓ Check exterior caulking and weatherstripping around doors and windows
✓ Inspect irrigation systems for leaks or broken heads

❄️ GET READY FOR THE FIRST FREEZE
✓ Find your exterior faucet covers before everyone in Austin is looking for them at the same time
✓ Disconnect garden hoses when freezing temperatures are in the forecast
✓ Know where your main water shutoff is and how to use it

🔧 AROUND THE HOUSE
✓ Flush the water heater if it’s due for maintenance
✓ Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries as needed
✓ If you have a fireplace, have the chimney inspected and cleaned before that first fire

Nothing glamorous about home maintenance, but a little attention now can help prevent a much bigger repair later. 🍂🏡

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4615 N. Lamar
Austin, TX
78751

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