# Heather Powell > Austin's Luxury Realtor **URL:** https://heatherpowellgroup.com **Language:** en_US **Last Updated:** 2026-10-27 ## Blog Posts - [Austin Property Taxes Explained: Homestead Exemptions, the 10% Cap and What Buyers and Sellers Should Know](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-property-taxes-homestead-exemption-guide/): Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes matter. Learn how the $140,000 homestead exemption, 10% cap and protests work for Austin buyers and sellers. - [Westlake Hills & Eanes ISD: A Guide to Buying and Selling in Austin’s Premier Hill Country Enclave](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/westlake-hills-austin-homes-guide/): Why buyers pay a premium for Westlake Hills and Eanes ISD, what homes look like, and how to buy or sell in Austin's 78746 luxury enclave. - [How to Choose a Luxury Listing Agent in Austin: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Sign](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/how-to-choose-a-luxury-listing-agent-austin/): Interviewing listing agents to sell your Austin luxury home? Ask these 9 questions about pricing, marketing, negotiation and communication before you sign. - [Buying a Home in Austin in 2026: 9 Negotiation Tips for Today’s Buyer-Friendly Market](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/buying-a-home-in-austin-2026-negotiation-tips/): Austin buyers have more leverage in 2026 than in years. Here are 9 practical negotiation tips, from seller concessions to option periods, to get a better deal. - [How to Price a Luxury Home in Austin (and Why the First 14 Days Decide Everything)](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/how-to-price-a-luxury-home-in-austin/): Overpriced Austin luxury homes are seeing deep price cuts while well-priced homes sell in about a month. Learn how to price your $1M+ home right the first time. - [Austin’s Luxury Market This Fall: What the August 2026 Numbers Mean for $1M+ Sellers](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-luxury-real-estate-market-fall-2026/): Austin's $1M+ market saw median prices rise 5.1% in August 2026 while days on market fell to 31. Here's what luxury sellers and buyers should do this fall. - [Austin Real Estate Market Update: September 2026 — What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-real-estate-market-update-september-2026/): This Austin real estate market update for September 2026 shows a market that has settled into balance. Homes are moving faster than they did a year ago, price cuts are... ## Pages - [Seller’s Guide](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/sellers-guide/): A step-by-step guide to choosing a listing representative and navigating the Austin home selling process from listing to close. - [About Heather Powell](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/about-heather-powell/): Meet Heather Powell, a native Austinite and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist with Compass, serving buyers and sellers across Austin. - [Austin Listings](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/): Browse Austin homes for sale — Heather Powell's featured, live, private and sold listings across Central Austin and the Hill Country. - [Heather Powell | Austin Luxury Real Estate](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/): Heather Powell is an Austin luxury real estate advisor with Compass, guiding buyers and sellers in Central Austin's most coveted neighborhoods. - [Austin Real Estate Blog](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/blog/): Austin real estate insights from Heather Powell — market updates, neighborhood guides and expert advice for buyers and sellers across Austin. - [Sold](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/sold/): Recently sold homes across Austin's finest neighborhoods — a look at closed transactions, sale prices and results from Heather Powell. - [Client Testimonials](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/client-testimonials/): Client testimonials for Heather Powell — Austin buyers and sellers share their experience working with her from first meeting to closing. - [Heather’s Live Listings](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/live/): Heather Powell's current Austin listings — luxury and Central Austin homes for sale, with photos, details and pricing for each property. - [5932 Highland Hills DR](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties/5932-highland-hills-dr/): 5932 Highland Hills Dr — a modern three-story Northwest Hills home with treetop views, 4 beds, 3 baths and 2,551 sq. ft. Sold by Heather Powell. - [308 W North Loop BLVD # 1](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties/308-w-north-loop-blvd-1/): 308 W North Loop Blvd #1, Austin, TX 78751 — 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and 2,776 sq. ft., offered at $1,117,000 by Heather Powell of Compass. - [Travis Heights](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/travis-heights/): Travis Heights homes for sale and neighborhood guide — historic bungalows, tree-lined streets and walkable access to South Congress. - [Tarrytown](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/tarrytown/): Tarrytown homes for sale and neighborhood guide — established West Austin streets near Lake Austin, top-rated schools and downtown. - [Northwest Hills](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/northwest-hills/): Northwest Hills homes for sale and neighborhood guide — hill-country views, mature trees and well-regarded schools in Central Austin. - [North Austin](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/north-austin/): North Austin homes for sale and neighborhood guide — established communities, the Domain, major employers and easy commutes across the city. - [Lakeway](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/lakeway/): Lakeway homes for sale and neighborhood guide — wooded shores, waterfront estates, golf and lake living just west of Austin on Lake Travis. - [Google Reviews](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/google-reviews/): Read what clients say about working with Heather Powell — verified reviews from Austin buyers and sellers she has represented. - [Heather’s Sold Listings](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/heathers-sold-listings/): A record of homes Heather Powell has sold across Austin, reflecting results for sellers in Central Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods. - [3120 Wheeler Street](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties/3120-wheeler-street/): The Keeling House at 3120 Wheeler Street — a 1912 Aldridge Place landmark with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 3,558 sq. ft. near UT Austin. - [Hyde Park](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/hyde-park/): Hyde Park homes for sale and neighborhood guide — historic bungalows, vintage charm and a walkable community just north of UT Austin. - [East Austin](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/east-austin/): East Austin homes for sale and neighborhood guide — a dynamic community blending generations of old Austin with new design and dining. - [Dripping Springs](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/dripping-springs/): Dripping Springs homes for sale and neighborhood guide — Hill Country acreage, wineries and a growing community southwest of Austin. - [Clarksville](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/clarksville/): Clarksville homes for sale and neighborhood guide — a beloved historic Central Austin enclave, steps from downtown and Lady Bird Lake. - [Central Austin](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/central-austin/): Central Austin homes for sale and neighborhood guide — close-in living with easy access to downtown, UT, dining and the best of the city. - [Barton Hills / Zilker](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/barton-hills-zilker/): Barton Hills and Zilker homes for sale — greenbelt trails, Barton Springs, Zilker Park and live music, minutes from downtown Austin. - [Private](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/private/): Private and off-market Austin homes represented by Heather Powell of Compass — exclusive listings available before or beyond the MLS. - [Home Search](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/home-search/): Search Austin homes for sale by neighborhood, price and features. Find your next home with guidance from Austin realtor Heather Powell. - [Buyer’s & Seller’s Guides](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/buyers-sellers-guides/): Buyer's and seller's guides from Heather Powell — clear, step-by-step advice for buying or selling a home in Austin, from start to close. - [Contact / Let’s Connect](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/contact-lets-connect/): Contact Heather Powell, Austin luxury realtor with Compass. Call 512-921-3417 or send a message to discuss buying or selling a home. - [Featured Properties](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties/): Featured Austin homes represented by Heather Powell of Compass — current luxury listings with photos, details and pricing for each property. - [Austin Neighborhoods](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/): A guide to Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods — from Tarrytown and Clarksville to Lakeway — with homes for sale and local insight. - [Privacy Policy](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/privacy-policy/): How heatherpowellgroup.com collects, uses and protects your personal information when you browse listings, search homes or contact Heather. - [Buyer’s Guide](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/buyers-guide/): A step-by-step guide to choosing a buyer’s representative and navigating the Austin home buying process from contract to close. ## Real Estate Agents - [Heather Powell](https://heatherpowellgroup.com/mlsimport_agent/heather-powell/): ## Markdown Exports - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/privacy-policy.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/about-heather-powell.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/client-testimonials.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/contact-lets-connect.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/buyers-sellers-guides.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/home-search.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/live.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/private.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/sold.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/buyers-guide.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/sellers-guide.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/barton-hills-zilker.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/central-austin.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/clarksville.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/dripping-springs.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/east-austin.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/hyde-park.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/lakeway.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/north-austin.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/northwest-hills.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/tarrytown.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-neighborhoods/travis-heights.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties/308-w-north-loop-blvd-1.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties/5932-highland-hills-dr.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/google-reviews.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/mlsimport_agent/heather-powell.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/listings/heathers-sold-listings.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/blog.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/featured-properties/3120-wheeler-street.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-real-estate-market-update-september-2026.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-luxury-real-estate-market-fall-2026.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/how-to-price-a-luxury-home-in-austin.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/buying-a-home-in-austin-2026-negotiation-tips.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/how-to-choose-a-luxury-listing-agent-austin.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/westlake-hills-austin-homes-guide.md - https://heatherpowellgroup.com/austin-property-taxes-homestead-exemption-guide.md ## About **Author:** Heather Powell