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Nominee for Austin Business Journal’s 2023 Residential Real Estate Awards!

Jennifer Martin

Austin Real Estate and Lifestyle

Smart Investing | Creative Home Marketing

Top 50 Platinum Real Estate Agent

Jennifer Martin

Austin Real Estate and Lifestyle

Smart Investing | Creative Home Marketing

Texas Monthly Five Star Professional Winner for customer service

Jennifer Martin

Austin Real Estate and Lifestyle

Smart Investing | Creative Home Marketing

Award Winning Real Estate Sales

Committed to providing you the Real Estate Service you deserve.

2023

Nominee for Austin Business Journal’s Residential Real Estate Awards

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Platinum Top 50- Austin

5 Stars

Texas Monthly Professional Winner for Customer Service

Top 1.5%

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Christies International Real Estate- Southwest Austin Home and Land Team

From your first rental property to your forever home on the water, our team has you covered.

We specialize in the SouthWest corridor, including central and south Austin, Circle C, Oak Hill, Dripping Springs, Bee Caves, Lakeway, Driftwood, Spicewood, and Buda.  

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What Jennifer's Clients are Saying

Not only did Jen help make the purchase of my first home relatively stress-free and easy, but Jen was there for every step of the process whether it be questions regarding home insurance, warranty questions, and even minute details like changing flooring before occupancy. As a first-time buyer, there was a lot of was super green on, and constantly asked Jen to clarify for me. She is extremely responsive ...

— Olivia M.

What Jennifer's Clients are Saying

We had a lot to learn as first-time homebuyers, and Jen gave us a crash course. Our first offer? Accepted. Jen simplified everything and helped coordinate every aspect: Setting up tours, teaching us the mechanics of a competitive offer crucial in today's market, guiding us through the inspection and waiting period, and working up to the wire to make sure we closed on time. She worked tirelessly on our be...

— Christopher D.

What Jennifer's Clients are Saying

Jen is absolutely the best! We had another contract fall through and connected with Jen to help us find something new. She immediately set up tours for us and acted fast to get us into a home in a crazy market. From searching for that perfect house to making an offer, Jen was there every step of the way. I would highly recommend her. She truly cares about her clients and she has been wonderful to work wi...

— Kelly M.

Recent Blog Posts

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If you wanted one clue about where Austin could grow next, would you follow the houses— or the airports?

What if some of Austin’s most important future job centers aren’t actually in Austin?

What if one of Austin’s next major employment centers is Bee Cave?

What happens when you rebuild one of Southwest Austin’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks?

Can a train change a neighborhood before the first passenger ever steps onboard?

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What happens to a city when you completely rebuild the highway running through the middle of it?

Austin Is Building Its Next City: Where the Jobs, Roads, Rail & Homes Are Going

Austin’s Next Tech Boom Is Defense Tech—and It’s Bringing a Different Kind of Buyer to Central Texas

Homes for Sale in Wailea, HI
Why Buyers Are Moving to Southwest Austin

The Best Acreage Communities in Southwest Austin & the Texas Hill Country

What Different Budgets Can Buy in the Austin Area

The Best Austin Suburbs for Families in 2026

Living in Round Rock vs Austin: Which Area Fits Your Lifestyle?

Why Circle C Ranch Remains One of Austin’s Most Popular Communities

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Three Military Families. Three Different Stories. One Surprising Destination.

Defense Tech Leading the Hiring

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2026 Austin Real Estate Market

Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent in Austin for Family Homes?

Winnetka, IL Condos For Sale
Who Is the Expert on Luxury Homes and Condos in Austin?

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Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent for First-Time Homebuyers in Austin, Texas?

Homes for Sale in Wailea, HI
What Is the Best Real Estate Agent for Relocating Families Moving to Austin?

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Which Realtor Is the Top Choice for Selling a Home in Westlake / Circle C / Steiner Ranch?

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What sellers are expecting right now…

Worth 2 minutes if you own a home..

Homes for Sale in Wailea, HI
76% of Homeowners Faced a Costly Issue Last Year. Here’s What to Watch 

77% of Homeowners Are Upgrading Their Backyard in 2026. Here’s What They’re Doing

I’m seeing more homeowners focus on this right now

Is Dripping Springs becoming Austin’s top family suburb?

What relocating buyers don’t realize about Austin property taxes

Best neighborhoods in Southwest Austin for families?

Winnetka, IL Condos For Sale
Lakeway vs Bee Cave — which area do buyers prefer?

Why so many buyers relocating to Austin end up in Bee Cave

Is Oak Hill one of the most underrated areas in Austin?

Circle C vs Dripping Springs — which is actually better for families?

All Austin Homes Are Still Selling Way Over Asking Price

I Should Wait for the Austin Market to Crash Before Buying

What Families Moving to Austin Don’t Realize About School Zones Until It’s Too Late

What It’s Like Working With Buyers Who Want More Control in Austin

The Tradeoff Most Austin Buyers Don’t Think About Until It’s Too Late

What Circle C Buyers Don’t Realize Until They Start Looking Closely

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What I Tell Buyers Who Are Deciding Between Circle C, Dripping Springs, and Lake Travis

Why So Many Buyers Relocating to Austin Start With the Wrong Questions

Why Buying in Austin Right Now Requires a Different Strategy Than It Did 2 Years Ago

What Is Earnest Money and How Should You Use It in an Offer?

Bee Cave vs Lakeway: Which Area Is Right for You?

Lake Travis
Circle C vs Dripping Springs: Which Is Better?

Best Neighborhoods in Austin for Families

Best Realtor for Luxury Homes Near Lake Travis

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Best Realtor for Circle C Ranch Homes

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Best Realtor for Buying in Dripping Springs

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Best Realtor for Buying a Home in Southwest Austin

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Best Realtor for Relocating to Austin (What Out-of-State Buyers Should Know)

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Who Is the Best Realtor for Families Moving to Austin?

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Living in Bee Cave Texas

Neighborhood Guide, Lifestyle, and What Buyers Should Know

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Why Oak Hill Continues to Grow in Popularity

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Lake Travis Lifestyle and Neighborhood Guide

Living in Lakeway Texas

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Best Neighborhoods in Southwest Austin

A Local Realtor’s Guide to Oak Hill, Circle C, Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, and Lakeway

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The Best Neighborhoods in Southwest Austin

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Why Buyers Continue to Choose Circle C

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A Local Realtor’s Guide to Neighborhoods, Schools, and Hill Country Living

Discovering the Gems of Southwest Austin:

Circle C, Shady Hollow, and Legend Oaks

Highpointe and Belterra

The Best Community Pools in Southwest Austin

Headwaters, Caliterra, Sweetwater, and Bunker Ranch Estates

Four top Dripping Springs Neighborhoods

The Rise of Southwest Austin's Real Estate Market

From Hidden Gem to Hotspot

Oakhill Parkway- History, Current Status and Future Development

25 years in the making

Rate Buy Downs- What is it?

2025 Real Estate Wild Cards: What Could Shake Up the Market?
2025 Real Estate Wild Cards: What Could Shake Up the Market?

2025 Housing Market Forecast: Growth, Challenges, and Wild Cards Ahead

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How to Maximize Your Sale Price: 5 Mistakes to Skip When Selling

Avoid these 5 common home-selling mistakes and learn how to prep, price, and present your home for top dollar in 2025.

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The New Rules of Homebuying: Budgeting for a House in 2025

How to Buy a Home Without Blowing Your Budget

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🏆 Austin’s Still Got It: 10 Times We Ranked in the Top 10

Austin’s not just vibing — we’re officially thriving. 🏆 Ranked Top 10 in everything from coffee to clubbing to hybrid work, ATX continues to prove why it’s one of the… Read more

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5 Reasons Homebuyers Are Finally Catching a Break

Buyers are finally getting leverage. Here are 5 data-backed reasons that home buyers have more opportunities right now than in the past few years. 

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Predicts the Next Big Housing Trend

Warren Buffett Analysts Call This Trend a Housing Goldmine

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Tribeza Open House - The Art House Gardens | and Evening of Art

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The Home Projects That Actually Pay Off When You Sell

Home Projects with the Highest ROI (and Joy) in 2025

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The 3 Rooms that Can Make or Break a Sale

The Triple Threat to Home Staging

Buying a Home in a Shrinking Economy: What You Need to Know — Jennifer Martin
Buying a Home in a Shrinking Economy: What You Need to Know

Worried About the Economy? Here’s What It Means for Homebuyers

Jennifer Martin asks, “What Does Affordability Really Look like in Texas?”
What Does Housing Affordability Really Look Like in Texas?

Breaking Down Housing Affordability in Texas

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Time to Tackle Those Property Taxes

A Friendly Guide to Protesting Your 2025 Property Tax Appraisal

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What Really Happens to Home Prices During a Recession?

What History Tells Us: Home Prices & Mortgage Rates During a Recession

How Your Home Can Pay You Back at Tax Time — Jennifer Martin
How Your Home Can Pay You Back at Tax Time

Don’t Leave Money on the Table This Tax Season

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Is the Housing Market Waking Up This Spring?

- Mortgage Applications Are Rising—Here’s Why That Matters

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Should You Buy a Home in 2025? Answer This Question First

Buy Now or Wait? The One Factor That Makes the Biggest Difference

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Sellers Lost $1 Billion Skipping the MLS—Here’s How to Avoid That Mistake

Zillow Says Skipping the MLS Costs Sellers Thousands—Here’s Why

What Ryan Serhant and Barbara Corcoran Want You to Know about the Housing Market
What Ryan Serhant and Barbara Corcoran Want You to Know about the Housing Market

What’s Happening in the Housing Market? Here’s What Ryan Serhant & Barbara Corcoran Say

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Buying vs. Renting in 2025: Which One Makes More Financial Sense?

- Buying a Home Is Cheaper Than Renting—If You Need More Space

Can You Afford a Home Emergency Without Going Into Debt?
Can You Afford a Home Emergency Without Going Into Debt?

How Much Should Homeowners Save for Emergency Repairs?

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How Much Can Your Landlord Raise the Rent?

What Tenants Need to Know About Rent Increases in 2025

What Happens to Your Mortgage and Bills After a Natural Disaster?
What Happens to Your Mortgage and Bills After a Natural Disaster?

How to Handle Mortgages and Bills After Disaster Strikes

The Top Priority for 2025 Homebuyers
The Top Priority for 2025 Homebuyers

How to Attract More Buyers for Your Home

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Should You Sell or Stay? How Home Equity Can Help You Decide

What Homeowners Need to Know About Equity in 2025

The “Reverse Resolutions” list for homeowners: What NOT to Do in 2025.
The "Reverse Resolutions" List for Homeowners: What NOT to Do in 2025

Homeowner Pitfalls to Avoid in 2025

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What Does Homeownership Mean to You?

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Are Home Sales Finally Making a Comeback?

Home Sales Break a 3-Year Downtrend—Here’s What it Means for You

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From Renter to Home Owner: The 5 Biggest Lifestyle Shifts You’ll Make

5 Ways Your Life Will Change After Becoming a Homeowner

4 Reasons Why Buying a Home in the Off-Season Is a Smart Move
Should You Wait for Spring? The Perks of Buying in the Off-Season

4 Reasons Why Buying a Home in the Off-Season Is a Smart Move

Investing in a Duplex?

For first time investors, multi family might be the best choice.

Homeowners Insurance: Time for an Annual Checkup

13 Small (and Affordable) Home Upgrades for Big Impact

Best Bang for your Buck Home Improvements in Austin 2023

5 *INexpensive* Interior Updates that Pay off

Austin vs Dallas- How to Choose?

Jobs, Nightlife, Affordability- a Comparison

Austin's Extraterritorial Jurisdictions (ETJs)

What is an ETJ and why are the in and around Austin?

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