Wednesday, February 4, 2026 / by Tanya Kerr
*While I am a licensed Realtor®, I am not acting as your Realtor. Every real estate situation is unique, so please consult a professional who can provide advice tailored to your needs.*
If you are relocating to Texas, especially Central Texas, you have probably searched some version of:
Are there snakes everywhere in Texas
Do scorpions get inside houses
Are the bugs really that bad
And if you are coming from a place where even the ants are polite, looking at you, Minnesota, it is understandable that the idea of venomous wildlife feels intimidating.
This blog exists for one reason. To answer the question people are really asking:
What is it actually like living here?
The Biggest Myth About Texas Wildlife
Texas is not crawling with dangerous creatures everywhere, all the time.
Texas is massive. And your experience depends heavily on where you live, how your property is maintained, and what is happening around your home.
A well-established neighborhood with consistent ...
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 / by Tanya Kerr
*While I am a licensed Realtor®, I am not acting as your Realtor. Every real estate situation is unique, so please consult a professional who can provide advice tailored to your needs.*
It’s Not Just the Price Tag
If you are buying a home in Central Texas, chances are you have already looked at interest rates, run a mortgage calculator, and thought, “Okay, I can make that payment work.”
And then the taxes show up.
This is one of the biggest surprises for buyers, especially those relocating from out of state or buying their first home. The purchase price is only one part of the equation. Your monthly payment is driven by several moving pieces, and in Texas, property taxes deserve serious attention.
Let’s break down what actually goes into the cost of buying a home in Central Texas, using real price points we see every day.
Typical Price Points We See in Central Texas
While every situation is unique, here are common ranges we see across Williamson Count; ...
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Monday, February 2, 2026 / by Tanya Kerr
*While I am a licensed Realtor®, I am not acting as your Realtor. Every real estate situation is unique, so please consult a professional who can provide advice tailored to your needs.*
When military buyers search for a veteran real estate agent, they are not just looking for someone who understands contracts. They are looking for someone who understands PCS orders, compressed timelines, VA Loans, and the real risks that come with buying or selling while serving.
That is exactly why Steven Brandon is such a powerful advocate for our military and veteran clients at T. Kerr Property Group and the Russ Phillips Team.
Steven’s perspective is not theoretical. It was earned through twenty years of military service and seven PCS moves across multiple duty stations.
Steven Brandon’s PCS Experience: Seven Moves, Real Consequences
Over the course of his military career, Steven PCSed seven times, averaging less than three years at each location. Like many service members, h ...
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Monday, February 2, 2026 / by Tanya Kerr
*While I am a licensed Realtor®, I am not acting as your Realtor. Every real estate situation is unique, so please consult a professional who can provide advice tailored to your needs.*
What you may not know is included in your property taxes.
If you have been shopping for a home in Central Texas, you have probably noticed something confusing. Two homes with similar prices can have wildly different monthly payments. The difference often comes down to three letters buyers are rarely taught to fully understand: MUDs, PIDs, and special taxing districts.
These are not bad words. But they are powerful, and if you do not understand them before you buy, they can impact your budget, your resale value, and your long-term affordability.
Let’s break this down in plain English.
First, What Actually Makes Up a Property Tax Rate?
Your total property tax rate is made up of multiple taxing entities, which can include:
City
County
School district ...
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Friday, January 30, 2026 / by Tanya Kerr
*While I am a licensed Realtor®, I am not acting as your Realtor. Every real estate situation is unique, so please consult a professional who can provide advice tailored to your needs.*
Liberty Hill Texas is no longer a quiet pocket on the edge of the Hill Country. Over the last decade, residential development has surged, bringing new neighborhoods, new homeowners, and now a major wave of retail, dining, and infrastructure investment. Liberty Hill has quickly become one of the fastest growing communities in Williamson County, and that growth has shaped nearly every part of the city.
With growth, however, comes one of the most common and important questions people ask when researching Liberty Hill real estate.
Where does the water come from, and is the supply sustainable long term?
Let’s break it down clearly, factually, and without the fear based headlines.
Where Liberty Hill Gets Its Water
Liberty Hill relies on a combination of surface water and groundwater sources. ...
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