Live La Vida Local - Austin

Austin’s hotel scene is unmatched when it comes to impeccable design and distinct personality. Whether you’re planning a staycation or welcoming out-of-town guests, here are the most stylish spots in town to check into.

The Most Stylish Hotels in Austin Check out our top choices for the best hotels in Austin. These chic and comfortable stops are perfect for travelers and Austinites alike.

🎨 Color plays a major role in how buyers experience a home, and the latest feature from Sotheby's International Realty’s “Color Chart” series highlights lilac as a rising tone in luxury interiors. This soft, sophisticated shade is being used to create calm, elegant spaces that feel both modern and timeless. Intentional design and subtle color choices can significantly influence perception, emotion, and overall buyer connection in a listing.

Read the full article here: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/extraordinary-living-blog/color-chart-the-joys-of-lilac-in-the-home/

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

📊 The Ones in the Know.
Austin's spring market is giving buyers more breathing room — 13,428 active listings and 102 total days to close reflect a more measured pace than we've seen in recent years. Notably, the luxury segment is actually closing faster than the overall market, and Dripping Springs logged the quickest turnaround in the entire Austin area at just 84 total days.

The Arrow Hill Estate | Iconic Luxury Compound in Purchase

Symbolically built for the founding family of Purchase, the iconic "Arrow Hill" estate is a 41+ acre masterfully renovated compound positioned within easy reach of Manhattan. The 14,000+ square foot main house is complemented by two guest residences, a multi-purpose hangar, and a pool house. The grounds feature exquisite gardens, cascading waterfalls, a resort-sized pool, a tennis court, an indoor sports court, and a gym, offering an unparalleled blend of history, luxury, and privacy.

2525 Purchase Street, Purchase, New York, 10577
Available for $30,000,000
See more here 🔗 https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-732-myl5ff/2525-purchase-street-purchase-ny-10577

Listed by Louis Katsoris with Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty

2525 Purchase Street Purchase, New York, United States – Luxury Home For Sale View this luxury home located at 2525 Purchase Street Purchase, New York, United States. Sotheby's International Realty gives you detailed information on real estate listings in Purchase, New York, United States.

Luxury kitchen design is shifting, with high-end homes moving away from traditional fully fitted layouts toward more flexible, furniture-like spaces. As highlighted in Sotheby’s “Extraordinary Living” series, today’s kitchens are being designed to feel more curated and lifestyle-focused, blending function with elevated design. This trend speaks directly to how buyers now evaluate space, flow, and overall home value—especially in the luxury market where kitchens remain a central selling feature.

🔗 https://www.sothebysrealty.com/extraordinary-living-blog/its-time-to-set-your-fitted-kitchen-free/

Austin’s downtown landscape is officially changing on June 6. Find out how this $91.5 million project is transforming 13 acres of our city into a brand-new destination for nature lovers and explorers alike.

Read more about the grand opening here:

$91.5M park project 'The Confluence' to open soon in downtown Austin Austinites will soon be able to fully engage with the results of a major 13-acre park project downtown. Waterloo Greenway Conservancy will celebrate the unveiling of The Confluence, the second phase in a series of projects within Waterloo Greenway, in a public grand opening on June 6. Guests will go...

A rare piece of Park Avenue history has arrived on the market. Once the residence of the late Maurice Tempelsman, this penthouse is a masterclass in quiet prestige and absolute privacy.

Between the wrap-around garden terraces and the elegantly appointed interiors, it offers a level of tranquility that is nearly impossible to find in the heart of the city.

This Mother’s Day, we’re reminded that the spaces we cherish most aren’t just defined by walls or design, but by the love that fills them. Here’s to celebrating the women who shape our lives with strength, grace, and a foundation that holds it all together.

Happy Mother's Day!