Vol. 1 · No. 05 · October 2026Field notes from the west side of AustinLake TravisHighway 71West Austin

The Westsider: field notes from the west side of Austin, by Diana Roberts

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Cover story · No. 05 · October 2026

The 70-page report. How to survive the inspection.

What Austin inspection reports really say, and how buyers, sellers and agents get through the repair negotiation.

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By Diana Roberts · Austin Real Estate Advisor · Compass

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What Highway 71’s Next Growth Wave Means for West Austin

Private golf, a wellness resort, a planned town and conservation land are all arriving along Highway 71. What is being built west of Austin, where things stand in October 2026, and what it means if you own or are buying on the west side.