
While the Texas weather remains warm through most of the fall season, cold weather is just around the corner, and our real estate agents will be spending the next few weekends preparing our homes for the season to come. Fall is the best time to pursue energy-efficient upgrades, so you can keep your home warm and toasty without spiking your utility bills this winter. You don't need to do any major renovations -- there are many simple things that make a huge difference. Here are some best practices:

Fall evokes images of pumpkin patches, harvests, scarecrows and the golden hues of fallen leaves. If you happen to be in Central Texas during fall, you're sure to encounter some jokes about the weather, as well as develop an uncanny ability to dress for unexpected climate changes – or frustration as a result. Texas also offers the added benefit of a full calendar of activities during fall and winter months throughout the state. Among one of our agents' favorite fall activities is to visit farms and farmers markets in the area. Texas leads the nation in the number of farms and ranches, resulting in an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products. Spend a pleasant fall day visiting one of these great Central Texas farms and markets where our real estate agents do their local produce shopping.