Carissa Blazek Washbourne is the Broker and Owner of Own Texas Property and a proud native Austinite with more than 20 years of experience serving buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and families throughout Central Texas.
Since launching her real estate career in 2005, Carissa has built her business on integrity, exceptional service, and lasting client relationships. She combines extensive market knowledge with a hands-on, personalized approach, ensuring every client receives honest advice, responsive communication, and skilled representation from contract to closing.
Her experience spans nearly every facet of residential real estate, including first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, new construction, investment properties, 1031 exchanges, raw land, residential leasing, and complex negotiations. She also has extensive experience helping families through significant life transitions, including downsizing, moves to assisted living, inherited properties, estate sales, and probate-related real estate transactions. Working alongside trusted estate planning and probate professionals when needed, Carissa helps make what can often be an emotional and overwhelming process as smooth and manageable as possible.
As a lifelong resident of the Austin area, Carissa offers invaluable insight into the communities she serves, including Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, Liberty Hill, and the surrounding areas. Her clients appreciate her straightforward guidance, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to protecting their best interests.
Whether you're buying your first home, selling a longtime family property, building a real estate portfolio, or navigating a major life transition, Carissa is dedicated to providing knowledgeable guidance, compassionate service, and results you can trust.
The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel...
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Selling your home quickly and at the right price takes more than just listing it online. To draw in potential buyers and secure top offers, your home needs to stand out. That’s where home...
A recent survey found that more than half (52%) of American homeowners have a renovation project planned this year.1 If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be both exciting...
With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are...
Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to...
Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3...
The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined,...
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused...
When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high...
Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 2,104 sqft
“Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this beautiful 3 bedroom home, located in the desirable Eagle Ridge neighborhood. With an open floor plan, tile and wood flooring, and a large deck,...
Sold | 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,754 sqft
Come experience the best of Texas living in this gorgeous and spacious traditional home located in the sought after Bluffs at Crystal Falls with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, plus a study, 3 car...
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,068 sqft
Welcome to Cat Hollow Condominium – conveniently located near several hike/bike/dog walking trails, shopping, restaurants, a LA Fitness gym, post office and even medical/hospital facilities within 2 miles! Located at 16100 S. Great Oaks...
Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,791 sqft
This beautifully traditional 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the Siena neighborhood offers a great combination of modern amenities like granite countertops, a double vanity, and a separate garden tub and shower, as...
Sold | 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,659 sqft
Gorgeous Gehan Magnolia 2 story beauty showcases many details: 3 bed, plus study, 2.5 baths plus gameroom/flex space. Light & Bright open kitchen w/ large center island, treska solid white counters, subway tile back...
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,420 sqft
Adorable single-story D.R. Horton home in Cedar Grove offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This open plan is perfect for entertaining. The spacious kitchen features a center island/breakfast bar, granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless...
Sold | 4 BR | 4 BA | 3,100 sqft
Gorgeous “New” custom contemporary style two story beauty on nearly half an acre lot, showcases many details. Open kitchen w/large center island, waterfall edge, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double ovens with kitchen opening...