Carissa Blazek Washbourne, Broker and Owner of Own Texas Property, is a proud native Austinite who has been exceeding client expectations in real estate since 2005. With a strong foundation in both new home construction and resale properties, Carissa began her career as a top-producing agent for D.R. Horton and continues to be a leading force in new home sales throughout Austin and the surrounding areas.
Specializing in residential real estate, Carissa brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in a wide range of transactions—from helping first-time homebuyers and investors to facilitating 1031 exchanges and raw land acquisitions. She serves Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, and other surrounding areas with a deep understanding of the local market and a personal commitment to her clients' success.
Carissa is known for her responsiveness, professionalism, and dedication. She takes pride in being attentive, authentic, and proactive—always going the extra mile to help her clients reach their real estate goals.
01 Sep 2021
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels...
01 Aug 2021
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing...
01 Jul 2021
If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1...
01 Jun 2021
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing...
03 May 2021
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A...
01 Apr 2021
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This...
01 Mar 2021
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to...
01 Feb 2021
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during...
01 Jan 2021
The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales...
01 Dec 2020
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways...
Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 2,104 sqft
As an experienced real estate agent with a wealth of marketing expertise, I am excited to present to you this stunning home in the desirable Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Located at 3753 Rams Horn Way,...
Sold | 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,754 sqft
Welcome home to 2633 Shumard Bluff, located in the desirable neighborhood of The Bluffs at Crystal Falls! This four-bedroom, three-bathroom gem was designed to provide comfort and peacefulness in every room. Step inside and...
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
Welcome to 6801 Caterina Cove, a beautiful traditional home located in the Siena neighborhood! This 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom, 1,791 sq. ft home offers plenty for potential homeowners to be excited about. 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...