What does real estate in Central Texas actually look like from the agents working in it every single day?

For Season 1, Episode 14 of The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick are joined by fellow Central Texas REALTORS® Carlee Lopez and Aundrea Dudik for an agent roundtable—and this one is less presentation and more real conversation.

We’re talking about the market, our businesses, our clients, and what we’re seeing on the ground across Central Texas. What’s working right now? What’s frustrating? Where are agents finding wins? What are buyers and sellers struggling with? And how do you continue building a real estate business when the market—and the industry itself—keeps changing?

Carlee and Aundrea are also part of our collaborative group at eXp Realty, so we get into their experiences since making the transition to eXp: what changed, what surprised them, the importance of collaboration, and what being surrounded by other agents who are willing to share ideas and resources can look like in practice.

But this isn’t an eXp commercial.

It’s four Central Texas real estate professionals sitting down and talking candidly about business, life, clients, challenges, wins, brokerage, collaboration and the reality of being a REALTOR® in today’s market.

Carlee brings a particularly local perspective to the conversation. She’s a Central Texas native who grew up in Copperas Cove, earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from UT Tyler and now calls Belton home. Her business focuses on buyers, sellers, relocation and new construction throughout Central Texas.

Aundrea is an Associate Broker and REALTOR® behind Living in Central Texas, specializing in buying, selling and relocation throughout the region. Her master’s-level background in clinical mental health brings an interesting perspective to the very human—and sometimes very emotional—side of real estate.

If you’re a buyer or seller wondering what agents are really seeing in Central Texas, or you’re an agent curious about how other professionals are navigating today’s market, pull up a chair. This is the kind of conversation that usually happens when agents get together after the meeting—and we’re letting you listen in.

In this episode: Central Texas market realities • what’s working and what isn’t • today’s buyers and sellers • agent frustrations and wins • life after transitioning to eXp • collaboration vs. competition • building a sustainable real estate career • and plenty of real-world real estate talk.

Connect with our guests

Carlee Lopez | REALTOR® — eXp Realty
📱 Call/Text: (254) 768-1222
📧 Email: carleesellsctx@gmail.com
🌐 CarleeLopez.com⁠
📸 Instagram: @carleesellsctx⁠

Aundrea Dudik | Associate Broker, REALTOR® — eXp Realty
📱 Call/Text: (254) 598-0010
📧 Email: Aundrea@livinginctx.com
🌐 LivingInCTX.com⁠
📸 Instagram: @aundreadudik_realtor⁠
📘 Facebook: Aundrea Dudik Realtor⁠

🎙️ The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast
Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick

Real estate. Real conversations. Central Texas.

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

Central Texas is growing fast—but some of the biggest changes happening around us have nothing to do with new subdivisions.

In this episode of The Next Move: A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick dig into the rapid growth of data centers, solar projects, solar farms, and wind turbine farms across Central Texas—and the complicated conversation surrounding them.

These projects can bring investment, infrastructure, tax revenue, jobs, and opportunities to communities. But they can also raise very real questions about land use, property values, resources, development, neighboring properties, and the long-term character of our communities.

Instead of treating these projects as simply “good” or “bad,” we look at both sides of the conversation and discuss what homeowners, buyers, sellers, landowners, and investors should be thinking about as Central Texas continues to change.

We talk about the differences between residential solar panels and large-scale solar farms, what data centers actually mean for the communities where they're built, the pros and cons of wind energy projects, and why buyers should pay attention to what's happening not only on the property they're purchasing—but on the land surrounding it.

If you're buying land, selling property, investing in Central Texas, or simply wondering what all of this development could mean for the place you call home, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss: data centers and their growing presence in Central Texas; solar panels vs. large-scale solar farms; wind and turbine farms; potential economic benefits and community concerns; land use and development; possible impacts on surrounding property; and why understanding what's planned around a property matters when making a real estate decision.

Central Texas is changing. The question isn't whether growth is coming—it's what that growth will look like and how it could affect your next move.

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

If you've been wondering whether now is the right time to sell your home, you're not alone.

In Part 2 of our two-part series, hosts Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick shift the conversation to the seller's side of today's real estate market. While many homeowners are hesitant because of interest rates and market headlines, there are still significant opportunities for sellers who understand today's market and have the right strategy.

Jennifer and Matt discuss why homes that are properly priced and well-prepared are continuing to attract buyers, how low inventory continues to benefit sellers in many markets, and why your home's equity may put you in a stronger position than you realize.

Whether you're thinking about upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or simply exploring your options, this episode will help you determine whether now is the right time to make your move.

In This Episode:

• Why inventory still favors many sellers
• The importance of pricing your home correctly
• How today's buyers are approaching the market
• Using your equity to achieve your next goals
• Preparing your home to stand out
• Why waiting isn't always the best strategy
• What sellers should consider before listing

Key Takeaway:

Every market creates opportunities. The key isn't trying to time the market perfectly—it's understanding your goals and developing the right strategy to move forward with confidence.

If you missed Part 1: Why It's a Good Time to Buy, be sure to go back and listen for the buyer's perspective. Together, these two episodes answer one of the biggest questions in real estate today:

Should I Buy or Sell Right Now?

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.