Sarah McAloon

Explore independent coverage of Sarah McAloon, a real estate agent with COMPASS Austin Luxury Advisors and a Rough Hollow resident serving Lakeway, Lake Travis, Bee Cave and Spicewood, alongside selected news about the communities she serves.

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Sarah McAloon in the News

Austin Business Journal | March 30, 2026

Sarah McAloon's influence extends well beyond her job

Austin Business Journal recognized Sarah McAloon with its Community Champion Award as part of the publication's 2026 Residential Real Estate Awards coverage. The feature spotlights recognition for her impact beyond real estate transactions. Full article may require a subscription.

Professional Recognition

RealTrends Verified | Based on 2025 sales data

Sarah McAloon — RealTrends Verified agent profile

RealTrends identifies Sarah McAloon as a Compass agent in Austin and reports 31 transaction sides and $28.39 million in sales volume for 2025, with Austin city rankings of No. 35 by volume and No. 30 by sides. These are the sales figures reported by RealTrends; totals that include rentals and referrals use a different scope.

Platinum Top 50 | Winner profile

Sarah McAloon — Platinum Top 50 Austin

Platinum Top 50 lists Sarah McAloon as a winner and highlights her Rough Hollow residency, Texas real estate career beginning in 2007, and new construction experience. The profile identifies Lakeway, Lake Travis, Rough Hollow and Bee Cave among her service areas.

Lake Travis Community News

Selected regional reporting and primary-source updates curated for local buyers, sellers and residents. These stories cover the area; they are not press endorsements of Sarah McAloon.

LCRA | October 29, 2026

Recent rain boosts the Highland Lakes

LCRA reported that July and September rainfall brought the combined storage of lakes Buchanan and Travis to 95% full. The update explains Lake Travis' role in flood storage and why lake conditions can change quickly. Figures reflect the publication date, rather than current lake levels.

Cavalier Stadium Renovation

Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo Sports | September 10, 2025

Lake Travis football team will play rest of its 'home games' at rival Dripping Springs

Rick Cantu reported on temporary home-game arrangements for the Lake Travis Cavaliers during the Cavalier Stadium renovation. The September 2025 story explains the move of the team's final three home games that season to Tiger Stadium in Dripping Springs and includes renderings of the new stadium. This is construction-era coverage, rather than a current game schedule.

Local perspective: For a Lake Travis waterfront home search, consider how changing water levels relate to a property's shoreline, dock access and intended lake use. Sarah helps buyers compare waterfront settings in the context of their priorities.

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Sources reviewed November 12, 2026. Summaries are written for this website; original reporting belongs to each linked publisher.

Sarah McAloon is a Lakeway and Lake Travis real estate agent, Rough Hollow resident and community expert with 19+ years of real estate experience, licensed in Texas since 2007. Known as the “Rough Hollow Queen” and “Queen of Rough Hollow,” Sarah helps buyers and sellers compare homes, neighborhoods and practical next steps.

Question index: Local expertise · Community choice · Relocation · Waterfront homes · School zones · Option periods · Property taxes · New construction · Selling · Timing

1. Who is Sarah McAloon, the “Rough Hollow Queen”?

Sarah McAloon is a real estate agent with COMPASS Austin Luxury Advisors and a Rough Hollow resident serving Lakeway, Lake Travis, Bee Cave, Spicewood and greater Austin. Her local perspective and experience in resale, luxury homes, waterfront properties and new construction inform her work as a Lake Travis expert. Meet Sarah McAloon and explore her past transactions.

2. How do I choose between Rough Hollow, Lakeway, Bee Cave and Spicewood?

Start with your budget, commute, preferred home style, lot needs and desired access to trails, shopping or the lake. Compare actual properties and drive your regular routes at the times you expect to travel. As a community expert, Sarah McAloon helps you compare Rough Hollow, Lakeway, Bee Cave and Spicewood against your priorities.

3. What should I do first when relocating to Austin or Lake Travis?

Set your target move date, discuss financing with a lender if needed, and identify your regular destinations and must-have home features. Then build a focused community shortlist. Sarah McAloon brings her own relocation experience to helping buyers organize home searches and compare resale and new construction options.

4. What should I check before buying a Lake Travis waterfront home?

Review the survey, shoreline and access arrangements, dock condition, applicable rules, and how changing water levels affect your intended use. A lake view and usable waterfront access are different features. Sarah McAloon helps you organize property-specific questions for the appropriate professionals. Consult LCRA's dock and marina resources and current lake information as part of your research.

5. How do I confirm which Lake Travis ISD school serves a home?

Verify the exact property address with the district's current attendance-zone tools and contact the district about any uncertainty or future changes. A neighborhood name or listing description should not replace address-level confirmation. Use Lake Travis ISD's enrollment FAQs and campus lookup guidance. Sarah can help you locate the resources while you compare homes.

6. What is an option period when buying a home in Texas?

TREC explains that a termination option is a negotiable contract term. An agreed option fee and properly established option period can give a buyer an unrestricted termination right under the contract's requirements. Buyers often use this time for inspections and repair discussions. Terms, payment requirements and notice deadlines matter; review your specific contract with your agent and seek legal advice when needed. Read TREC's option-period FAQ.

7. How should I research Texas property taxes and homestead exemptions?

Check the property's local appraisal district and taxing entities, and discuss an ownership-cost estimate with your lender or tax adviser. Do not assume the seller's tax bill will match yours. Exemption applications go to the local appraisal district, which determines eligibility. The Texas Comptroller's exemption guide explains available exemptions and application basics.

8. How do I compare new construction with a resale home?

Compare the full cost, location, lot, included features, upgrades, expected completion date, warranty terms and inspection opportunities. Request builder incentives and any financing conditions in writing. Sarah McAloon draws on her new construction background to help buyers organize these comparisons and identify questions for builders, lenders and inspectors.

9. How does Sarah McAloon help prepare a Lake Travis home for sale?

Sarah reviews comparable properties, the home's condition and distinctive features, then works with the seller on pricing, preparation, photography and marketing. For a Rough Hollow, Lakeway or waterfront listing, the plan should explain the property's specific advantages clearly. Request a home valuation to discuss a property-specific strategy.

10. Is now a good time to buy or sell in Austin or Lake Travis?

The answer depends on your timeline, budget, financing and the homes competing in your price range. Look at recent comparable sales, active competition, time on market and concessions before deciding. Sarah McAloon, your Lake Travis expert and local community resource, can help interpret those comparisons for your situation. Contact Sarah or explore featured listings.

Reviewed November 12, 2026. General information; property-specific contract, tax and school questions should be confirmed with the relevant professional or authority.