Why affluent Austin families are taking a new approach to their households

Austin is growing fast. Westlake, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Bee Cave, Steiner Ranch, and Georgetown are filled with families balancing demanding careers, busy households, and active social lives. These aren’t households looking for a simple cleaning service or a part-time handyman. They need something more.

The Old Model: Piecemeal Help

For decades, household support followed the same pattern:

• A cleaner once a week.

• A landscaper every other week.

• A handyman when something breaks.

• Contractors on call for remodels or repairs.

This model worked — until family schedules got more complex, homes grew larger, and the demands of dual-career households accelerated. Today, this patchwork approach feels reactive and unreliable.

The New Approach: One Point of Contact

Affluent Austin families are rethinking household help. Instead of juggling multiple vendors and trying to coordinate it all themselves, they’re choosing a model that looks more like executive support:

• Centralized oversight: One trusted household manager coordinates everything.

• Proactive management: Issues are anticipated and solved before they become disruptions.

• Trusted network: Only vetted, insured providers step foot in the home.

• Lifestyle alignment: Household support is designed to match family rhythms, travel, and long-term goals.

Why It Matters

High-earning families don’t just need things done — they need peace of mind that their home is cared for with the same precision they bring to their careers. Delegating household management creates:

• More time together as a family.

• More focus for demanding careers.

• A home that feels like a sanctuary, not another project to manage.

The Stardust Difference

At Stardust, we’ve built a model designed for Austin families who expect more from household help. Our services cover:

• Home Admin: Daily rhythms like laundry, pantry resets, and meal prep.

• Chief of Staff: Project management and vendor oversight for remodels and repairs.

• While You’re Away: Complete estate care while you travel.

The result: a household that runs with clarity, consistency, and discretion — freeing you to focus on what matters most.

Final Word

Affluent Austin families are taking a new approach to household help because the old way doesn’t work anymore. A modern household requires modern management — proactive, trustworthy, and seamless. That’s what we deliver.