October 2025

Here are the September/2025 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: Home sales in September were, by far, our best increase over the same month of a previous year since they shot up by 42% from May/2020 to May/2021 due to the Covid effect.  That is 4.5 years ago!  We still have a preponderance of reds in our above categories but, with Pendings only dropping by 3% I believe we are still...

  In a housing market where rising costs have driven the median age of homebuyers to 56 years old, many younger Americans are turning to a new strategy to buy their dream homes: partnering up, platonically, with friends. This tactic, known as “co-buying,” is becoming increasingly popular, with one study saying nearly 15% of Americans have purchased a home with someone who is not a romantic partner...

  Central Texas drivers know one thing for sure: The roads are always under construction. From new lanes and flyovers to massive rebuilds, crews from the Texas Department of Transportation, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and other agencies are constantly working to upgrade Austin-area highways. The goal is usually the same: to add capacity and improve safety as the region keeps...

  If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power they’ve been waiting for—a rare...

  There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state? The 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country.  Full article here: Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today (512) 853-0110...

  If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while, you may be able to do the same. No mortgage. No monthly housing payments. Full article here: Downsizing Without...

  For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for a better time to jump back in, affordability may finally be showing signs of improvement this...

  Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home. Because here’s the reality. Your house is likely the biggest financial asset you have. And if you’ve lived in it for a few years or more, chances are it’s been quietly building wealth for you in the background – even if you...

Waiting for interest rates to drop when looking for a home  A while back, I penned a piece here on this particular site telling a story about a longtime friend who was preapproved for a mortgage before rates started to jump but she waited too long and the rates had moved to a point where she could no longer qualify. Fortunately, she had the assets to be able to put more down therefore borrowing less....

  The latest housing data caps a lackluster summer, with home sales largely stalled as buyers appear to hold back for the right opportunity. But recent reports suggest the fall season could breathe new life into the housing market. Full article here: Could a Real Estate Sales Shift Be Ahead This Fall? (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article...