June 2026

  Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Home prices are still high in many markets, and even though things have improved a bit over the past year, making the numbers work can still feel like a stretch. Full article here: Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About...

  A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down." While waiting sounds like a good plan, there's something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t expected to change much, so if that’s the #1 reason you’re waiting, it may not pay off. And there may be other things you miss out on in the...

Here are the May/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: We haven’t had 5 green categories in May since May/2021 (5 years!) when we had seven of them.  Even then, that was right in the middle of the Covid-19 effect on our real estate market that broke all kinds of sales records in our Austin single-family home market.  Through May, we have averaged 3 green categories YTD so our market...

Texas’ population grew more than most other states in 2025 as growth has generally slowed across the United States. A report by the credit rating agency Fitch Ratings measured population growth from June 2024 to June 2025 and showed a significant slowdown across the country. However, there is good news for Texas. Full article here: Growth slow in U.S. — but not in Texas  (512) 853-0110...

  If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of this year. Full article here: The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026 (512)...

  Each year, the Census Bureau releases local demographic stats on population, diversity, income and more. We've compiled that data so you can explore how your neighborhood has changed over the last 15 years. Full article here: Map: How your Austin neighborhood has changed by race, age and population since 2010 (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the...

  You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usually fix the thing that made you want to move in the first place. Full article here: The Real Reason...

  Home improvement projects are supposed to make life better, but not every renovation delivers the dream homeowners imagine. Some upgrades end up costing far more than expected, while others become maintenance headaches, design regrets, or trendy choices that age poorly.  Full article here: These Are the Home Improvement Projects People End Up Regretting (512) 853-0110...

  You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight. But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a smart play in today’s market – and the upside can be bigger than you'd think.  Full article here:...

  The next great Texas boomtown may be closer than you think. Jarrell, a small Williamson County city about 45 miles north of Austin, has landed near the top of a new national ranking tracking the fastest-growing communities in the United States. A new report by apartment search website RentCafe ranked Jarrell’s 76537 ZIP code as the fourth hottest “up-and-coming community” in the country for...