July 2026

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

  Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. It's real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren't just saying homeownership is a smart move, they're feeling better about it than they have in years. Let's dig into why. Full article...

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

  Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you're buying or selling, here's something reassuring to hold onto. Not only does your move change your own life, but it also gives your whole community a...

Austin home sales recovery continues in June

Here are the June/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX:  Looking at June’s home sales numbers, I have to go back to June/2021 (5 years ago) to find ANY month with 7 out of the 8 categories in green!  I hope these numbers confirm for you that regardless of what you may read in the press about the real estate market in general, the Austin market is steadily...

758-lot project tests Florence infrastructure plans

  One housing development just outside Florence in northwestern Williamson County could more than triple the small town’s housing stock and rapidly boost its population, raising concerns among residents and officials about whether it can handle the influx. Florence, between Georgetown and Killeen, now has 338 households and a population of 1,060. Full article here: 758-lot project tests Florence...

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

  You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what's causing all of that variation? Full article here: The 1...

Chip industry supplier plans 287 jobs

  A cleaning service firm for the semiconductor industry is expanding its Austin operations and plans to create hundreds of new jobs with the help of a state grant. Quantum Global Technologies LLC received a roughly $3.1 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to support expansion of the company’s Austin facility, which includes the creation of at least 287 new jobs in the...

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around

.  When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions: Do you try again? Is that even worth it? Full article here: Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around (512) 853-0110...

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

  You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn't 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be.  Full article here: The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If...

Down Payment Assistance Isn’t a Last Resort—It’s a Smart Financial Strategy

Are we doing everything we can to help qualified buyers get into homes? The answer, if we are being honest, is no. Nearly 21% of home buyers wished they had known about down payment programs.  Full article here: Down Payment Assistance Isn’t a Last Resort—It’s a Smart Financial Strategy (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above,...

Gains for Household Real Estate Assets

  The market value of households’ real estate assets rose to a new high in the first quarter reaching $48.7 trillion, according to the most recent release of U.S. Federal Reserve Z.1 Financial Accounts. This level is 1.7% higher than in the fourth quarter and is 2.6% higher than a year ago. Full article here: Gains for Household Real Estate Assets (512) 853-0110...

Compare listings

Compare