Government regulations now account for more than a quarter of the average sales price of a newly built single-family home in the U.S., according to a recent study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB estimates that regulations imposed at the federal, state, and local levels now add $131,734 to the cost of an average new single-family home—equal to 26.4% of the home’s final...
If you grew up making mixtapes, renting movies at Blockbuster, and watching MTV back when they still played music, that generation is now one of the most influential forces in today’s housing market. According to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, buyers ages 46 to 60 (or Gen X) made up 25% of recent home buyers and 23% of home sellers. That’s not a footnote; that’s a...
See how every state compares for your income — find out where you'd pay the least (and the most) in taxes. Even though we frequently hear complaints about Texas property taxes, the overall tax burden is #7 lowest in the U.S. and explains why more and more people and businesses are moving to Texas. Full article here: Which U.S. state has the lowest overall tax burden? (512) 853-0110...
Here are the July/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: July’s 6 green categories was the 3rd month-in-a-row where we had 5+ green categories which reflects the slow but steadily improving market for single family homes in our Austin metro. As always, the numbers in my graphic above are from the perspective of a home seller. Buyers and sellers have opposing needs and desires so...
After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you. Full article here: Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing. (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If...
The race to become America's next economic heavyweight may already have a frontrunner. The latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) migration data show billions of dollars in taxpayer wealth flowing into Texas, while Census figures show the state's largest metropolitan areas continue to outpace much of the country in population growth, strengthening a decades-long shift in America's economic center of...
The Austin metro has more ranches for sale than any other metro area in the country underscoring the region’s growing role in a luxury real estate market fueled by lifestyle buyers as much as traditional ranchers. The Austin area had 727 active ranch listings in June, the highest total among U.S. metro areas. The median asking price was $1.4 million, down 6.7% from a year earlier. Four of the five...
With the landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act now law, local governments may finally rein in the red tape that is choking off the construction of new homes. The new law includes a $200 million "innovation fund," which would be a competitive grant program for local governments that can show they've taken steps to reform permitting, zoning, and other programs. Full article here: Why Red Tape...
Looking up at night, the moon feels a little closer than it used to — at least to those in Texas’ booming aerospace sector. When Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace Inc. successfully landed there last year — the first commercial company to do so — the moment highlighted an Austin-area aerospace and defense ecosystem that has seen nearly fourfold growth in the past five years. That’s got...
Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering a different type of home. Condos and townhomes can be a great way to buy without stretching every last dollar. Full article here: Priced Out? A Condo or...
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