October 2026

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In? 

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell. Full article here: There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?  (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are...

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

  You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you. With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually a common myth. But the Fed’s decisions can still have an impact on them. Full article here: Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control...

Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

  Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly, the main reason isn’t a flood of new listings. It’s because homes aren’t selling as quickly. Full article here: Why There are More...

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

  Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year. Buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climb – and you need the right strategy to get attention in this type of market. The good news? There’s a lot you can control. Full article here: Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things...

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

  Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will. A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are actually rooting for a crash, just so homeownership feels within reach. So, what do the forecasts actually say? Full article here: Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In. (512) 853-0110...

September Austin home sale prices increase

Here are the September/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: Three out of the last 4 months registered home price increases, including last month, so there is positive movement for home sellers.  Considering that September is historically a down month due to the end of summer and school/college starting back up, this is especially good news.   September also marks...

Austin hub targets quantum economy

  Cimaglia recently announced plans to build a quantum computing campus in Southeast Austin not far from Tesla Inc.’s sprawling Gigafactory Texas campus. The goal is to bring infrastructure to the budding technology industry in Texas so quantum computing companies can thrive. The proposed campus, called Occam Foundry, would give quantum startups access to shared labs, manufacturing facilities and...

Gov. Abbott announces $138B transportation investment

  Many of the projects in the 2027 UTP are segments identified on Texas’ 100 Most Congested Roadways list. The program also includes public transportation, maritime, aviation, freight, international trade and bicycle and pedestrian investments. Full article here: Gov. Abbott announces $138B transportation investment (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open...

Study eyes elevated passenger rail 

A newly released study concludes that it is possible, from an engineering perspective, to build a new passenger rail line linking San Antonio and Austin, running not along Interstate 35 but the Texas 130 toll road and a stretch of Interstate 10.  If trains capable of a maximum speed of 125 mph were run on the line, they could zoom between the two cities in travel times ranging from 55 minutes to an hour...

Swedish reactor developer opens a new office in Austin

  Austin’s nuclear industry is growing again as an energy developer moves into an office near Auditorium Shores. Blykalla, a maker of small modular nuclear reactors, is actively hiring for its new U.S. technical center at 801 Barton Springs Road, across the street from the Palmer Events Center. “We see a bright future for Blykalla in the United States, driven by significant demand for advanced...

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