The Texas Department of Transportation broke ground on a major rebuild of two Loop 360 intersections just north of the Pennybacker Bridge in an effort to reduce traffic congestion along the corridor. Crews will remove the traffic light from Loop 360 — also known as Capital of Texas Highway — at Courtyard Drive and replace it with an underpass. They will also convert the Loop 360-RM 2222...

  The market saw a slight bump in pending sales last month, even as many buyers waited for more inventory to hit the market this spring. Pending home sales—a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings—rose 1.5% in March compared to February. Full article here: Contract Signings Inch Up, Pointing to Pent-Up Housing Demand (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you...

  Texas has been boosted since January by several notable announcements involving corporate relocations and expansions that represent thousands of jobs and billions of dollars. Here are five notable announcements from the first three months of the year. Full article here: Gone to Texas: 2026 sees firms relocating (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the...

Home is where the heart is…and often where it wants to stay. Three-quarters of older American adults hope to remain in their homes for as long as possible as they age, according to a recent survey by AARP. Living at home seems like an achievable goal—but it can become expensive when combined with aging-related challenges. Full article here: Aging In Place: The Financial Challenge of Growing Old...

Austin startups in defense technology, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence just recorded their strongest quarter of private fundraising in history, pulling in at least $4.2 billion in venture capital — with some tallies putting the total even higher. Opportunity Austin, the region’s independent economic organization, calculated the $4.2 billion figure, which surpassed the previous...

  According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph in article). Full article here: Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t. (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are...

  There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up again and again. Full article here: 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing...

  Potential sellers are heading into the 2026 spring market with high expectations and a relatively grounded view of what it takes to get there. According to the Realtor.com® 2026 Spring Seller Survey conducted by the Research and Insights team, 83% of those planning to sell in the next 12 months expect to receive their asking price or more, three-quarters believe now is a good time to sell, and most...

  Home buyers may want to take note: Mortgage rates are falling again, hitting the lowest level during a spring buying season in years and offering a potential fresh boost to affordability. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to a 6.23% average this week (4/24/26), Freddie Mac reports. Full article here: Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Spring Level in 3 Years (512) 853-0110...

  Housing construction activity strengthened in March, with a notable rebound in both single-family and multifamily starts, signaling improved builder activity despite ongoing headwinds from financing costs and affordability constraints. Overall housing starts increased 10.8 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units. Full article here: Home Building Shows Signs of...