There are hints at the seasonal indicators typically associated with March, which lead to increased market activity relative to prior months, and sets the stage for the peak summer season. These are what we call seasonality trends, patterns we see every year around the same time. They help explain how buyers and sellers usually behave as the year begins to pick up and offer useful insights for...

  Nearly a decade after being proposed, Leander’s Northline project to give the city a downtown area is gaining momentum. New financing to build a commercial office building was announced last week. In addition, there’s ongoing construction of retail and restaurant spaces, discussion with possible developers for a hotel and convention center, and designs underway for a senior living area. There also...

  January data suggests the market is beginning the year with renewed buyer activity, even as closings lagged year-ago levels. Closed sales were down 14.8% but pending sales rose 10.1% year over year to 2,349 transactions — up more than 23% from December — according to data from the area’s multiple listing service. The median home price was $400,495, down 2.3%, while active listings totaled 10,083,...

What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm. Full article here: The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now (512) 853-0110...

Thinking about remodeling? Before you swing a hammer or swipe that credit card, you may want to hear what the pros are saying right now about what truly pays off. From high-return exterior improvements to smart interior renovations, learn what buyers notice and what they may even pay more for—and where homeowners tend to overspend. Full article here: Home Upgrades That Can Pay Off at...

  Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking… expensive, especially considering you’re not building any equity. And once that happens, it’s easy to feel a little trapped in the cycle. Full...

  There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today: Trusting the Wrong Number. Full article here: The Price You Set Can Make (or...

The NAHB 2026 priced-out estimates show that the housing affordability challenge is widespread across the country. In 39 states and the District of Columbia, over 65% of households are priced out of the median-priced new home market. This indicates a significant disconnect between higher new home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and household incomes. Full article here: How Housing Affordability...

  At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore. Maybe you need more space. Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office. Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now. If your current house is starting to feel like it’s holding you back instead of supporting your life, it’s natural to think about making a move. But that brings up the next...

  Austin is the top U.S. metro for the largest increase in new movers in 2025, according to a recent Bank of America Institute report, and much of that growth is coming from within Texas. While Austin once functioned largely as a landing spot for tech workers from California and the West Coast, the January report found that nearly one in four of Austin’s new residents came from other major Texas...