You’ve thought about selling your home—but it’s a big step. You’re not sure whether it’s the right time. These seven discussion questions can help you think through the decision. Full article here: Consumer Guide: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please let me know so I...

Below is a simple chart where a home buyer can determine how much mortgage payment they can afford.  Find the intersection of that number (the colored lines) and what the current interest rates are (at bottom of chart) and see how much home you can afford to purchase.  For example, using the current 30-year rate of 6.10% (as of 1/29/26) a home buyer who can afford $2,500/mo could afford to buy a...

Hopeful home buyers may be getting their New Year’s wish: Lower mortgage rates—and they’re fueling an uptick in home sales. It’s the type of building momentum the housing market has been waiting for… in the fourth quarter, conditions began improving, with lower mortgage rates and slower home price growth. Full article here: Lower Mortgage Rates Help Push Home Sales to Nearly 3-Year High in...

  First-time buyers made up 21% of the market last year—an all-time low—and their average age climbed to a record 40. Historically, first-time buyers account for about 40% of home sales. So, could 2026 offer a brighter outlook and a smoother path to homeownership? Full article here: Could More First-time Buyers Make the Math Work in 2026? (512) 853-0110...

  Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will have 32 additional gates by the early 2030s. The new gates will be built in the coming years as part of an ongoing $5 billion airport expansion program, which previously promised to bring “at least 20” new gates. The majority of the new gates, 26, will be in a new concourse that remains in the design phase. Full article here: Austin airport to add 32...

  For the first time in years, the price gap between newly built homes and existing homes is narrower than ever—and in some markets, the typical resale home is actually more expensive than a new build. A mix of builder price cuts, widespread incentives and smaller home sizes has brought new home pricing more in line with resale values, creating a potentially unusual buying window for prospective home...

  With 2025 behind us, it’s worth taking a look back at what turned out to be a big year for the Central Texas business scene — especially in technology. The region’s tech community has long been a strength but reinforced its reputation in 2025 as a hub for autonomous vehicles, a growing home for artificial intelligence infrastructure and a launchpad for robotics and aerospace companies. Full...

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun offers the reasoning behind his optimistic forecast for home sales in 2026. Full article here: Are You Confident in the Optimistic 2026 Forecast of a 14% Increase in Home Sales?  (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please let me know so I can get it to you another...

  Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit to qualify for a mortgage.  Full article here: The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding...

  As the housing market enters 2026, leading economists point to a range of forces likely to shape the year ahead for buyers, sellers, investors and the real estate industry. While notable headwinds persist, they agree on one thing: The housing market is showing signs of a rebalance—and a rebound—in 2026. Full article here: 2026 Real Estate Outlook: What Leading Housing Economists Are...