Thirty miles northeast of Austin, Samsung Electronic Co.’s new semiconductor manufacturing complex has risen across more than 1,200 acres, its price tag adding up to one of the biggest private investments in Texas history. The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones chose this corner of Williamson County to anchor what it hopes will become a long-term manufacturing hub, a fabrication...

  Houston-based developers Johnson Development recently closed on the purchase of 764 acres, which will be used to construct a new community in Liberty Hill. The new development, located at the former Chapman Ranch at 680 E. CR 202, will be converted into a master-planned community with more than 1,900 homes. Full article here: Johnson Development planning 1,900-home community in Liberty...

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash? No matter what you may hear in the news, there’s no reason for alarm. In reality, data shows builders aren’t racing ahead, they’re actually starting to tap the...

  Zillow's home trends expert Amanda Pendleton notes that some young homebuyers are finding a workaround — by asking friends and family to help them fund a home purchase. "Spoiler alert, they're not doing it alone. Thirty-eight percent of all buyers today are getting some kind of gift or loan from a family member or friend. Full article here: Forget wedding registries — many newlyweds would...

  After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s one that could set the stage for a stronger year in 2026. Full...

“Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in fifteen minutes. Football half-times take fifteen minutes. This is not a coincidence.” -Erma Bombeck Happy Thanksgiving to you as we all gather to be thankful for what we have, for the family we love, the friends we cherish, and for the blessings we enjoy. May any travel you take be safe and...

  If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity. Full article here: Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead (512) 853-0110...

  Buying a home for the first time can be a rewarding experience. A home is an investment and place for you and your family to call your own. There are many steps involved in purchasing a home. Before you fall in love with a property or contact a real estate agent, it is important to make sure your finances are in order.  Full article here: 5 key steps before you begin a home search (512)...

  Home prices rose in 77% of metro markets (176 out of 230) during the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' latest quarterly report. This is up from 75% in the second quarter.  Full article here: Home Prices Increased in 77% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2025 (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the...

  The number of homeowners trying to sell their home by themselves hit another record low this year—following last year’s previous low. That may be because sellers who go it alone often express regrets, while those who work with a real estate agent report higher sales prices and a far less stressful experience. For Sale By Owner transactions—better known as FSBOs—comprised just 5% of home sales...