Housing affordability is showing signs of improvement lately, but costs still may be the biggest reason many buyers remain hesitant to get into the market.  While sales fell last month, home prices soared. The median existing-home price hit an all-time high of $440,600 in June, NAR reports. Full article here: Existing-Home Sales Dip as Housing Wealth Remains at All-Time High (512) 853-0110...

  A proposed development in Leander that includes a 4-acre lagoon for swimming, a hotel, restaurants and retail, is up for consideration by the City Council this summer after falling apart since it was first announced in 2020. Leander Springs could create 2,614 jobs with an average annual salary of $66,000 and bring in $110.6 million in annual sales tax, according to figures provided by Hill. It would be...

.  Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here's the thing you have to remember. Full article here: Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put...

  Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. It's real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren't just saying homeownership is a smart move, they're feeling better about it than they have in years. Let's dig into why. Full article...

  Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you're buying or selling, here's something reassuring to hold onto. Not only does your move change your own life, but it also gives your whole community a...

Here are the June/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX:  Looking at June’s home sales numbers, I have to go back to June/2021 (5 years ago) to find ANY month with 7 out of the 8 categories in green!  I hope these numbers confirm for you that regardless of what you may read in the press about the real estate market in general, the Austin market is steadily...

  One housing development just outside Florence in northwestern Williamson County could more than triple the small town’s housing stock and rapidly boost its population, raising concerns among residents and officials about whether it can handle the influx. Florence, between Georgetown and Killeen, now has 338 households and a population of 1,060. Full article here: 758-lot project tests Florence...

  You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what's causing all of that variation? Full article here: The 1...

  A cleaning service firm for the semiconductor industry is expanding its Austin operations and plans to create hundreds of new jobs with the help of a state grant. Quantum Global Technologies LLC received a roughly $3.1 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to support expansion of the company’s Austin facility, which includes the creation of at least 287 new jobs in the...

.  When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions: Do you try again? Is that even worth it? Full article here: Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around (512) 853-0110...