Real estate agents have a keen sense of what is and isn't working when it comes to a home's exterior, and they have plenty of thoughts on curb appeal. A little effort out front can go a long way in getting people excited to see the rest of the home. Full article here: The One Curb Appeal Mistake Real Estate Agents Immediately Notice (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you...

  Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes. There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices right now. And people who buy new homes tend to get lower rates in this market thanks to the incentives builders can offer. Full article here: 3 Advantages of Buying a...

Here are the July/2025 MLS single-family statistics for the Austin, TX metro area: July presented us with some interesting data when comparing it to the rest of this year and Pendings stood out with a solid green 10% improvement over last July.  Pending listings (homes for sale that are under contract but haven’t closed yet) represent a future-looking market.  Couple that with our best...

  Buyers remain highly sensitive to interest rates. Many blame today’s rates for a subpar selling season, and economists say that when rates begin to fall, a wave of pent-up demand could be unleashed, potentially driving a surge in home sales. Full article here: What Mortgage Rate Will Get More Buyers Moving? (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the...

In a national landscape where recent college graduates are facing one of the toughest entry-level job markets in years, Austin continues to distinguish itself as a top destination. While graduates in major metropolitan areas like New York and Chicago struggle to find their footing, Austin stands out among a select group of cities proving fertile ground for new talent. Full article here: Study places...

  The edges of the Mueller neighborhood along Tom Miller Street are quiet, even as a dozen homes are being constructed nearby. That’s because they’re being 3D-printed by Austin-based construction tech company Icon Technology Inc.  Among them are three houses priced as low as $195,000, part of the Mueller Affordable Homes Program, which reserves 25% of the neighborhood’s housing for...

  Typically, new homes carry a price premium over existing homes. From 2010 to 2019, this pattern held steady, with an average difference of $66,000. However, over the past five years, the gap has narrowed significantly, averaging just $24,800. Notably, this trend reversed in 2024. In both the second and third quarters, the median price of existing homes surpassed that of new homes.  Full article...

Buying your first home should be one of life’s most exciting milestones. Instead, many new buyers find themselves stressed, confused, and making expensive mistakes that could have been easily avoided. Homebuying involves many moving parts, from getting pre-approved for a mortgage to navigating inspections and closing costs. Full article here: 7 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid  (512)...

  Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, it’s important to look at the full picture. Full article here: The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See (512) 853-0110...

  Two Houston suburbs and an Austin suburb have been named among the 10 best U.S. cities to live in 2025 and 2026. In its annual report, U.S. News & World Report analyzed 250 major cities around the country using federal government data. The five indexes — quality of life, value, desirability, job market and net migration — were identified and weighted according to a February 2025 public...