For generations, owning a home symbolized stability, success, and the fulfillment of the “American Dream”. But in 2025, that dream feels increasingly out of reach for millions as affordability has reached a generational low—and even well-employed individuals struggle to break into the market. Meanwhile, traditional paths to ownership are being replaced by newer alternatives. Full article here:...

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth. And sure, it’s going to vary by local area. Some markets will see prices rise more than others. And some may even see small, short-term declines. But the big picture...

  To fully understand the current state of the U.S. housing market, it’s essential to consider several major economic developments over the past few years. In 2022, inflation surged dramatically, prompting the Federal Reserve to raise the federal funds rate in an effort to curb consumer spending by making loans and credit more costly. Fannie Mae reports on a change coming soon for mortgage rates and...

  You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says: “If you’re aiming to sell in 2026, now is the time to start preparing, especially if you want to maximize the spring...

Looking Ahead: Easing Rates and a Potential Market Rebound In recent months, there have been signs of a potential rebound in the housing market. Following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut in September 2025, mortgage rates fell below 6.5% for the first time this year. With additional Fed rate cuts expected in the coming quarters, lower borrowing costs and improving inventory levels could stimulate...

The housing market in the U.S. is in flux, but that hasn’t completely stopped new buyers from entering it. Entry-level homes, or homes built with new homebuyers in mind, have been cropping up all over the country. According to Zonda housing data, these 14 cities are performing at an average level for the entry-level market. And, yes, Austin made the list. Full article here: 14 cities where...

  Even as builders continue to grapple with market and macroeconomic uncertainty, sentiment levels posted a solid gain in October as future sales expectations surpassed the 50-point breakeven mark for the first time since last January. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 37 in October, up five points from September and the highest reading since April. Full article...

  If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home has started to get a little bit easier. Let’s break this down into real dollars, so you can see the difference this could make for you...

  For the first time this year, the Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate by a quarter point. And while mortgage rates did drop this week, continuing a recent trend, some hopeful home buyers may have been expecting deeper cuts in response to the Fed’s long-anticipated move. Full article here: Why Didn’t Mortgage Rates Fall More After the Fed Rate Cut? (512) 853-0110...

2026 Housing Market Outlook  After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more of them will start to act in 2026. Full article here: 2026 Housing Market...