Experts say there are criminals running scams to change property deeds into their names and they tend to target properties without a mortgage, which makes it easier for them to try to sell it or borrow against the site. While I haven’t personally heard of this happening to anyone I know, it can be a nightmare to get resolved after weeks and a lot of money.  One step you can take is sign up for alerts...

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them. In fact, new home sales just hit their highest level in over two years. Full article here:...

Property tax bills are now out, so be on the lookout for yours.  Also, if you bought a home as your primary residence in the last few years, did you also record your Homestead Exemption?  This is a free service that can reduce the amount of property taxes you pay on your home each year and only needs to be filed once per home you claim.  Here is more information:  Texas Residence Homestead Exemption....

  These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market. And the risk isn’t just missing out on offers, it’s missing out on the move you needed to make in the...

  If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. In most places, prices aren’t flat at all. Full article here: Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you...

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here's why. Full article here: Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year (512) 853-0110...

Here are the September/2025 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: Home sales in September were, by far, our best increase over the same month of a previous year since they shot up by 42% from May/2020 to May/2021 due to the Covid effect.  That is 4.5 years ago!  We still have a preponderance of reds in our above categories but, with Pendings only dropping by 3% I believe we are still...

  In a housing market where rising costs have driven the median age of homebuyers to 56 years old, many younger Americans are turning to a new strategy to buy their dream homes: partnering up, platonically, with friends. This tactic, known as “co-buying,” is becoming increasingly popular, with one study saying nearly 15% of Americans have purchased a home with someone who is not a romantic partner...

  Central Texas drivers know one thing for sure: The roads are always under construction. From new lanes and flyovers to massive rebuilds, crews from the Texas Department of Transportation, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and other agencies are constantly working to upgrade Austin-area highways. The goal is usually the same: to add capacity and improve safety as the region keeps...

  If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power they’ve been waiting for—a rare...