A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why.​ Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and grow your net worth as home values rise. While renting may be the less expensive option in some markets, it can’t match the long-term benefits of...

  Not one, not two, but three Texas cities made a list of the top 10 best cities to visit this year. Global media company Time Out has released its list for 2025, based on an annual survey in which readers shared their experiences living, working and playing in their hometowns. In addition to general likeability, respondents also provided insight on why this year is a particularly good time to...

  The much anticipated spring selling season is a few weeks away, and signs point to a friendlier market for homebuyers. The share of consumers saying that now is a good time to buy was the highest in over a year, but still only at 24%. Meanwhile, the share of those saying that it’s a good time to sell remains high, at 62%. Full article here: Good News for Homebuyers—It’s a Friendlier Market as...

ICON, the Austin-based construction tech company that literally "prints" homes from a giant robotic 3D printer, plans to build a dozen of its houses at Mueller. Prices are expected to range from the mid-$300,000s to $1.3 million. The one- to three-bedroom homes will range in size from 650 square feet to 2,400 square feet. Full article here: ICON plans to “print” a dozen of its houses at...

  Cash for a down payment and closing costs can seem like an insurmountable obstacle for some first-time buyers. But two things may help: First, you may need less money than you think. Second, you may be surprised to find that you can qualify for homebuyer assistance programs. Full article here: How to Get the Cash You Need to Buy a Home (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If...

  The continued shortage of existing homes for sale has helped to keep new single-family construction growing across all regions, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders release of the Home Building Geography Index (HBGI). Despite persistent factors that continue to affect housing affordability, including a limited supply of buildable lots, rising construction costs, and a shortage...

  Spring is fast-approaching, and with it comes home sellers who are itching to list their homes on the market. Sellers will want to look ahead to the week of April 13–19 as it is the best time to sell, according to a new report by Realtor.com® economists. During this time, buyer demand is typically higher than usual, combined with a faster market pace, lower competition, and fewer price...

  Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make buying a home more affordable. Full article here: How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower...

Here are the February/2025 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: At first glance, it may look like February broke with our improving market trend in the past few months since there are so many red categories.  However, Feb/2024 was one of only 2 months in all of 2024 that had 6 green categories (only 2 red ones) so it was clearly an aberration from the norm.  For instance, Jan/2024 had...

When you think about housing-related investments, homebuilder stocks should come to mind. These companies turn the dream of new housing into reality. They buy up land, design communities, and build homes that make the dream possible. The next homebuilder boom could already be underway. And the eventual upside could be massive in the months ahead. Full article here: Homebuilder Stocks Could Jump...