One year ago, businesses — especially CEOs — were optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2025, expecting lower taxes and more market-friendly policies from incoming President Donald Trump. Then came April 2, Liberation Day. The market fell, uncertainty rose, and affordability became a more acute concern. Meanwhile, the labor market continued to weaken, as immigration restrictions led to a...
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates, home prices, the current state of the economy, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make. It’s a lot. Full article here: Not Sure If You’re Ready...
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market index climbed one point to 39 this month, the highest reading since April. Full article here: U.S. homebuilder sentiment inches up to eight-month high December (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please let me know so I can get it to you another...
In 2026, we expect a steadier housing market, but it’s not yet off to the races. Mortgage rates are forecast to average 6.3%, easing affordability pressures slightly, while home prices rise modestly by 2.2%. Existing-home sales should climb about 1.7% to 4.13 million, a small but meaningful gain from 2025’s near 30-year low. At the same time, for-sale inventory will continue to recover, up nearly 9%...
The Texas housing market has experienced an unprecedented increase in appraisal values in recent years, particularly during the 2020-22 boom. As a result, homeowners have been feeling the pressure of rising property taxes. In the most recent election, Texas voters passed Proposition 13, which increased the homestead tax exemption for school districts from $100,000 to $140,000 — an increase that was...
Mortgage rates have been moderating in recent weeks, and the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage could dip to 6% in the new year, if real estate predictions hold. That would be a notable decrease from the 7% rates seen at the start of 2025—and it could unleash a group of home buyers who had been sidelined in the market. Full article here: A Mortgage Rate Drop to 6% Would Ring in More Home Buying (512)...
Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, is forecasting a 14% nationwide increase with home sales for 2026, following 2025’s stagnating levels. New-home sales are also projected to rise 5% next year. “Next year is really the year that we will see a measurable increase in sales,” Yun said. Full article here: Housing Market Set for a 2026 Comeback, NAR...
Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers. Winter is different. With fewer homes on the market, your house has a much better chance of standing out. And that one advantage can make a big difference. Full article here: Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge (512) 853-0110...
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make these homes more affordable than many people expect. Full article here: This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home (512)...
Here are the November/2025 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: Our Austin metro home market showed more of the same results in November–as we have most of the year–with some positives, negatives and uneven results each month. I do believe we have shaken off the worst of this lackluster market, though, and firmly believe that 2026 will begin a run of strong activity like we had for 10+...
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