Here are the February/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: We had another good month in February to start 2026 with 2 solid greens, 4 light reds (2 of those were only 1% change) and only 2 solid reds. Most impressive are the Pendings and Sales since those are important indicators of a market’s health. Keep in mind that each month I report home sales numbers for are...
For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard. That's because you saw firsthand how homeownership gave your life more stability and helped grow your net worth – and you want your loved ones to have those same opportunities. But with all the affordability challenges in recent years, that can feel like an uphill battle – even though...
Home prices continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2025. National median prices rose 1.2% year over year to $414,900. Monthly mortgage payments on a single-family home in the fourth quarter decreased 5.7% to $2,057 compared to $2,122 from a year ago. Qualifying median family incomes fell to $98,720, compared with $104,750 in the third quarter of 2025 and $101,856 a year ago. The effective 30-year...
Everything is bigger in Texas — and small-business optimism is no exception. The National Federation of Independent Business’ small-business economic trends report ranked the Lone Star State high in comparison with other U.S. states. The group’s latest Small Business Optimism Index for Texas checked in at 101.1, which was 3.2 points ahead of the national average. Of the index’s 10 components,...
For the second year in a row, Austin has been named the best state capital to live in across the United States, according to a 2026 WalletHub analysis. The personal finance website evaluated all 50 state capitals across 48 metrics, including affordability, economic well-being, education, health care and quality of life. Austin earned the highest overall score. Full article here: Austin named best...
Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country. And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective. And buyer...
There are hints at the seasonal indicators typically associated with March, which lead to increased market activity relative to prior months, and sets the stage for the peak summer season. These are what we call seasonality trends, patterns we see every year around the same time. They help explain how buyers and sellers usually behave as the year begins to pick up and offer useful insights for...
January data suggests the market is beginning the year with renewed buyer activity, even as closings lagged year-ago levels. Closed sales were down 14.8% but pending sales rose 10.1% year over year to 2,349 transactions — up more than 23% from December — according to data from the area’s multiple listing service. The median home price was $400,495, down 2.3%, while active listings totaled 10,083,...
What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm. Full article here: The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now (512) 853-0110...
Thinking about remodeling? Before you swing a hammer or swipe that credit card, you may want to hear what the pros are saying right now about what truly pays off. From high-return exterior improvements to smart interior renovations, learn what buyers notice and what they may even pay more for—and where homeowners tend to overspend. Full article here: Home Upgrades That Can Pay Off at...
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