Austin Metro Real Estate Market

Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts. 

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash? No matter what you may hear in the news, there’s no reason for alarm. In reality, data shows builders aren’t racing ahead, they’re actually starting to tap the...

The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

  After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s one that could set the stage for a stronger year in 2026. Full...

Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

  If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity. Full article here: Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead (512) 853-0110...

Home Prices Increased in 77% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2025

  Home prices rose in 77% of metro markets (176 out of 230) during the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' latest quarterly report. This is up from 75% in the second quarter.  Full article here: Home Prices Increased in 77% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2025 (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the...

FSBOs Reach All-Time Low, More Sellers Rely on Agents

  The number of homeowners trying to sell their home by themselves hit another record low this year—following last year’s previous low. That may be because sellers who go it alone often express regrets, while those who work with a real estate agent report higher sales prices and a far less stressful experience. For Sale By Owner transactions—better known as FSBOs—comprised just 5% of home sales...

Austin October home sales look promising

Here are the October/2025 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: October produced 4 green categories for only the second month this year, so that is a positive sign as we near the end of 2025.  In addition, our Pendings and Sales were 2 of those greens which portend a good indicator that our market still has life.  Add to that the fact that our home prices went up for both Median...

The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

  Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half of Americans surveyed (48%) think investors are the top reason housing feels so expensive (see graph in article). Full article here: The Reason Homes Feel Like...

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All 

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing: Your house needs to stand out and grab attention from day one. Full article here: Why Some Homes Sell...

Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again. 

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is offering something you haven’t had in a while: options. Experts agree, buyers are in a better spot...

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