If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth. And sure, it’s going to vary by local area. Some markets will see prices rise more than others. And some may even see small, short-term declines. But the big picture...
You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says: “If you’re aiming to sell in 2026, now is the time to start preparing, especially if you want to maximize the spring...
Looking Ahead: Easing Rates and a Potential Market Rebound In recent months, there have been signs of a potential rebound in the housing market. Following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut in September 2025, mortgage rates fell below 6.5% for the first time this year. With additional Fed rate cuts expected in the coming quarters, lower borrowing costs and improving inventory levels could stimulate...
The housing market in the U.S. is in flux, but that hasn’t completely stopped new buyers from entering it. Entry-level homes, or homes built with new homebuyers in mind, have been cropping up all over the country. According to Zonda housing data, these 14 cities are performing at an average level for the entry-level market. And, yes, Austin made the list. Full article here: 14 cities where...
Even as builders continue to grapple with market and macroeconomic uncertainty, sentiment levels posted a solid gain in October as future sales expectations surpassed the 50-point breakeven mark for the first time since last January. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 37 in October, up five points from September and the highest reading since April. Full article...
2026 Housing Market Outlook After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more of them will start to act in 2026. Full article here: 2026 Housing Market...
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...
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...
The latest housing data caps a lackluster summer, with home sales largely stalled as buyers appear to hold back for the right opportunity. But recent reports suggest the fall season could breathe new life into the housing market. Full article here: Could a Real Estate Sales Shift Be Ahead This Fall? (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article...
Below is one of several articles you will see in this newsletter pertaining to mortgage rates. When the Federal Reserve dropped the rate by one quarter percent in September, the long-awaited change set off a series of positive effects on our home sales market. Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman essentially killed our robust housing market that ran from June/2020 to June/2022 by...
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