Home Buyers

.  If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one. Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling as fast as they were. And every week seems to bring another headline about buyers sitting on the sidelines. But here's...

  The neighborhood, which was first announced in September 2025, is being developed in two phases. The first phase, which recently began construction, will include 48 homes on about 15 acres, while the second phase will add the remaining 59 homes on about 22 acres. The homes will range in size from a little under 3,000 square feet to 4,400 square feet. Residences will have between 3.5-4.5 bedrooms, 2-3.5...

.  Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here's the thing you have to remember. Full article here: Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put...

  Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. It's real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren't just saying homeownership is a smart move, they're feeling better about it than they have in years. Let's dig into why. Full article...

  Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you're buying or selling, here's something reassuring to hold onto. Not only does your move change your own life, but it also gives your whole community a...

Here are the June/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX:  Looking at June’s home sales numbers, I have to go back to June/2021 (5 years ago) to find ANY month with 7 out of the 8 categories in green!  I hope these numbers confirm for you that regardless of what you may read in the press about the real estate market in general, the Austin market is steadily...

  One housing development just outside Florence in northwestern Williamson County could more than triple the small town’s housing stock and rapidly boost its population, raising concerns among residents and officials about whether it can handle the influx. Florence, between Georgetown and Killeen, now has 338 households and a population of 1,060. Full article here: 758-lot project tests Florence...

  You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what's causing all of that variation? Full article here: The 1...

  You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn't 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be.  Full article here: The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If...

Are we doing everything we can to help qualified buyers get into homes? The answer, if we are being honest, is no. Nearly 21% of home buyers wished they had known about down payment programs.  Full article here: Down Payment Assistance Isn’t a Last Resort—It’s a Smart Financial Strategy (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above,...