Home Buyers

  The market saw a slight bump in pending sales last month, even as many buyers waited for more inventory to hit the market this spring. Pending home sales—a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings—rose 1.5% in March compared to February. Full article here: Contract Signings Inch Up, Pointing to Pent-Up Housing Demand (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you...

  According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph in article). Full article here: Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t. (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are...

  With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember. While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off the table. You just have to use a different strategy. Full article here: Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now?...

  “Mortgage rates declined this week (w/e 4/18/26) to a four-week low of 6.30%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Compared to one year ago when rates were at 6.83%, this is a meaningful improvement for homebuyers during what is typically the busy spring homebuying season.” Full article here: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline (512) 853-0110...

Find out which generation is leading the housing market from NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, which breaks down who’s buying and selling and the trends driving moves. Full article here: Equity-Rich Buyers, Sellers Are Driving Today’s Housing Market  (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please...

  If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Here's what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense for you. Full article here: Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know. (512) 853-0110...

  f you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it most. And whether your refund is a few thousand dollars or more, there are some smart ways to put that money to work as you get...

  For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like you have to choose one or the other. Full article here: When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead (512) 853-0110...

  Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials may be a generation strongly associated with a love of travel, but many of them are now looking to plant roots. As of 2026, they’re roughly 30 to 45 years old—an age where community and lifestyle become top priorities. Full article here: 9 Best Places for Millennials to Live in the U.S. (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are...

  Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to do it all at once. Just tackle it one thing at a time. Full article here: 3 Must-Do’s for...