Home Buyers

Millennial home purchases increased over 110%

  San Antonio trailed behind Austin, No. 7 on the list with a 110.9% increase over five years. In 2023, San Antonio had 153,099 millennial homebuyers, while Austin had 176,981. RentCafe reported that more millennials are settling down in larger metros, like San Antonio and Austin, because there’s more diversity in job opportunities and access to “a variety of neighborhoods with different price...

New homes are now cheaper than used homes for the first time in 50 years

  For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones. In the first quarter of 2026, the median price of a new single-family home was $403,200, roughly $1,400 below the median existing home price of $404,600, according to NAHB data drawn from Census Bureau and NAR figures. It marks the fourth consecutive quarter in which existing home prices have exceeded new home...

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

  If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the trends, and what they mean for your search. Full article here: More Homes, Better Prices: A...

Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again

.  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...

37-acre Noven neighborhood begins construction near Leander, Georgetown border

  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 News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold

.  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...

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

  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...

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

  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...

Austin home sales recovery continues in June

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...

758-lot project tests Florence infrastructure plans

  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...

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