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,...
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. Some people are getting their foot in the door with a smaller down payment. Full article here: Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021 (512)...
Existing-home sales perked up last month, with sales rising to the highest level in five months. Improving affordability is bringing more home buyers back into the market, giving home sales a solid boost in May. Full article here: ‘More Americans Are on the Move,’ Latest NAR Sales Data Shows (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article...
One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down. Some believe a crash is coming and they'll get a better deal if they hold off. Others worry they'll buy now and watch their home's value fall later. And nobody wants to overpay or buy right before values drop. But here's the question worth asking: What if the crash you're waiting...
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