Home Sellers

  When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone planned to sell, didn’t get the price or...

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot of the time, there’s one common cause. And it’s something you can actually control. Full article here:...

Climbing out of a gloomy winter, existing-home sales reversed course following a sharp drop in January and ticked up slightly in February as housing affordability improved nationwide. Lower mortgage rates, rising wages and slower price growth are offering improving conditions for prospective home buyers. Full article here: Home Sales Perk Up as Housing Affordability Improves (512) 853-0110...

.  Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this season so powerful for sellers. Full article here: Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s...

Here are the February/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: We had another good month in February to start 2026 with 2 solid greens, 4 light reds (2 of those were only 1% change) and only 2 solid reds.  Most impressive are the Pendings and Sales since those are important indicators of a market’s health.  Keep in mind that each month I report home sales numbers for are...

  Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country. And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective. And buyer...

  January data suggests the market is beginning the year with renewed buyer activity, even as closings lagged year-ago levels. Closed sales were down 14.8% but pending sales rose 10.1% year over year to 2,349 transactions — up more than 23% from December — according to data from the area’s multiple listing service. The median home price was $400,495, down 2.3%, while active listings totaled 10,083,...

What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm. Full article here: The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now (512) 853-0110...

Thinking about remodeling? Before you swing a hammer or swipe that credit card, you may want to hear what the pros are saying right now about what truly pays off. From high-return exterior improvements to smart interior renovations, learn what buyers notice and what they may even pay more for—and where homeowners tend to overspend. Full article here: Home Upgrades That Can Pay Off at...

  There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today: Trusting the Wrong Number. Full article here: The Price You Set Can Make (or...