Home Sellers

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.  Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.  Full article here: Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says. (512) 853-0110...

  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...

NAR’s current forecast calls for existing-home sales to rise 4% this year, with the median home price also climbing 4%. Mortgage rates are projected to average 6.5% in 2026. Yun added that housing wealth accumulation will continue in 2026, with the typical homeowner gaining approximately $16,000 in wealth this year. Full article here: NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Says Home Sales Expected to...

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller's terms. But now that inventory’s grown, negotiations are becoming a normal part of the process again. That's why one of the most important things sellers need to understand right now is this: The goal...

  A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down." While waiting sounds like a good plan, there's something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t expected to change much, so if that’s the #1 reason you’re waiting, it may not pay off. And there may be other things you miss out on in the...

Here are the May/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: We haven’t had 5 green categories in May since May/2021 (5 years!) when we had seven of them.  Even then, that was right in the middle of the Covid-19 effect on our real estate market that broke all kinds of sales records in our Austin single-family home market.  Through May, we have averaged 3 green categories YTD so our market...

  You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usually fix the thing that made you want to move in the first place. Full article here: The Real Reason...

  Whether you’re seeking to buy or sell a home in the Austin area, this real estate tracker can help you understand and navigate the housing market here and across Texas. The map shows which ZIP codes have the highest home values, current sales prices and largest sale-to-list ratios. Full article here: See the most (and least) expensive ZIP codes for Austin home buyers and sellers (512) 853-0110...

  Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price today. But here’s where things get interesting. Full article here: The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale (512) 853-0110...

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process. Here’s what you need to realize. In every market right now, there’s one clear exception. Full article here: The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the...