Home Sellers

  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...

  You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here's the good news – you didn’t. Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your house this Spring. Full article here: Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House? (512)...

Here are the April/2026 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX:  April was easily the best year of this month with positive movement in EVERY category!  For instance: Listings were up by the lowest amount this year and well below our 7% increase YTD average of 7%; Pendings were up by 12% which is the 3rd month in a row of double-digit increases and 5 points above our YTD...

  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...

Home is where the heart is…and often where it wants to stay. Three-quarters of older American adults hope to remain in their homes for as long as possible as they age, according to a recent survey by AARP. Living at home seems like an achievable goal—but it can become expensive when combined with aging-related challenges. Full article here: Aging In Place: The Financial Challenge of Growing Old...

  Potential sellers are heading into the 2026 spring market with high expectations and a relatively grounded view of what it takes to get there. According to the Realtor.com® 2026 Spring Seller Survey conducted by the Research and Insights team, 83% of those planning to sell in the next 12 months expect to receive their asking price or more, three-quarters believe now is a good time to sell, and most...

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...

  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:...