Single-family built-for-rent construction fell back in the second quarter, as a higher cost of financing crowded out development activity. Over the last four quarters, 71,000 such homes began construction, which is a 16% decrease compared to the 85,000 estimated SFBFR starts in the four quarters prior to that period. This is great news as these large institutional investors buying up homes the past 10...
Texas cities dominated a ranking of the best real estate markets in the country, according to a recent WalletHub study — and Austin made the top 20. Full article here: 5 Texas cities dominate housing markets (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please let me know so I can get it to you another...
Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. But while slowdowns can be painful in the moment, history tells us...
As home builders aggressively slash prices to boost sales, prices of newly built homes are coming down. The median sales price of a new home in June was $401,800, which was about 5% lower than in May. Newly constructed homes in June were also far cheaper than existing homes. The median sales price of an existing home rose to a record high in June of $435,300. Full article here: Newly Built Homes Are...
American housing market is facing a persistent shortage. Home prices have reached historic highs and affordability has declined. Normally, in response to higher prices, housing supply would increase. However, new home construction has not kept pace with population growth and household formation, especially following the surge of demand in the wake of the pandemic. Full article here: America’s...
Typically, new homes carry a price premium over existing homes. From 2010 to 2019, this pattern held steady, with an average difference of $66,000. However, over the past five years, the gap has narrowed significantly, averaging just $24,800. Notably, this trend reversed in 2024. In both the second and third quarters, the median price of existing homes surpassed that of new homes. Full article...
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, it’s important to look at the full picture. Full article here: The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See (512) 853-0110...
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Full article here: Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are...
This has been one of the most unusual real estate markets I’ve seen in my 19 years in real estate. While inventory has gone up, prices haven’t dropped much, if at all in some areas; interest rates remain elevated, yet home buyers continue to purchase homes; our typically strong spring has been spread more evenly across the spring and summer months…all of these belie the norms. The following...
If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective. Home values almost always go up in the long run. And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there for 5 or more years, you should be able to buffer yourself against any short-term declines. Let’s have a conversation about what’s happening with prices in our market,...
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