Why the Real Estate Market Is Acting Like a Squirrel in the Road

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Is the Austin housing market cooling down?  If the real estate market had a spirit animal right now, it would be a squirrel. In the middle of the road. It’s stuck, indecisive, not sure whether to dart left or right. Buyers and Sellers are both hesitating, waiting for a clear signal on what the next move should be.

On one hand, we’ve got more inventory than we’ve had in years, which is giving buyers plenty of options, and slowing down the process. The summer slow down happens every year too. Continue reading

For Sale 230 Sunlight Blvd Kyle TX 78640

230 Sunlight Blvd, Kyle TexasWelcome to 230 Sunset Blvd Kyle, TX. This spacious 4-bedroom home for-sale, is perfectly situated directly across the street from the vibrant Sunset Hills community park. This thoughtfully designed and spacious residence offers the ideal blend of style, comfort, and energy efficiency. Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of city living, yet close enough for the convenience. Step inside and discover a home with high ceilings and plenty of storage, including closets galore.

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Austin Texas Real Estate News August 2025

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Find the latest Austin, Texas real estate news here. In July, the median home price across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA dropped to $435,000,  according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. While closed sales in the MSA were down 7.9% year-over-year to 2,492 units, inventory increased by 0.9 months, resulting in 6.1 months of available homes. The market followed familiar summer trends with sales slowing and prices adjusting slightly.  Pending sales rose more than 15%, signaling stronger activity heading into fall.
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Guide to Today’s Contradictory Market

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If the current Austin real estate market had a soundtrack, Alanis Morissette’s “Hand in My Pocket” would be on repeat. Why? Because it’s full of contradictions — just like the housing scene right now. If you’re navigating the real estate market right now, you might feel like you’re living inside that very song. Because, for as slow as it is – nobody has it figured out just yet. Today’s housing landscape is a fascinating, often frustrating, tale of two opposites. Continue reading

Austin Texas Real Estate News July 2025

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Find the latest Austin, Texas real estate news here. In June, the median home price across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA remained flat year-over-year at $449,900, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. While closed sales in the MSA rose 2.8% year-over-year to 2,823, inventory increased by 0.7 months, resulting in 5.5 months of available homes. As inventory rises and activity gradually levels out, the housing market continues to show signs of stability heading into the second half of the year.
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Pool is a Four-Letter Word

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It’s pool season! ‘Tis the season for not just Austin pool homes in my market, but homes with pools nationwide.  If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you know I’m not exactly a raving fan of pools. They cost money to maintain. They can narrow your buyer pool. They can even limit how long you might want to stay in your home. None of my past posts about them have been 100% positive, and this one is no exception. Just like ‘boat’, ‘pool’ is a four-letter word. They are great, until they are not. They cost a lot of money, until you don’t own one anymore.

Now here’s the good news. Pools are headturners for those buyers who want one, especially this time of year. They have no greater value than when it is 90+ degrees outside. This may be Texas, where pools can be open all year, but summer is pool season.

Here’s more good news. Any way you can turn a head in this market is a card you should play. While not everyone wants a backyard pool, they are in limited supply at any given time, making any house that has one unique.

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Austin Texas Real Estate News June 2025

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Find the latest Austin, Texas real estate news here. In May, the median home price across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA dropped 1.6% year-over-year to $449,900, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. While closed sales in the MSA were down  3.8% year-over-year to 3,021 sales, inventory was up 17.4%, equating to 5.0 months of available homes. Despite modest declines in sales and prices, the Austin real estate market showed signs of resilience as pending sales climbed 16.1% to 4,515—the strongest month of the year so far.
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