When is the Best Time to Buy a House?

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When is the best time to buy a house? Many buyers think of springtime. The weather is nice to take a good look at a potential home on the outside, take a walk around the yard, and tour the neighborhood amenities.

Closing on a home in June or July also gives people a chance to transition schools over the summer. There are typically more choices too. April and May often give buyers the most inventory, because many sellers list their homes during that time. When considering the best real estate season, spring certainly makes sense. Continue reading

Austin Real Estate: September Market Update

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Austin real estate closed listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA decreased 10.4% year-over-year with 2,591 sales.  That left 4.9 months of available inventory, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.  Active listings increased 15.4% year-over-year. The median home price dropped by 4.4% to $439,990 indicating more opportunity for buyers, though home prices need to decrease further to significantly impact sales growth across the region.
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Austin Real Estate: August Market Update

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Austin real estate closed listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA decreased 3.5% year-over-year with 2,652 sales.  That left 5.1 months of available inventory, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.  Active listings increased 20.3% year-over-year.  While inventory is high, remember markets are local.  Sales increased outside of Travis County enough to keep the median sales price to $450,000, the same month-over-month.
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Austin Real Estate News and Housing Market Insights

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AUSTIN, Texas —In June, closed listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA decreased 13.4% year-over-year with 2,732 sales.  That left 5 months of available inventory, the highest since 2011 according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.  Active listings increased 25.9% year-over-year. The amount of homes for sale coupled with elevated mortgage rates has tempered the median sales price to $450,000, a 6.3% reduction over June 2023.
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Austin Real Estate Trends: More Options Give Buyers an Edge

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AUSTIN, Texas —In May, closed listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA decreased 12.8% year-over-year with 2,968 sales.  That left 4.9 months of available inventory, which hasn’t been seen in 13 years according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.  Active listings ticked up 37.7% year-over-year. Because of this increase in available options, buyers have the power to be more selective when purchasing a home.
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Spring Austin Real Estate Market: Sales Bloom

AUSTIN, Texas —In April, closed listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA increased 5.9% to 2,708 sales, the highest year-over-year increase in residential homes sold this year, while the median home price rose 1.1% to $469,998. The data demonstrates that there is a collective sense of confidence and optimism in the housing market among both homebuyers and sellers according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.
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Find A Home for the Holidays: Austin Real Estate Market Tips

Santas workshop in Zilker Park. Finding a home. Austin real estate market advice. Home buying tips. Home selling tips. Advice from real estate expert, Doreen Zelma, Realtor, Broker Associate The holiday season is officially upon us. ‘Tis the season to make those lists, check them twice, and then rewrite them. Here is some Austin real estate market advice on those wants and needs in your next home including home buying tips, home selling tips, and how to check that must-have list twice. Continue reading