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There’s No Place Like Home: Winter Real Estate

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The Austin real estate market in 2024 may have been sluggish, but 2025 shows signs of life. Pending sales are up 16% year-over-year, suggesting a shift in market activity. While many believe spring is the ideal season to buy or sell a house, winter offers unique advantages for buyers and sellers. This article will explore the benefits of navigating the winter real estate market, including less competition, faster closings, and other reasons buyers and sellers should not hibernate this winter.
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Austin Texas Real Estate News December 2024

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Closed home sales in the Austin Texas real estate market, spanning the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA, saw a 4.6% increase, year-over-year reaching a total of 2,130 sold properties. The uptick indicates a positive sign for buyers and sellers as the market continues to stabilize, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.  September’s lower mortgage rates and consistent sales activity earlier in the fall are cited reasons for the noted growth.  Continue reading →

Beyond the Crystal Ball: The 2024 Real Estate Reality Check

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It’s that time of year when I’m asked to look into the crystal ball and predict what the future in real estate will look like. It seems despite all of the full moons we’ve had; the crystal balls weren’t fully charged in 2024. Remember mortgage interest rates were supposed to come down to 5%. Continue reading →

Austin Texas Real Estate News November 2024

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Austin Texas real estate active homes for sale across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA increased 9.3% to 11,599 listings.  That brought the months of available inventory to 5.1 months of inventory, up 0.5 months more compared to October 2023, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.  The data coupled with the average close-to-list price ratio hovering at 92.7% indicates that buyers have more options to purchase a home they can afford in a high interest-rate environment while sellers still have some room to negotiate.  Continue reading →

The Haunting of the Housing Market: A Seller’s Guide

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We have entered spooky season, and the housing market is no exception. I’m not going to candy coat this. As a whole, the Austin real estate market may seem like it’s moving at the speed of winter, but change may be in the air. Remember, markets are local, subject to change without notice and often do.

The Austin housing market may be moving faster or slower than other markets nationwide on any given day.  Even within Austin, or any other city, on a micro level certain locations may be hotter than others.

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Austin Texas Real Estate News October 2024

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Austin Texas real estate sold homes across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA decreased 2.6% year-over-year with 2,286 sales.  That left 5.9 months of available inventory, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.  Active listings increased 11.6% year-over-year. The median home price dropped by 6.6% to $425,000 indicating the region’s housing market is becoming more balanced, while still facing affordability challenges.  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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