AUSTIN, Texas — The bluebonnets are popping along with the Austin real estate market. Spring is definitely in the air. In February across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA, new listings jumped 44.9% to 3,915 listings bringing the total months of inventory for the region to 3 months, up 0.1 months more than February 2023, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Market Report. The data indicates that more owners are ready to sell, giving buyers a broader range of home options to choose from–specifically first-time homebuyers. Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas — The latest Austin real estate news includes a first market analysis of the year released by the Austin Board of REALTORS® and shows an increase in residential homes sold, up 4.3% year-over-year to 1,667 closed sales, and an uptick in pending sales, which rose 3.8% to 2,480 listings, according to the latest 
Austin real estate market news for January 2023 is here. The Central Texas housing data shows that the Austin Round Rock MSA experienced a decrease in residential homes sold down 8.9% year-over-year to 2,295 total sales that resulted from a drop in demand. The decline in inventory turnover leveled Austin home prices a bit, with interest rates playing a key role in cooling off the market in 2023.
Austin real estate market news for December 2023 is here. The Central Texas housing data shows that the Austin Round Rock MSA dropped 8.4% to $424,450 last month. The market is now illuminated with an abundance of homes, 
Austin real estate market news for November 2023 is here. The Central Texas housing data shows that the Austin Round Rock MSA experienced an increase in residential homes sold rising 4.1% year-over-year to 2,337 total sales demonstrating that buyers are finding value in the market despite higher interest rates. October median sales prices dipped 7.5% and spent an average of 21 more days on the market year over year.
Austin real estate market news for October 2023 is here. The Central Texas housing data shows that the Austin Round Rock MSA reached 4.0 months of inventory, the highest level in more than eight years. There was a drop in closed sales along with median prices indicating affordability and higher interest rates are tempering the market. September median sales prices were down 4.3% and spent an average of 24 more days on the market year over year. 
Austin real estate news for September 2023 is here. The Central Texas housing market shows that overall, the Austin Round Rock MSA is finding its footing. The number of closed sales and pending sales is continuing to increase year-over-year. August median sales prices while down compared to last year, were fairly consistent with July. Interest rates are still volatile, which continues to temper home prices.