Find Luck in Real Estate This Spring

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Expect the unexpected. The year has been full of twists and turns. Real estate is no exception. My last listing went under contract in about a week. If the average day count for homes to sit on the market is 50, it doesn’t mean you have 50 days. Mortgage interest rates have come down a bit, and homebuyers are shopping.

Spring is officially here. We’ve started the Sunday fun day season in Austin. ‘Tis the season for SXSW, MotoGP, Rodeo Austin, and even Hamilton’s coming to town.

So, how do you find luck in this market? You have to be in it to win it.

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Austin Texas Real Estate News March 2025

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Central Texas real estate market:  In February, closed sales across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA decreased 6.5% year-over-year to 1,856, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. The rise in active listings–up to 5.7 months of inventory—indicates growing opportunities for buyers heading into the spring homebuying season.
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Austin Texas Real Estate News February 2025

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Central Texas real estate market January closed sales across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA saw a slight increase year-over-year of 1.1% to 1,761 sales, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. While shifts in affordability and inventory continue to shape the market, the rise in active listings–up 17.0% from last year–indicates increased opportunities for buyers shopping for a home.
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From Buying a Home to Selling a House

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I went on a listing appointment a couple of weeks ago for a client selling a house. Half of the tour around the home was about the house. The other half of the tour was about the memories.

The photos on the walls in every room retold highlights from a quinceañera and other family milestones. The grounds also had a tale to tell through historical remnants from the community’s development. Every story added to what made the house a home. Continue reading

Austin Texas Real Estate News January 2025

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Sold homes in the Austin Texas real estate market, spanning the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA, saw a 2.5% increase in closings, year-over-year reaching 2,303 sold properties. The uptick indicates a positive sign for buyers and sellers as the market finds balance, according to the latest Central Texas Housing ReportContinue reading

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

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