Let’s talk about alignment—not the kind that balances your chakras, but the kind that matters in real estate. Whether buying or selling, alignment is key to a successful transaction.
A sale is almost inevitable when location, price, and a home’s condition are in sync. Location is a fixed factor—it is what it is. The rest? That’s where strategy comes into play.
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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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
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 Report. Continue reading
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
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
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