Austin real estate market updates covering home prices, inventory, mortgage rates and housing trends for Central Texas buyers, sellers and investors.
Fall is officially here—even if Austin’s weather hasn’t gotten the memo yet. The first day of fall doesn’t mean it’s time to wrap every outdoor faucet or prepare for months of snow. In Central Texas, our homes usually move gradually from heavy air-conditioning use into mild days, cooler nights and eventually wetter and colder weather. […]
A Local Austin Broker Explains the 2026 Market If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in Austin, you’re probably asking the same question I hear almost every day: “Should I buy now, or should I wait until interest rates come down?” It’s a fair question. Mortgage rates have a significant impact on affordability, but
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in the Austin area but have been waiting for “the perfect time,” you’re certainly not alone. One of the most common questions I receive from buyers is: “Should I buy now, or should I wait until interest rates come down?” The answer depends on your personal goals,
When the Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts interest rates, it can directly influence mortgage rates, making home loans more affordable for buyers. While the Fed doesn’t control mortgage rates directly, its actions often signal shifts in the economy that impact borrowing costs. Lower federal interest rates typically encourage lenders to lower the rates on mortgages. For
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Real Estate News in Brief Rate cuts are definitely coming. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell sounded a bit more dovish in his testimony to Congress, and then the CPI inflation report for June came in lower than expected. It is very nice to see 30-yr mortgage rates moving below 7%! Inventory keeps rising. For the week ended
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