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Market Analysis

Mortgage Rates Just Dropped Below 6%. Here’s Exactly What That Means If You’re Buying in Austin Right Now

On February 26, 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 5.98% -- the first time below 6% since 2022. Here...

Feb 27, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

The Real Estate Retirement Cliff: Why 40% of Agents Will Exit in 10 Years

Deloitte says 40% of the real estate industry reaches retirement age in the next decade. NAR says median agent age...

Feb 20, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

“Marry the House, Date the Rate” Was Always a Gamble. Here’s Why.

The popular real estate mantra promised easy refinancing later. Two years in, the math tells a different story.

Feb 13, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

The Floor Is Forming: Austin Real Estate Market January 2026

January 2026 data reveals a market finding its bottom. Sales volume is soft, but leading indicators point toward spring recovery.

Feb 13, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

We Already Know How to Make Mortgages Portable

Everyone is talking about portable mortgages like it is some radical new invention. But in commercial real estate, we already...

Feb 12, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Austin Housing Market Forecast 2026-2027: Prices, Inventory, and What to Expect

Austin's housing market is near the bottom of a multi-year correction. Here's the data-driven forecast for 2026-2027 and what it...

Feb 11, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Is 2026 the Best Time to Buy a Home in Austin? What the Data Actually Shows

Austin went from the hottest housing market in America to the slowest. With 128% more sellers than buyers and prices...

Feb 10, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Private Exclusive Listings Are Discrimination: Why They’re Bad for Everybody

Private exclusive listings recreate the same gatekeeping that Fair Housing laws were designed to eliminate. The data is clear, the...

Feb 7, 2026 Read More →

Investment Strategies

West Austin Luxury Market 2026: What Million-Dollar Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Austin generated $4.6 billion in million-dollar home sales in 2025 and luxury is outperforming the broader market. The data, the...

Feb 6, 2026 Read More →

Buyer's Guide

New Construction in West Austin 2026: Communities, Builders, and the Incentives You Should Know About

New construction is outperforming resale in Austin with better mortgage rates, builder incentives, and no bidding wars. Every major West...

Feb 6, 2026 Read More →

Lifestyle & Living

West Austin Home Prices by Neighborhood 2026: Where Prices Are Holding and Where They’re Softening

Community-level pricing data for every major West Austin neighborhood in one place. Medians, price per square foot, days on market,...

Feb 6, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Selling Your West Austin Home in 2026: Honest Pricing Strategy When the Market Has Shifted

Over half of Austin listings are cutting prices and the close-to-list ratio is 90.9%. Here is the honest pricing strategy...

Feb 6, 2026 Read More →

Buyer's Guide

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in West Austin?

Austin has the widest buyer-seller gap in the country. Here is what buyers are getting right now in West Austin,...

Feb 6, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Austin Housing Market Forecast 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Austin home prices are softening, inventory is at 13-year highs, and buyers have more leverage than at any point since...

Feb 6, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Dripping Springs Real Estate Market 2026: Prices, Trends, and the New Construction Flood

Dripping Springs home prices dropped 12.7% YoY while 8,000 new lots are permitted. What this supply tsunami means for buyers...

Jan 29, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Lakeway Real Estate Market 2026: A Local Agent’s Analysis

The Lakeway market is softer than surrounding areas. Here is what the numbers say, which neighborhoods are correcting, and what...

Jan 29, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Bee Cave Real Estate Market 2026: Prices, Trends, and What’s Next

Bee Cave median prices up 7% but price per sq ft down 7%. What the data really means for buyers...

Jan 29, 2026 Read More →

Buyer's Guide

Dripping Springs New Construction Guide 2026: Every Community, Builder, and Price

With 8,000+ permitted lots, Dripping Springs is booming. This guide covers every major new construction community, builder reputation, MUD taxes,...

Jan 29, 2026 Read More →

Buyer's Guide

The Complete Guide to Buying Waterfront on Lake Travis

Everything you need to know before buying Lake Travis waterfront property, from dock permits to water levels to what should...

Jan 29, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

What Happens to Your Home Value if Texas Eliminates Property Taxes

Governor Abbott wants to eliminate school property taxes for Texas homeowners. Here is what that could actually mean for your...

Jan 29, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Buying Homes in Austin 2026: The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Everything

Here’s what everyone’s missing about 2026 interest rates for Austin home buyers: The real variable isn’t Redfin’s forecast at 6.3%....

Jan 23, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Is Trump’s Institutional Ban Messing With Austin Equity? Here’s the Real Deal

If you’ve been scrolling through local Austin subreddits or news feeds this week, you’d think the federal government just shut...

Jan 23, 2026 Read More →

Market Analysis

Why Timing The Market Rarely Works (And What To Focus On Instead)

The real estate market has its ups and downs, so buyers and sellers sometimes try to time the market to...

Nov 10, 2025 Read More →

Market Analysis

The Impact Of Future City Planning On Property Values

Location is one of the most important factors in real estate pricing. Neighborhoods with thriving commercial businesses, access to community...

Dec 9, 2024 Read More →