DOGE Just Cut $1 Billion in Housing Programs. Here’s the Real Impact on Austin Homebuyers and Renters
March 1, 2026
DOGE terminated a $1 billion HUD housing program and proposed cutting half of HUD staff. Here is what it actually…
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Redfin Says We’re in the “Great Housing Reset.” Here’s the Data That Shows Austin May Be at the Bottom Right Now.
February 28, 2026
Redfin named Austin one of 22 cities in their Great Housing Reset. After a 20% price correction from peak, the…
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Austin Just Got Named the Slowest Housing Market in America. Here’s Why That’s Your Green Light.
February 28, 2026
Redfin just named Austin the slowest housing market among 50 major US cities. 106 days on market. 128% more sellers…
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What Are Closing Costs When Buying a Home in Texas? The Complete 2026 Guide
February 27, 2026
What buyers actually pay at closing in Texas, broken down line by line. Real dollar amounts, 2026 data, Austin market…
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Mortgage Rates Just Dropped Below 6%. Here’s Exactly What That Means If You’re Buying in Austin Right Now
February 27, 2026
On February 26, 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 5.98% -- the first time below 6% since 2022. Here…
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Sell and Buy at the Same Time in Austin: How to Navigate the Bridge
February 27, 2026
Selling your Austin home while buying your next one does not have to be a logistical nightmare. Bridge loans, sale…
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Closing Costs in Texas Explained: What Austin Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay
February 27, 2026
Closing costs in Texas catch a lot of people off guard. Here is exactly what buyers and sellers pay on…
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Austin Home Inspection Checklist: What Central Texas Buyers Need to Watch For
February 26, 2026
A home inspection in Austin is not like a home inspection anywhere else. Clay soil foundations, freeze-damaged pipes, aging electrical…
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Water, Wells, and Septic: What Hill Country Homebuyers Need to Know
February 26, 2026
Buying in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Spicewood, or anywhere beyond the Austin utility lines? Water and septic are not details you…
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Rent vs. Buy in Austin 2026: The Real Math Behind the Decision
February 20, 2026
The monthly gap between renting and buying in Austin is real. But 2026 has changed the math in ways most…
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