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COLLEGE STATION – Sales of luxury homes – those priced at $1 million or more – have risen significantly from pre-pandemic levels in Texas’ four largest metros, with Austin showing particularly strong momentum. The number of luxury homes sold in Austin in the first five months of 2022 was almost twic
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA BEGINS RETURN TO PRE-PANDEMIC HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® June and Mid-Year 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report, a triple-digit gain in active listings year over year pushed housing inventory
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA INVENTORY IMPROVES WHILE CLOSINGS REMAIN ROBUST CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® May 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report, active listings experienced triple digit percentage growth year over year and inventory rose to ove
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point—its largest hike in nearly three decades "The increase is in response to continued high inflation," said Dr. Harold Hunt, research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center. "This is intended
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA MARKET REMAINS COMPETITIVE AS HOME SALES DIP IN APRIL CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — April residential home sales decreased across the Austin-Round Rock MSA for the second month in a row according to the Austin Board of REALTORS® April 2022 Central Texas Housing Ma
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA First Quarter 2022 Executive Summary Metro area sales volume decreased 1% to 8,182 transactions. Median price increased 25.9% year-over-year to $500,000. 2022 Q1 months inventory for all residential properties rose 44.1% year-over-year to .5 months. Metro area residential prope
MARCH HOME SALES DECLINE AND INVENTORY TICKS UP AS HOME PRICES SET RECORDS ACROSS MSA CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — The Austin-Round Rock MSA experienced a decline in residential home sales, while a slight increase in housing inventory coincided with a new all-time record for median sa
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA HOUSING MARKET POSTS STRONG FEBRUARY, MARKET POISED FOR BIG YEAR CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) February Central Texas Housing Report, closed listings increased 11.3% year over year to 2,581 sales across the Austin-
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA SALES, NEW LISTINGS DIP AS EXPERTS CALL FOR UPDATED POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE MORE HOUSING, STREAMLINED PROCESS CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — In January, the Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market experienced an overall decline in closed sales compared to January 2021 a
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Summary Metro area sales volume decreased 7.7% to 9,931 transactions. Median price increased 27.9% year-over-year to $466,860. 2021 Q4 months inventory for all residential properties rose 2.5% year-over-year to .6 months. Metro area residential p
Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market sets records in 2021 Home sales accounted for more than $23 billion in economic activity in 2021 CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, Texas – According to the December 2021 and Year-End Central Texas Housing Market Report released by the Austin Board of REAL
December is a time for giving, but January is a time for saving, and here in Texas the saving starts on the first day of the year. January 1st is the all-important day for homeowners to take advantage of the homestead tax exemption. This article will cover the exemption in detail. Read on to see [&h
Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market on track for record year despite dip in November home sales Majority of homes sold between $250,000-$500,000 in November, indicating accessibility in housing market ECONOMIC NEWS November MSA jobs increased from 1,123,300 to 1,189,400, according to the latest f
Austin Round-Rock housing market remains stable, on track for record year AUSTIN, Texas–– According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) October 2021 Central Texas Housing Report, the Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market remains on track for a record-breaking year, even as the market continues i
Austin isn't your typical city – and this is especially true in today’s real estate market. Year after year, Austin's home demand exceeds supply, resulting in escalating home values well above the national average. When COVID-19 came to the scene, there were questions of how it would affect home pri
Buffalo Hunt – Stephanie Hunt Our Austin native, Tyler Shelton takes an inside look at the Austin music scene with local musician Stephanie Hunt aka @WeAreBuffaloHunt. Watch along as they explore Austin's robust music culture, favorite music venues & neighborhoods. Check out the video above & below.
Housing market continues calming trend across Austin Round-Rock MSA Addressing affordability and increasing inventory a top priority for region AUSTIN, Texas – According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) September 2021 Central Texas Housing Report, the Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market
Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market calming, still a top-market in U.S. Sales activity reflects typical seasonality, price gains maintained AUSTIN, Texas – According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) August 2021 Central Texas Housing Report, home sales decreased 4.6% compared to August 202
If you've never been to Austin, the city's semi-official motto – Keep Austin weird – may sound a bit…well, weird to you. But once you spend a long weekend in the capital of Texas, you'll learn exactly what it means. Some call it diversity; some call it quirkiness; others call it charm. Stil
Austin-area home sales dip 9.9% in July Slowing sales growth indicates market stabilization AUSTIN, Texas – Residential home sales decreased across the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for the first time since May 2020, according to the Austin Board of REALTORS® July 2021 Cen
The first 6 months of 2021 have introduced incredible growth in the Austin housing market. Throughout Round Rock all the way to Austin, the area sees an 8.6% sales increase yearly. In 2021, in just 6 months, sales increased by 16.5%. Sales prices increased 55.7%, meaning more houses are being sold a
Volume of homes sold in June sets records, demonstrates sustained market strength across Austin-Round Rock MSA Market also posted significant gains in first half of 2021 AUSTIN, Texas— According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) June and Midyear Central Texas Housing Market Report, 4,369 ho
Austin, Texas April 2021 Housing Market Statistics If you're considering selling your home in Austin, Texas, it's an ideal time for you. However, if you're thinking of buying a home, act fast. The Austin housing market is on the rise, so while you will pay more for a home now than a year ago, it's [
CENTRAL TEXAS MAY 2021 HOUSING MARKET CONTINUES TO MAKE GAINS, BREAK RECORDS Housing affordability a top priority for the region. AUSTIN, Texas – The greater Austin area posted record-breaking gains in May, as the median home price reached an all-time high—for any month on record—of $465,000, whil