June Austin Housing Market Report

The Austin Board of REALTORS (ABOR) reported that a record-setting number of June transactions contributed to a 16.5% increase in home sales during the first half of 2021. A record of 4,369 Austin homes was sold in the month of June, an 8.6% increase year over year.

Home prices continue to skyrocket, as the median price increased 43% to $482,364—an all-time record. Sales dollar volume jumped 55.7% to $2,621,271,158, as pending sales slightly decreased 1.8% to 4,419.

Housing inventory declined 1.1 months to 0.6 months of inventory. Although the market is tight and competitive, ABOR reports that more homes are being sold than in previous years.

“Our market has established its own new normal, as median prices climb while inventory remains low,” says Susan…
Unique Austin Homes For Sale

Austin, TX – Austin is known for keeping it weird and quirky, extending to real estate. There are a variety of homes for sale in Austin that are far from the average cookie-cutter property. If you’re looking for a home that is outside of the ordinary, look no further! Take a look at a few unique Austin homes for sale and view all Austin-area homes for sale at RealtyAustin.com.

3206 WESTHILL DRIVE 

Sophisticated fixtures, unique finishes, and spacious living areas create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The main floor includes an expansive living/dining/kitchen area that opens onto a large patio with sliding glass doors. An entertainer’s dream, complete with top-of-the-line Thermador appliances. Plenty of…
Realty Austin Reinvents Home Search Experience with New Mobile-Friendly, Map-Centric Website

AUSTIN, TX—Realty Austin, the #1 independent residential real estate brokerage in Austin, is excited to announce the launch of their completely redesigned and most advanced home search website, realtyaustin.com. For the last 2 years, the brokerage has reimagined the home search experience into a new modern, mobile-friendly, and map-centric website designed to help clients, their co-buyer(s) and agents collaborate on favorite listings to find their dream home faster than ever before.

Reinvent Your Home Search Experience

Explore More Than 7,000 Neighborhoods

Detailed market statistics, sold prices, and school ratings for more than 7,000 neighborhoods and schools.

Create…
Living the Downtown Life in Austin

It's pretty easy to see that Austin and its surrounding areas are among the most rapidly expanding cities in the US. Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and the small towns surrounding Austin are experiencing major growth. If you're one of the many people who work in downtown Austin, you may have considered moving to one of these towns and commuting to work, but what you may not realize is that downtown Austin is quite livable and offers a distinct sense of community. Here are 5 reasons to love the downtown Austin lifestyle.

Convenience

One of the big myths about living in downtown Austin is that it is a pain to get around. The truth is twofold—first, you don't need to get around as much when everything you want is within a 4 block radius of your…
Fall Festivals in Austin

Austinites enjoy their festivals as frequently as they enjoy their breakfast tacos and BBQ…Every. Single. Day. Fall is the perfect season to get back outside and enjoy the outdoors without the heat and humidity that comes with summer. Austin Festivals cover every niche from live music and film, to Formula One race cars. They are a huge part of Austin’s eclectic culture, so make plans to attend one of Realty Austin’s top picks for Fall festivals.

September Festivals

Fantastic Fest

September 19- September 26
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Experience the world of sci-fi, horror, and gore at Alamo Drafthouse’s annual film festival. Fantastic Fest is the largest film festival in the U.S. that specializes in the genres of horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and…
The Best Trails for Kids in Austin

There is plenty of hiking to be done in Austin, but it can be intimidating to venture out onto a trail without knowing how deep into the woods it goes. Good trails for kids usually range from 1 to 3 miles, so you don’t tire them out too much, and should be accessible by walking, running, and biking. Give the kids something to do this weekend and get them outside for some healthy exercise. These good trails for kids can be found throughout Austin!

Lady Bird Lake Trail

One of the easiest and prettiest trails in the whole city is the Boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake, a modernized structure that weaves along the riverbank with amazing views of Austin. You and the kids can easily bike, rollerblade, walk, or run along Lady Bird Lake by way of the Boardwalk for…
Economic Outlook for Central Texas

HOW IS COVID-19 IMPACTING THE AUSTIN HOUSING MARKET?

AUSTIN, TX— Watch as Realty Austin’s co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jonathan Boatwright, interviews nationally recognized real estate economist, Dr. Mark Dotzour. Learn what to expect for mortgage rates, home prices, job growth, the stock market, and more. Read a summary of the Q&A topics covered below!

Q & A

How will unemployment in Central Texas compare to the U.S.?

The state of Texas’ economy has such a positive business environment. People can’t wait to move here from other parts of the country that are not as business-friendly. Considering this, the state of Texas is going to fare well on a relative basis when compared to the U.S. Each city in…
Free Summer Concerts in Austin

They don't call Austin "The Live Music Capital of the World" for nothing. As the temperatures get hotter and the days get longer, Austinites flock to favorite live music destinations to enjoy some summer jams. The best part, Austin loves music so much, there's no shortage of free shows to take in. If you're looking for an Austin free, live music schedule, scroll through our favorite free summer concerts below.

  • Blues on the Green

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    Austinites are always longing for live music, and during these long summer nights, there are plenty of chances to get your fill! Blues on the Green is the longest series of free summertime concerts hosted by KGSR Radio Austin! KGSR invites music lovers to Zilker Park every Wednesday of every month in the summer to enjoy…
Touch-A-Truck 2020

AUSTIN, TX —Realty Austin is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 10th Annual Touch-a-Truck benefiting SAFE | Austin’s Children’s Shelter. We are going virtual this year with the all-new Touch-A-Truck Virtual Ride Along series! Since the beginning of the pandemic, SAFE has seen an increased need for safe housing and is looking to the community to help uplift their programs. Many of SAFE’s clients move into the Shelter with nothing and need help to build a new home. Donations to cover the unforeseen costs on the campus due to COVID are needed most right now and Realty Austin is on a mission to help them buy necessary shelter supplies, cleaning products, and baby care products. 

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Donate to a Local Non-Profit Charity for Amplify Austin

Amplify Austin is hosting its annual “I Live Here, I Give Here”, charity marathon that lasts 24 hours where Austinites have the chance to give back to the city. The “festival of giving” is a fast, fun and easy way for anyone, even those outside of Austin, to assist nonprofits in the area with critical needs.

Realty Austin is on a mission to support safe and affordable housing for all. In 2019, we launched our We're for Here campaign, a pledge to uplift our neighbors in need of safe, affordable housing solutions. Help us spread the love by giving to one of our partner charities:

  • Austin Habitat for Humanity
  • SAFE| Children's Shelter
  • Foundation Communities
  • Community First Village! Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Fundraising will begin March 5th at 6…
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