Midyear Housing Market Update

Housing markets across the nation are experiencing a transition back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and home sales. This transition is not a bad thing. The pandemic years were not sustainable. 

You may be wondering if now is a good time to act. As Central Texas' #1 independent brokerage, we obsess over keeping our clients informed. This is why we analyze the data, speak with experts, and curate content answering your most pressing questions. Keep reading as we break down mid-year projections and share what we are seeing in our local residential real estate market.

The San Antonio Board of REALTOR®’s June market report shows the following:

  • New listings increased 21% to 5,399 listings compared to June 2021 and increased 16%…
How to Price Your Home Correctly

If you’re a homeowner in Austin thinking about selling your home, you should make sure you’ve got a solid game plan to get the results you want. Selling your home isn’t as simple as putting a price on it and watching the bids roll in, and you can’t just price your home based on what homes in your area are selling for. Keep reading as we break down how to price your home and the importance of pricing correctly.

 

What’s my home worth?

When you start to think about selling your home, current market values can be challenging to pinpoint. Popping the question into your favorite search engine will provide you with a good starting point: home valuation tools. 

 

These tools, like this one offered by Realty Austin Compass, are one way to begin to get an…
Things to Do in August

Fitness in the Park

Every Friday in August

Start your Friday mornings with movement and mindfulness at Zilker Park during the Fitness in the Park Summer Series with Habitat. Held every Friday at 7 a.m. through August 29, this free wellness event features a 45-minute all-levels yoga flow followed by a refreshing cold plunge in Barton Springs. Bring your mat, towel, and water, and enjoy the peaceful setting of one of Austin’s most iconic parks. It is a rejuvenating way to connect with nature, community, and yourself before the day begins.

 

Blues on the Green

August 5 & 6

Blues on the Green returns to Zilker Park on August 5 and 6 for another unforgettable summer celebration. Hosted by Waterloo Media, this free concert series is one of Austin’s…
Everything You Need to Know About Locking in Your Mortgage Rate

Mortgage interest rates have undergone dramatic changes in 2022, and they can even change multiple times a day, sometimes rising and falling. It is important to understand how a mortgage rate lock can protect you from the time you apply for your loan and the time you close on your home. It’s essential for potential buyers to be aware of everything that impacts the total cost of your loan—including interest rates.

A mortgage rate lock guarantees the rate on your mortgage stays the same from the time you are first quoted a rate to the time you close. With inflation, rising home costs, and rate changes by the Federal Reserve, mortgage interest rates have been rising and changing by the day. In a shifting market, the best thing you can do is be informed…