Realty San Antonio Donates $15K to San Antonio Habitat for Humanity

On Friday, November 4, Realty San Antonio agents and staff gathered for their 2nd Annual San Antonio Habitat for Humanity home build to build a home for the Flores Family. Realty San Antonio agents donated $10,000 and 105 volunteer hours throughout the build.

The Flores family is thrilled to start building a better future and leave their unaffordable living conditions behind.  Homeowner Angelica Flores said, “We will feel secure in a new and nice neighborhood. With the affordable mortgage payment, it will allow me to go back to school.” Angelica also hopes her new home will allow her to cut back on hours at work and sign her boys up for a sport. “Having this home will make me feel like I achieved something great. We can’t wait to be living in our own…

San Antonio Housing Market Report November 2022

Whether you are a current or prospective homeowner or renter or are considering buying or selling, it is important to know how the current state of the market impacts your daily decisions while living in Central Texas. Our blogs are written to provide you with the data to create clarity so that you can make informed real estate-related decisions. Read below to gain valuable market insights and connect with one of our local agents today!

Median home prices in San Antonio declined for the fifth month in a row to $314,625 from their peak in June at $348,200. Homes are still appreciating year over year by 5% for the month of November 2022 according to data from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®. Homes are now selling for 94% of their asking price, as…

Austin Housing Market Report November 2022

Whether you are a current or prospective homeowner or renter or considering buying or selling, it is important to know how the current state of the market impacts your daily decisions while living in Central Texas. Our blogs are written to provide you with the data to create clarity so that you can make informed real estate-related decisions. Read below to gain valuable market insights and connect with one of our local agents today!

For the first time since 2019, median home prices in Austin remained unchanged year over year at $467,000 for the month of November 2022, according to the Austin Board of REALTORS®. Home prices in Austin have declined for six consecutive months from their peak in May at $550,000. Homes are now selling for 90% of their…

Is Buying a Home Still a Good Investment?

Whether you are a current or prospective homeowner or renter, and regardless of whether you are considering buying or selling, it is important to know how the current state of the market impacts your daily decisions while living in Austin. We understand the importance of providing you with a transparent outlook on the health of the local market so that you can make informed real estate-related decisions. Read below to gain valuable market insights and connect with one of our local agents today!

 

Mortgage rates have eased into the mid-6% range, improving affordability compared to last year’s highs. At the same time, Austin’s housing supply has risen to 5.9 months of inventory, giving buyers more choices and negotiating power. Sellers are responding with…

55 Realty Austin Agents Win Top Honors at Platinum Top 50 Awards

The process of buying and selling a home is an exciting, albeit stressful one. That's why people need a trusted, qualified, and professional agent on their team. These days, it's easy to find a home online without the help of an agent. However, the benefits of having agent representation far outweigh the cons. Through the PT50 recognition program, the organization has cultivated an inclusive list of qualified residential agents. PT50 agents check all the boxes; they're at the top of their game professionally, but are also committed to spending their time in the community and pursuing industry excellence.

Realty Austin proudly congratulated 55 top agents who were honored at the Platinum Top 50 Awards ceremony on Thursday, December 15, 2022. 19 Realty…

Should I Sell My House Now?

Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or considering buying or selling, it's crucial to understand how the current Austin market affects your daily decisions. We aim to provide transparent insights on the local market to help you make informed choices. Check out our blogs for valuable data, and connect with one of our local agents today!

 

As we near the end of the year, Austin's housing market is shifting. The number of homes for sale has increased by 13% year-over-year, while median prices have shown consistency by only increasing 1.3% compared to last year. This gives buyers more options and stronger negotiating power. For sellers, lower prices and falling mortgage rates can work in your favor. More affordable homes mean increased interest from buyers,…

Will There Be More Housing Inventory in 2023?

Whether you are a current or prospective homeowner or renter, and regardless if you are considering buying or selling, it is important to know how the current state of the market impacts your daily decisions while living in Austin.  We understand the importance of providing you with a transparent outlook on the health of the local market so that you can make informed real estate-related decisions. Our blogs are here to provide you with the data to create clarity. Read below to gain valuable market insights and connect with one of our local agents today!

Will There Be More Housing Inventory in 2023?

It is not likely there will be such an influx of inventory in 2023. There are a record number of equity-rich homeowners who bought or refinanced during…

6 Realty San Antonio Agents Win Top Honors at Platinum Top 50 Awards

The process of buying and selling a home is an exciting, albeit stressful one. That's why people need a trusted, qualified, and professional agent on their team. These days, it's easy to find a home online without the help of an agent. However, the benefits of having agent representation far outweigh the cons. Through the PT50 recognition program, the organization has cultivated an inclusive list of qualified residential agents. PT50 agents check all the boxes; they're at the top of their game professionally but are also committed to spending their time in the community and pursuing industry excellence.

Realty San Antonio proudly congratulated 6 top agents who were honored at the Platinum Top 50 Awards ceremony on Friday, December 9, 2022. Agents were…

Realty Austin Appoints Gabe Richter as Chief Executive Officer

AUSTIN, TX—December 8, 2022—Realty Austin | Realty San Antonio, the top independent real estate firm in Central Texas, with over 630 agents and $5.5 billion in annual sales, appoints Gabe Richter as Chief Executive Officer of the company.

An experienced business leader, Richter has over 20 years of experience in the residential real estate industry as a Marketing, Technology, and Operations executive. Gabe joined the company as Head of Technology in 2018 after serving as Senior Vice President of Technology at a national brokerage firm for over 15 years. During his tenure, Richter led a development team to create an innovative home search platform, reworked the company’s CRM solution, implemented an expansion brand for Realty San Antonio,  and…