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,…

Navigating the Austin real estate market? Get empowered with the latest insights and guidance. Whether buying or selling, connect with a local agent today and make informed decisions tailored to your real estate goals.

Mortgage Rates In 2025: What Buyers And Sellers Should Know

Mortgage rates have remained one of the most closely watched factors in the housing market this year. While rates are still higher than many buyers would prefer, recent months have brought more stability compared to the sharper swings seen earlier in the cycle. That steadier pattern is helping buyers and sellers plan with more clarity as the market looks ahead to 2026.

As of December 29th, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.19%, according to Mortgage News…

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 San Antonio. 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 monthly blog is here to provide you with the data to create clarity.

What’s in This Issue?

This month’s market report blog covers the following questions on everyone’s mind. Read below to gain valuable market insights and connect with one of our local agents today!

• Are market conditions more favorable towards buyers?
• What caused the growth…

As home sales slow, price reductions soar, and mortgage rates increase, motivated sellers and builders are leveraging interest rate buydown incentives to make their homes more attractive and affordable.

This type of mortgage assistance may help offset the impacts of the market cool down, bridging the gap between what sellers want or need and what buyers are willing or able to pay. A win-win for both parties.

The idea is straightforward: Sellers and builders can make their home listings more attractive to buyers by lowering the buyer’s monthly mortgage payments. This financing strategy of sellers and builders paying money upfront to the buyer's lender in exchange for a temporary reduction in the mortgage interest rate is known as a 2-1 buydown.

Deciding to sell your home is a big choice. When it comes to selling a house in today’s marketplace, there are more innovative solutions in the real estate industry than ever before. With creative models such as buy before you sell, instant or simple sales, trade-ins, sell and buy in one simple move, buy on your timeline, and more, the ability to achieve convenience, speed, profit, and quality are more attainable than ever before.

No matter your path forward, you want to have someone advocating for you to achieve your definition of success. The right real estate agent will help guide you to understand the options available in your area so you can make the most informative decision for your future. Your agent will also factor in current market…

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…

We know that selling your home can be a complex process, especially when you haven’t done it before. Even if you have, things change as frequently as the market, so there’s a lot to consider each time. We’re proud to be a resource for sellers in the San Antonio area looking to make the most of their home sales. Our experienced agents average 10 years of experience and sell more homes on average than any other top brokerage firm in Central Texas.

Having a home seller checklist is a great way to complement the process of working with a real estate agent when you decide it’s time to sell your home. We’ve used our background and insight to help set you up for smooth sailing, so all you have to worry about is checking items off the list.

While some things…

We know that selling your home can be a complex process, especially when you haven’t done it before. Even if you have, things change as frequently as the market, so there’s a lot to consider each time. We’re proud to be a resource for sellers in the Austin area looking to make the most of their home sales. Our experienced agents average 10 years of experience and sell more homes on average than any other top 25 brokerage firm in Austin. 

Having a home seller checklist is a great way to complement the process of working with a real estate agent when you decide it’s time to sell your home. We’ve used our background and insight to help set you up for smooth sailing, so all you have to worry about is checking items off the list. 

While some things in this…

Selling your home is an exciting but challenging endeavor. To ensure a smooth and profitable sale, it's crucial to put your best foot forward. One of the keys to success in the real estate market is effective home staging and hosting memorable home showings. In this blog, we'll guide you through essential tips for staging your home and making the most of your property's showings. And remember, our local agents are here to help you every step of the way!

1. Declutter and Depersonalize

Before potential buyers set foot in your home, it's essential to declutter and depersonalize your space. Removing personal items like family photos and excessive décor allows buyers to envision themselves in the house. Organize and simplify your belongings to…