The Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting is one week away. On April 28 and 29, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will convene to decide whether to hold, cut, or raise the benchmark federal funds rate. For anyone buying or refinancing a home in Austin right now, this is worth paying close attention to….
Something notable is happening in the Austin housing market this spring, and if you’ve been sitting on the fence about buying, the data says now is a good time to pay attention. According to new numbers from Unlock MLS (reported by the Austin American-Statesman, April 2026), Austin metro home prices fell about 3% year-over-year in…
If you have been watching the Austin real estate market and wondering whether now is a good time to buy, the data from the last few weeks paints a clearer picture than we have had in years. The short version: Austin is squarely in buyer-friendly territory, and the window to use that to your advantage…
The Priorities Have Shifted Walk-in closets and granite countertops used to top every buyer’s wish list. In 2026, Austin buyers are asking different questions before they fall in love with a property. They want to know what is within walking distance. They want to understand the neighborhood’s long-term trajectory. They want to know how the…
There is a new threat targeting homebuyers at the closing table, and it is more convincing than ever. AI-powered wire fraud is surging in 2026, and the real estate and mortgage industry is squarely in the crosshairs. If you are buying a home, you need to know about this before you wire a single dollar….
Builder confidence just took a meaningful hit. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, the most closely watched measure of homebuilder sentiment in the country, fell to 34 in April 2026. That’s down 4 points from March and the lowest reading since September 2025. For Austin buyers weighing new construction versus existing homes, this data matters….
Big changes are underway in Austin’s housing landscape, and if you are planning to buy in the next 12 to 24 months, it pays to understand them. From a newly retooled city density program that could bring nearly 20,000 homes to the metro, to statewide Texas legislation reshaping how affordable housing gets built and taxed,…
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its March 2026 meeting. Here is what the current economic landscape, from cooling jobs data to tariff-driven inflation, means for Austin buyers navigating mortgage rates in April 2026.
If you have been watching the Austin housing market and wondering whether now is the right time to buy, you are not alone. The data coming out of the Austin-area MLS this April tells an interesting story, one that actually favors buyers more than any time in recent memory. Let us break down what is…
If you have been watching the Austin real estate market, here is what the latest data is telling us heading into spring 2026. And if you are thinking about buying this year, there is some genuinely good news in these numbers. The Current Numbers: Where Austin Stands Right Now As of early April 2026, the…