Something has shifted in how people search for a home in Austin. It’s quieter than the frenzy of 2021 and 2022, but in many ways it’s more meaningful. The buyers we’re working with in 2026 aren’t just chasing square footage or school ratings. They’re asking a different question: does this neighborhood fit my life? According…
A sweeping executive order and rapid AI adoption are reshaping the mortgage industry. Here is what the changes mean for Austin buyers right now.
If you have been watching the housing market this spring, you have probably noticed that it does not feel quite the way everyone expected. Inventory is up. Homes are sitting longer. Affordability has not improved the way forecasters predicted. And buyers across the country are pausing, reassessing, and in some cases walking away from deals….
If you are buying a home in Austin this year, there is a piece of Texas law that could save you hundreds of dollars annually on your property tax bill. The 89th Texas Legislature passed some of the most significant property tax relief measures the state has seen in years, and the changes are in…
If you bought a home in Texas in the last few years, or you are planning to, property taxes are one of the most important line items in your monthly budget. Good news: the Texas 89th Legislature passed significant changes to the state’s property tax structure, and many of them took effect on January 1,…
If you have been watching the news or keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you have probably noticed two things: the Federal Reserve has not moved its benchmark rate, and yet mortgage rates have not exactly dropped either. In fact, rates have been climbing modestly over the past several weeks. Here is what is…
For the second consecutive meeting, the Federal Reserve voted in March 2026 to hold its benchmark federal funds rate steady at the 3.50% to 3.75% target range. That decision, while expected by most economists, carries real implications for Austin buyers who are watching the market and trying to figure out when to move. Here is…
Mortgage rates have been swinging between 6.2% and 6.5% in early April 2026. Here is what is driving the volatility, what it means for Austin home buyers, and the concrete steps you can take right now.
If you’ve been watching mortgage rates this week, you’ve noticed something unusual: rates have been moving in two directions at once, depending on the day. After Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.46% as of April 2, daily trackers showed rates dipping to the low-to-mid 6% range by April 4. For Austin buyers…
If you have been watching the Austin housing market lately, you may have seen some headlines that sound alarming. Texas ranked near the bottom in a new national housing study, Austin posted a dip in median sale prices, and homes are sitting on the market longer than they were during the peak. What does all…