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"America Added Millions of Households—but Austin’s Growth Is in a League of Its Own"

Realtor.com writes, "America added millions of households over the past decade. But one metro is in a league of its own: Austin, TX, has added 51% more households in the same time.

Nationally, households grew about 13% from 2014 to 2024, according to a new analysis by the National Association of Realtors®.

"Growth surged during the [COVID-19] pandemic, but even now, Austin is still expanding about 2.5 times faster than the U.S. overall," Nadia Evangelou, principal economist and author of the study, tells Realtor.com®.

"That tells you this isn’t a short-term boom—it’s sustained economic momentum. It’s strong job growth, business expansion, and long-term opportunity all working together. That combination keeps pulling people in, and that…

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"Austin housing market saw demand surge in January, report finds"

CultureMap Austin writes, "Austin's real estate market began the new year with a strong month of stable housing prices, an increase in active residential listings for sale, and a spike in pending sales, according to Unlock MLS' latest Central Texas Housing Report.

Pending sales for homes in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan statistical area (MSA) surged 10.1 percent from January 2025, the report found, totaling 2,349 pending transactions last month.

Unlock MLS suggests the increase in pending sales means buyer demand is strengthening across Central Texas, corroborated by a 1.4-month decrease in the months of inventory (meaning the time it would take for all houses to sell in the region). The report says this shift indicates the…

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"Hutto, Pflugerville housing markets see uptick in sales"

Community Impact writes, "The Hutto and Pflugerville housing market saw a year-over-year increase in home sales in January, according to data provided by Unlock MLS.

Overview

The number of homes sold in Hutto rose by around 96% in January, compared to January 2025, while Pflugerville saw a slight uptick with a 4.5% increase.

The median price of those home sales—59 in Hutto and 70 in Pflugerville—were lower compared to the same time last year. The median price of homes sold in Hutto dropped to $319,445, while Pflugerville’s median price lowered to $377,000.

The price of Hutto and Pflugerville homes mimicked what happened throughout the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area, which saw a 2.3% decline in median prices. However,…

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Top-selling Realtors to get spotlight - Austin Business Journal

Austin Business Journal shares,"Every year we ask local Realtors to give us their statistics — number of homes sold, dollar volume, most expensive sold home and more — so we can rank them for ABJ's annual Residential Real Estate Awards luncheon.

The numbers have been crunched and the winners have been identified. Some of them competed solo, others banded together in teams. Some made the list by selling several homes a week. Others made the cut because they sold only a few, but they were mega-mansions.

Use this list if you're a homebuyer or seller trying to navigate this interesting housing market. It's arguably a buyer's market overall, except perhaps when it comes to high-end homes, of which Realtors cite a suddenly strong demand.

Do you run a…

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"Central Texas housing market opens 2026 with ample listings, stable prices and renewed buyer momentum"

Unlock MLS writes, "According to the January Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS, pending sales increased to 2,349 transactions, up 10.1% year over year and up more than 23% from December, signaling strengthening buyer demand as Central Texas approaches the spring homebuying season. At the same time, months of inventory declined by nearly one month compared to last year, an indication that growing demand is absorbing new supply as it enters the market. Active listings remained relatively steady at 10,083 properties while the median home price held at $400,495, down 2.3% from January 2025. Together, the data points to a market environment where buyer demand is keeping pace with new listing activity.

Vaike O’Grady, market research advisor…

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"America Slowly Tilts Toward a Buyer’s Market as Listings Pile Up in More Metros"

Realtor.com writes, "Home shoppers closed out the year on strong footing in Sun Belt metros that moved deeper into buyer’s market territory, with surging inventory, longer listing times, and greater price flexibility from sellers—as more cities tipped into buyer-friendly conditions.

Researchers at Realtor.com® analyzed housing data across the 50 largest U.S. metros, focusing on months of supply. They identified the top 10 buyer's markets, the vast majority of which were concentrated in either the South or the West. Riverside, CA, a newcomer to the ranking, clinched the seventh spot.

Beyond that elite group, the list of buyer's markets has grown to 18 metros boasting more than six months of supply.

The months of supply metric indicates how…

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"Austin's luxury housing market shows 'strong momentum' for 2026"

Austin Business Journal reports, "Austin's housing market expects a flat year, but on the upper end of the spectrum high-spending homebuyers seem prepared to buck the trend.

Many luxury real estate brokers report activity picking up. Wade Giles, of the Giles Group at Compass, went so far to say he’s seen a “real frenzy” the past several weeks. High-end listings are grabbing multiple offers and open houses are bustling — a noticeable shift from last year.

“These are numbers that we haven’t seen in quite some time,” Giles said. “We’re all kind of experiencing the same thing … really strong momentum going into the year.”

That outlook comes as local housing experts expect a flat year for home sales in the general market. Austin Board of Realtor…

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"Dirt is moving at The District in Round Rock"

Austin Business Journal shares, "Nearly seven years after a development agreement for Round Rock’s $500 million, long-anticipated mixed-use project The District was originally approved, developer Mark IV Capital has secured an $86 million construction loan to start building the first phase, according to an announcement.

California-based developer Mark IV Capital broke ground on The District in March 2025, six years after Round Rock City Council approved a development agreement in 2019. In the years between project approval and the groundbreaking, the scope of the plans ballooned both in size and cost, with expectations that it would cost in excess of $500 million at full build-out, according to previous reporting.

While The District, located on 66…

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"Homebuyers Are Gaining Leverage as Housing Market Cools—Giving Them More Time To Purchase"

Realtor.com reports, "The housing market is cooling, and it's not because of the winter storm that impacted much of the country. It's because of slower listing activity and price softening, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends Report for the week ending Jan. 31.

The data reveals the year is starting off more buyer-friendly, with higher inventory and falling home prices, allowing home shoppers more time to make decisions.

Realtor.com economists are expecting the housing market to be more balanced this year—a reality that would be shaped by steadier price growth, mortgage rates, and negotiating power that leans toward buyers.

While mortgage interest rates have hovered closer to the 6% mark, they've edged up the past few weeks.…

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"2026 kitchen remodels will prioritize functionality over looks, says Houzz"

CultureMap Austin writes, "If the new year brings tackling long-awaited renovation projects for Austin homeowners, then an outdated kitchen should be high on the priority list, according to Houzz.

The online interior design platform just released its 2026 Kitchen Trends Study, which surveyed nearly 1,800 homeowners to discover emerging trends for recent, current, or planned kitchen renovation projects.

Compared to last year's report, more homeowners are becoming fed up with the lack of functionality in their deteriorating kitchens. Plus, a third of respondents are pursuing renovations because they finally have the financial means, and a quarter are seeking improvements to boost their resale value.

Depending on the scale of the remodel, major…

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