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"Delayed Jobs Data Drops Surprises as Housing Market Gains Momentum"

Realtor.com reports, "After weeks of delayed data, we finally have an update on the labor market—and it’s not exactly what most people expected.

Data that was delayed by the federal government shutdown is starting to trickle out. We learned that hiring was more robust than many expected in September, with 119,000 jobs added in the month—largely in the health care, food services, and social assistance industries. Still, some sectors saw job declines, including transportation and warehousing and the federal government.

Although government data on unemployment insurance claims has been remarkably stable, private data shows a jump in layoff announcements in 2025. Against this hiring and separations backdrop, the unemployment rate trended up to 4.4%…

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"More homes will hit the market in 2026. Here's the pricing outlook."

Austin Business Journal shares, "More homes are going to hit the market in 2026 — but don’t expect home prices to drop in the near future.

A new report by the National Association of Realtors predicts existing-home sales will jump by 14% in 2026. That’s because of a combination of dropping mortgage rates and improving market stability after several years. 

But, despite the number of new homes hitting the market, prices are still projected to go up by 4% in 2026, as demand remains steady and supply remains lower than normal. 

“Next year is really the year that we will see a measurable increase in sales,” said NAR National Economist Lawrence Yun. “Home prices nationwide are in no danger of declining.”

Mortgage rates are projected to go down…

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"Texas scores No. 1 city in US for homebuyers, report shows"

MYSA.com writes, "If you're looking for a new home, one Central Texas city just might have exactly what you need. Texas' capital city was recently recognized for having the strongest market in America for homebuyers, according to a new Redfin report.

The online real estate brokerage crowned Austin with the No. 1 spot on its top 10 list of the strongest buyers markets of September 2025. All but two of Redfin's best buyers markets were in Florida or Texas, with major cities like San Antonio, Houston and Dallas also in the mix.

To determine the rankings, Redfin analyzed the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas using proprietary data on the typical time from a buyer’s first tour to close of purchase, MLS data on active listings and pending sales.…

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"Falling Mortgage Rates Boost Housing Market for Now—as Government Shutdown Enters Second Month, Clouding Outlook"

Realtor.com reports, "Mortgage rates just hit 6.17%—their lowest in more than a year. Also this week, the Fed cut rates again. Together, this could provide some real momentum for the housing market. 

But with an economy sending mixed signals and the government shutdown clouding the data picture, uncertainty is creeping in.  

That’s this week’s big story: Momentum meeting uncertainty. Lower rates are trying to push the housing market forward, and macro risks are pulling it back.

On one side, momentum: Since May, mortgage rates have fallen by 70 basis points, saving a typical buyer about $150 a month—that’s nearly $2,000 a year in payments. 

On the other side, uncertainty: Without the usual labor market data, Fed Chair Jerome Powell compared…

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"Austin affected by rising national trend of home buyers ghosting deals"

CultureMap Austin shares, "home buyers across the United States are ghosting sellers at record rates, and Austin is not exempt from the trend. Real estate marketplace Redfin tracked which metros saw the most buyers getting cold feet before closing real estate deals: thankfully Austin wasn't in the top 10, but it did see a significant increase since last year.

Redfin says 13.8 percent of Austin home purchases were called off in September, an increase from 11.8 percent in 2024. San Antonio ranked No. 2 overall, with the highest pull-out rate in Texas at 19 percent. Elsewhere in Texas, Dallas and Fort Worth also saw top 10 rates of home sale cancellations.

Tampa, Florida, topped the list with a cancellation rate of 20.1 percent. The national…

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"Austin is the top buyer’s market for homes in the US"

ATX Today reports, "130%. That’s the percent by which home sellers outnumber buyers in Austin, which was ranked the top buyer’s market in the country earlier this week.

The Capital City had more than twice as many sellers (17,403) as it did buyers (7,568) in September, according to a study from Redfin. That’s a pretty big swing for Austin, as sellers outnumbered buyers by 81% in September 2024.

Additionally, Texas tied with Florida for the most-represented state in the top 10, with San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston also appearing.

Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point in 2025, so if you’re looking for housing in Austin, here are a few stats about Travis County from the Austin Board of Realtors.

• The median sales price is $485,000,…

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"Compass To Become World’s Largest Real Estate Brokerage in $1.6 Billion Merger"

Realtor.com shares, "Brokerage giant Compass is set to become the largest residential real estate firm in the world after announcing a deal to acquire major rival Anywhere for $1.6 billion.

Compass, which also operates Christie’s, announced the acquisition on Monday, which will see it take control of Anywhere's subsidiary brands, including Century 21, Sotheby’s, and Coldwell Banker.

The all-stock deal values the combined companies at roughly $10 billion and will create what is by far the largest residential real estate brokerage in the world.

Compass says the merger will expand its reach into every major U.S. city and 120 countries, with a combined workforce of 340,000 real estate professionals globally. Compass was already the largest U.S.…

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"AISD real estate could be up for grabs as district evaluates closing some campuses"

Austin Business Journal reports, "The Austin Independent School District plans to consolidate operations amid a tough financial outlook and could either sell or lease up to 13 school sites that it's considering closing.

The district published a proposed consolidation plan Oct. 3 in which 13 schools would be closed and most of the district’s attendance boundaries would be altered. The proposal is aimed at addressing anticipated enrollment declines and financial challenges, with the AISD’s approved 2025-26 budget projecting a $19.7 million deficit and the potential consolidation forecast to save more than $25 million. 

“To protect the quality of education in Austin ISD, we must reassess where our limited resources are spent,” Superintendent Matias…

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"Here's where homes are selling the fastest as the housing market evolves"

Austin Business Journal writes, "Home sales have slowed in many cities across the country — including some Covid-era hotspots — but some communities are bucking the trend and seeing houses sell more than 40% faster than they did pre-pandemic.

That's according to The Business Journals' second-quarter analysis of the nation's hottest housing markets based on quarterly listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange.

ZIP code 49629 in Elk Rapids, Michigan, was the fastest-selling housing market in the nation for the second quarter. Homes in Elk Rapids spent an average of 23 days on the market.

The small, waterfront community — approximately 17 miles from Michigan vacation hotspot Traverse City — provides easy access to nearby Elk Lake and…

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"Investors are snapping up more single-family homes"

Austin Business Journal shares, "Investors are snapping up an ever-growing share of single-family homes, and it’s the smallest investors leading the way.

Real estate investors purchased 33% of all single-family residential homes sold in the second quarter, according to the Q2 Investor Pulse Report from BatchData. That is up from 27% of all single-family homes in the first quarter and up from 25.7% in 2024.

It's also the highest share of investor purchases in more than five years, according to the report. Overall, investors own roughly 20% of the 86 million single-family homes in the country.

The development comes as analysts in some pandemic-era real estate hotspots have seen a shift in how properties are changing hands in their markets. In…

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