Real Estate
Existing home sales rise by 7% in September
October 26, 2021
Existing home sales rise by 7% in September
Existing-home sales rebounded in September after seeing sales wane the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors...
Housing market continues calming trend across Austin Round-Rock MSA
October 24, 2021
Housing market continues calming trend across Austin Round-Rock MSA
"More homes are beginning to hit the market evidenced by the increase in new listings in September, which is creating…
Texas voters will decide whether to lower their property tax payments after Legislature completes last-minute Hail Mary
October 19, 2021
Texas voters will decide whether to lower their property tax payments after Legislature completes last-minute Hail Mary
By Joshua Fechter Texas voters will decide next year whether homeowners will get a trim in their property tax bills after…
San Marcos named most affordable city in region for rent in October
October 17, 2021
San Marcos named most affordable city in region for rent in October
The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month across 5 metro cities to show the most and…
Zillow and Census Bureau data show pandemic’s impact on housing market
October 10, 2021
Zillow and Census Bureau data show pandemic’s impact on housing market
Zillow found that nearly two million renters unable to afford homes in metro areas could now afford to buy farther…
Pending Home Sales Recover 8.1% in August
October 6, 2021
Pending Home Sales Recover 8.1% in August
Pending home sales rebounded in August, recording significant gains after two prior months of declines, according...
U.S. housing vacancy rate declined in past decade
September 29, 2021
U.S. housing vacancy rate declined in past decade
The decennial census collects information on both vacant and occupied housing units and 2020 Census data released this week show…
Report: San Marcos had least expensive rent in region
September 26, 2021
Report: San Marcos had least expensive rent in region
Crystal Chen The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings in August 2021 across 6 metro cities to show…
With Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s blessing, lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal
September 24, 2021
With Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s blessing, lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal
With the renewed backing of Gov. Greg Abbott, legislation to cut property tax rates is on a fast track through the…
Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market calming, still a top-market in U.S.
September 20, 2021
Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market calming, still a top-market in U.S.
“There have been reports of Austin’s housing market being overvalued, but from an economist’s perspective, my question is, ‘overvalued compared…