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Why Rising Construction Costs, Market Stabilization, and Housing Inventory Signal Now is the Time to Buy in Austin

Austin’s real estate market is at a pivotal moment. Rising construction costs, increasing inventory, and market stabilization are creating a unique window of opportunity for buyers. While the city experienced a modest dip in appreciation this year—down 5% (as...

The Zip Codes Everyone’s Talking About: Austin’s Top Spots for High-End Living

Austin has become a major hotspot for high-income earners, luring affluent buyers with its vibrant lifestyle, booming tech industry, and an array of luxury real estate options. From upscale downtown condos to sprawling estates nestled in nature, the city’s most...

Why Millionaires Are Moving to Austin: A Real Estate and Lifestyle Analysis

Austin has emerged as one of the top destinations for millionaires and high-income earners. The city’s luxury real estate market is booming, with new developments and upscale neighborhoods drawing attention from those earning $250k or more annually. As Austin’s tech...
Q4 2023 Austin Housing Market Update

Q4 2023 Austin Housing Market Update

As Q4 2023 wraps up, the Austin housing market shows a dynamic shift. This update provides an in-depth analysis of current trends including changes in home prices, inventory levels, and buyer demand. We explore how economic factors and local developments are influencing market conditions, offering insights for buyers, sellers, and investors looking to navigate this vibrant market.

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Austin Takes the Lead: Unveiling the #1 Real Estate Market for Pent-Up Demand in 2024

Austin Takes the Lead: Unveiling the #1 Real Estate Market for Pent-Up Demand in 2024

As we enter 2024, Austin emerges as the leading real estate market for pent-up demand. This report unveils the factors driving Austin’s top position, from rapid population growth to a burgeoning tech industry, and examines how these elements are reshaping the local real estate landscape. Insights include market dynamics, future outlooks, and strategic tips for both buyers and sellers looking to capitalize on Austin’s booming market.

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Q3 2023 Austin Housing Market Update

Q3 2023 Austin Housing Market Update

Q3 continued to be lethargic with a slight uptick in activity after the intense summer heat. The higher-end and mid-tier bands experienced further material softening while the entry level started seeing a leveling off on price depreciation.

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Austin Neighborhood Spotlights

Your Guide to the Best Neighborhoods in Austin

West Lake Hills

West Lake Hills

West Lake Hills is a prestigious community located west of Lake Austin (can you guess how they came up with the name?) known for its rolling hills and beautiful landscapes. Bee Cave Road, a center for commerce in Austin, is the primary conduit road for this neighborhood, meaning all manner of shopping and recreation is available and just a short drive away.

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St. Edwards

St. Edwards

Don’t let the proximity to the university fool you. Artists and ambitious young professionals are calling this neighborhood home. Most describe it as ‘homey’ and ‘neighborly’ and best of all, ‘quirky’. When outsiders think about Austin and ‘keeping it weird’ this neighborhood comes to mind.

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Old Enfield

Old Enfield

Old Enfield, the oldest neighborhood located in Old West Austin Historic District, is a historic neighborhood with elegant homes, top performing schools, and a central location. Residents here have easy access to shopping, entertainment, amenities, and more.

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Gracywoods

Gracywoods

Gracywoods is a charming, “small-town-feel” neighborhood attracting a lot of attention due to The Domain with it’s 5 star shopping and high class dining, resurgent Burnet Road and even a brewery movement happening close-by.

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Highland Park West

Highland Park West

Running along Mopac and Ranch Road 2222, Highland Park West neighborhood is upscale, with most homes currently running for about 650,000+. The neighborhood is accentuated, like many communities in North Central Austin, by lush, well maintained greenery lining the streets. Highland Park West is a treat for the senses in many ways, from the diverse homes, ranging from ranch, restored mid-century and modern styles, to the excellent park space it boasts through Perry Park and Bright Leave Preserve, and the variety of high-quality food options available to its residents.

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Westgate

Westgate

Westgate Developed in the fifties & sixties, this sweet semi-urban community is located 5 miles from downtown Austin, tucked between MoPac and Highway 71.

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South Congress Revisited

South Congress Revisited

Some Austin neighborhoods are so iconic, so representative of the unique feel of our city, that they deserve a second look. The South Congress neighborhood is home to Austinites who want a high-status address with walkable options for food, fun, and shopping.

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Wooten

Wooten

Wooten Wooten is bounded by Burnet Road, Anderson Lane, and Research BLVD (aka hwy 183).

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St. Johns

St. Johns

Located in northeast Austin at the intersections to Hwy. 290 and 183 and I-35, and a quick 10 minute drive to downtown Austin, the St. Johns neighborhood is one of the most affordable areas of the city. St. Johns is an older, ethnic community that resembles what Austin’s East side of years past, as they began experiencing an elevated neighborhood spirit and eventually became our once hidden jewel.

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