A Quieter Trend Beneath the Headlines
The noise in real estate right now is loud, with high mortgage rates, cooling demand, and wild price swings. But at The Morshed Group, we see a quieter trend building under the surface, one that could reshape Austin’s next chapter.
The signal we are watching closely is true available inventory, which is active listings minus pending contracts. This number recently hit levels not seen in two decades. The takeaway is clear: buyers have more breathing space than most realize, and sellers are feeling increasing pressure to adjust.
In August 2025, the Austin-Round Rock metro area recorded roughly 12,474 active listings (non-seasonally adjusted). That increase is another sign that supply is creeping upward and shifting the balance of power in the market.
Where Opportunity Is Hiding
Inventory tells part of the story, but the real insight comes from knowing where opportunity may emerge. We are tracking several under-the-radar neighborhoods that could be Austin’s next growth corridors.
Easton Park (Southeast Austin)
Easton Park is still a work in progress, but it already carries buzz for its modern homes, smart infrastructure, and community-focused amenities. Because it is early in its growth cycle, pricing has not inflated as dramatically compared to core Austin neighborhoods. As demand firms, Easton Park could become a “secret corridor” with significant upside potential.
Bryker Woods (Near Central / Old West Austin)
A mature, tree-lined neighborhood with historic charm, Bryker Woods offers proximity to the core and limited new supply. Its scarcity of developable land and central location provide strong defensibility as Austin continues to densify.
Acreage Communities with Room to Grow
Beyond the core, areas such as Westminster Glen, Long Canyon, and Breakwater offer spacious living for buyers seeking land while remaining within reach of the city. These neighborhoods represent another form of hidden opportunity as lifestyle preferences evolve.
Quick Market Pulse: Austin Today
- Median sale price: about $555,000 (+3.7% year over year)
- Days on market: approximately 77, slower than last year
- Inventory dynamics: the 20-year high gap between active and pending listings indicates slack building in the market
What This Means for You
- Buyers: For the first time in years, leverage is shifting in your favor.
- Sellers: Success may require sharper pricing strategies, stronger marketing, and more flexibility.
- Investors: Early positioning in the right neighborhoods could generate outsized returns before the broader market catches on.
A Signal for the Future
At The Morshed Group, we specialize in spotting opportunities before they become headlines. One of the tricks we watch closely is when price cuts start outpacing new listings in specific zip codes. That dynamic is often the canary in the coal mine, signaling a softening micro-market well before the broader region follows suit.