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The real world of our fast-paced real estate market in Austin makes this post a couple of weeks later than I planned, but following up on my recent summary of Angelou Economics view of our community, I want to add a quick look at the residential market specifically. If you have attention to local media … Continue reading
Last week, Angelos Angelou (Angelou Economics) presented his recap of how Texas and Austin fared in 2015, and his outlook for 2016 and 2017. As always, it was an excellent and insightful review. There was far too much information to include here, but there are a few points related to Austin’s housing market that I do want to mention Continue reading
Much has been said over the past couple of years about housing affordability in the Austin area, and rightfully so. This is not hopeless, however. There are ways to address this trend, by allowing the addition of much more, and more varied housing stock throughout the area. Continue reading
Following up on another post today about the market environment on and near Lake Travis, I want to comment quickly, that although lake-area homes are generally more expensive than the median home in the Austin metropolitan area, the market velocity issues discussed in that post are not price-driven. Here’s a look at Days to Sell … Continue reading
Following up on another post today about the market environment on and near Lake Travis, I want to comment quickly, that although lake-area homes are generally more expensive than the median home in the Austin metropolitan area, the market velocity issues discussed in that post are not price-driven. Here’s a look at Days to Sell … Continue reading
The Austin metro area has become a famous real estate market over the past couple of years — hot, hot, hot!!! Multiple offers and very quick sales are frustrating for prospective buyers, many of whom make offers for several homes before successfully getting one under contract. These market conditions can also be discouraging to would-be … Continue reading
You’ve decided to look for a home — either your first one, or a move-up. You’ve got good employment history, solid rental and/or mortgage payment history, you have managed your credit, and you have been preapproved for a mortgage loan. Where should you focus your search? Continue reading
There is a difference between home prices being bid up to unrealistic levels through shear speculation, and the way Central Texas home values are being driven by real supply and demand forces, supported by strong employment and population growth and buying power provided by a still very conservatiove mortgage lending industry. Continue reading
How much do homes really cost here? In the metro area, the highest average and median prices are in neighborhoods near the close-by south shore of Lake Travis, not in the city itself. At the other end of the market, there are six suburban cities with average and median home prices at or below $200,000. Continue reading
It is still possible to buy less expensive homes, but with the rapid growth in population and employment, it is more difficult and competitive, and most often in the suburbs. Still, through September 2014 more than 1/3 of all homes sold in the metro area were priced under $200,000. Continue reading
Bill Morris on Austin Real Estate 