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July 2024 Area Stats

By Tiffany Palmer | Aug 10, 2024

For Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties, there is a balanced market where there is a relatively equal number of buyers and sellers. However, looking at the 12-Month Change,  Months of Inventory has increased by 14.55%, signaling a shift towards a buyer’s market. This increase suggests that there are more homes available for sale compared to […]

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Austin area real estate market update snapshot

June 2024 Market Update

By Tiffany Palmer | Jun 17, 2024

Greater Austin Real Estate Market Update June 2024 Market Update Overall Residential Market The June market update reflects an increase in active listings, averaging over the 10,000 mark for the last 2 months. Compared to 2023, the closed prices have not seen a significant change, though May’s average sales price was slightly higher by about […]

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Greater Austin Area Market Update for March 2024 showing data from the MLS

March 2024 Market Update

By Tiffany Palmer | Apr 1, 2024

Greater Austin Real Estate Market Update March 2024 I changed the counties I’m using for data to pull from Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. This is instead of going wider into other counties where the data may not be as complete depending on which MLS the homes are entered. Overall Market Compared to February, March […]

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February Market Update 2024

February Market Update 2024

By Tiffany Palmer | Mar 1, 2024

*All numbers calculated from ABOR data as of March 1; if the data changes significantly within the next few days, I will update February totals. February Market Update I wanted to provide a February market update and show a comparison to the January numbers. The mortgage interest rates for the 30 Yr Fixed fell to […]

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Curb Appeal is Easier than You Think!

By Tiffany Palmer | Feb 29, 2024

Increasing curb appeal is easier than you think, however it has such a positive impact when trying to sell your home. Even if you aren’t selling, curb appeal maintenance keeps the home in better condition throughout your time living there. It’s quite easy for things to deteriorate if a home is not well maintained, increasing […]

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Selling Your Home in 2024

By Tiffany Palmer | Jan 24, 2024

Essential Steps to Selling Your Home Selling your home involves various complexities, from setting the right price to navigating through offers and negotiations. To make this process smoother and more successful, enlisting the help of a qualified REALTOR® is crucial. Here are key considerations to ensure a successful home-selling experience. 1. Setting a Sales Price: […]

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Agent Value: Using Agents When Selling Your Home

By Tiffany Palmer | Dec 12, 2023

Agent Value: Selling a home without a real estate agent might seem like a cost-saving move, but recent surveys suggest otherwise. Let’s discuss agent value. A study by Clever Real Estate revealed that homeowners who went without an agent were twice as likely to regret their selling experience. Initially believing they could handle it themselves, […]

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Let’s not forget Bastrop, Texas!

By Tiffany Palmer | Sep 18, 2023

Bastrop! Bastrop doesn’t get enough attention. I leave it out of my monthly data analysis but focusing on the 3 primary counties in the area. Poor Bastrop! So here is a whole blog post and video dedicated to the growing town. Bastrop is located just southwest of Austin, a little over 30 miles away. Traffic […]

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August Market Update, 2023

By Tiffany Palmer | Sep 12, 2023

Tiffany here to provide you with the latest market trends and insights for August of 2023. Please reflect on statements from July’s market update since there has not been much change, though we may see some slight activity increase due to seasonality from the early autumn market. Interest rates are averaging in the low to […]

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