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Off-market homes and private listings in Austin, TX: why sellers sell off market, how long luxury homes take to sell, and how buyers find pocket listings.
Neither state has an income tax, so the real trade is property tax against insurance. What Florida buyers should know before moving to Austin.
Austin housing market September 2026: the median price held at $421,000, up 1.4%, while sales fell 14.8% as rates rose. By Austin Realtor Mike Vilece.
No income tax, no transfer tax, a $412,000 metro median and a car you'll actually need. What New York buyers should know before moving to Austin.
Things to do in Austin in October 2026: ACL Fest, the F1 Grand Prix, Longhorns home games, Viva la Vida. Picked by Austin real estate agent Mike Vilece.
No income tax, higher property tax, a $412,000 metro median and a contract that works differently. What California buyers should know before moving to Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $412,000 in August 2026, -6.4% year over year, with homes selling in 66 days and 5.1 months of supply. Rates Up and Prices Down, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
Things to do in Austin this September 2026: Bat Fest, LEVITATION, Longhorns home games, free museum day. Picked by Austin real estate agent Mike Vilece.
Tribeza picked six Austin homes near $1M in September 2023. Three years on the metro median has moved $994, while 78704 runs 2.5x the median in 78745.
Seven ZIP codes get called central Austin. They range from a $263,500 median condo to a $1.19M median house. Here's what each one is actually like to live in, and what it costs.
The Austin metro median sale price was $435,000 in July 2026, +1.0% year over year, with homes selling in 63 days and 4.7 months of supply. The Buyer’s Window Is Closing, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $450,000 in June 2026, +1.1% year over year, with homes selling in 66 days and 4.4 months of supply. Turning the Corner, or Catching a Breath?, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $459,000 in May 2026, +0.9% year over year, with homes selling in 57 days and 4.8 months of supply. The First Positive Print of the Cycle, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $445,000 in April 2026, -1.1% year over year, with homes selling in 60 days and 4.6 months of supply. 31 Days Off the Clock in a Single Month, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $433,035 in March 2026, -3.6% year over year, with homes selling in 91 days and 4.6 months of supply. The Spring Market Shows Up Early, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $415,000 in February 2026, -4.7% year over year, with homes selling in 107 days and 5.6 months of supply. What a Tightening Market Looks Like Before Prices Move, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $413,450 in January 2026, -0.4% year over year, with homes selling in 108 days and 6.5 months of supply. 108 Days: The Slowest Month in a Decade, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
The Austin metro median sale price was $439,900 in December 2025, -3.3% year over year, with homes selling in 107 days and 4 months of supply. 2025 in Review: The Longest Days on Market Yet, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.
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