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A monthly read on Austin housing: prices, inventory, days on market, and what is actually being built. Including the parts that aren't flattering.

September 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Things to Do in Austin, TX: Your September 2026 Guide

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.

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August 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Tribeza's $1 Million Houses, Three Years Later

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.

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August 26, 2026 · 6 min read

What 'Central Austin' Actually Means

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.

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August 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: July 2026, The Buyer’s Window Is Closing

The Austin metro median sale price was $435,000 in July 2026, +1.0% year over year, with homes selling in 63 days and 6 months of supply. The Buyer’s Window Is Closing, what the numbers mean if you are buying or selling in Austin.

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July 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: June 2026, Turning the Corner, or Catching a Breath?

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.

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June 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: May 2026, The First Positive Print of the Cycle

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.

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May 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: April 2026, 31 Days Off the Clock in a Single Month

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.

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April 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: March 2026, The Spring Market Shows Up Early

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.

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March 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: February 2026, What a Tightening Market Looks Like Before Prices Move

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.

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February 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: January 2026, 108 Days: The Slowest Month in a Decade

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.

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January 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Austin Housing Market Report: December 2025, 2025 in Review: The Longest Days on Market Yet

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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