Leigh Anne Austin - Real Estate Agent

03/06/2026

Come see me tomorrow! Grab a coffee, croissant and tour this lovey home. ☕️🥐🏡

01/03/2026

Wondering if you’re ready to buy a home in 2026? You’ll want to consider everything from your budget to your personal finances, your timelines, goals, and more.

My best advice: focus on what you can control, and take the time to evaluate your own unique situation.

These 5 questions are a great starting point to help you figure out if you’re ready for homeownership.

And if you want to have a conversation about how to find the right team of pros to help you out along the way, send me a DM.

01/01/2026

A lot of people are wondering what 2026 actually has in store for the housing market.

And most of the questions come down to the same things: mortgage rates, home prices, and whether affordability is finally improving.

I’ve been tracking the latest forecasts and data closely, and there are some important shifts taking shape this year. What they mean depends on where you live and what your plans are.

If you want a clear read on what this looks like in our local market, send me a DM. And if you’ve got a specific question, drop it in the comments. I’m happy to break it down.

12/31/2025

Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

If you want to talk through what’s expected for our local market and which trends you’ll want to take advantage of, let’s connect.

If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while.

12/29/2025

Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

Buying a home isn’t only about dollars and data points – it’s about building a life you love.
So, if you’re thinking about a move in 2026, keep the emotional side in the conversation too. And when you’re ready to explore your options, let's connect so you have a pro on your side to guide you through the process with clarity and confidence.

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important.

12/27/2025

Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This.

If you’re hearing talk about price drops or crashes, a closer look at the data can help put things in perspective. That’s only happening in some markets. Most of the nation is still seeing prices rise.

And for the vast majority of homeowners, the long-term gains far outweigh any recent softening.

If you want help understanding what’s happening in our local market, let’s connect.

Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know.

12/25/2025

Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?

If your house didn’t sell and your listing has expired, you’re not stuck. You just need a better plan. And maybe, a better partner.

Same house. Different strategy. Completely different results.

If you’re ready to understand what held your sale back (and how to get it right this time), let’s take a fresh look together. A few strategic shifts could be all it takes to get your move back on track.

When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home.

12/24/2025

You may not want to put your moving plans into hibernation mode this winter, because the savings this time of year are real.

LendingTree found January buyers paid about $23k less than May buyers for the same size home.

And that’s largely because the price per square foot drops off in the winter due to less buyer competition.

That’s only one of the perks of buying now versus waiting until the busier spring season.

Curious what acting now could save you in our market? Let’s talk.

12/22/2025

Your next home doesn’t need to check every box on your wish list. It just needs to check the right ones.

Even though affordability is improving, it’s still tight for many buyers. And the people who are moving right now are realizing one thing can make the process a whole lot easier: a flexible wish list.

Cotality found 70% of buyers ended up compromising on one or more wish list item.
And for those buyers, that simple shift opened up more homes that fit both their needs and their budget.

When’s the last time you took a look at your wish list and sorted it into what's truly a must-have and what's a nice perk?

If you want help or want an expert’s insights on what to prioritize in our local market, DM me.

A little flexibility can open up a lot more opportunity.

12/20/2025

Now may be a better time to sell than you'd expect.

Since mortgage rates have come down compared to their high earlier this year, more buyers are re-starting their home search. And here’s the data to prove it.

This graph shows homebuyer activity is hovering at the highest level so far this year.

More people are applying for home loans. And it’s already turning into more homes going under contract.
That jump in activity opens up real opportunities for sellers right now.
There’s a renewed sense of energy in the market going into 2026. And homeowners who decide to sell can ride that shift in momentum.

If you want to get in on the action and get your house in front of these eager buyers, DM me.

12/18/2025

Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know.

Want to know what's happening with buyer activity in our area, and what it could mean if you want to sell your house in the new year?

Let’s talk about getting your house listed in early 2026, so you can take advantage of this momentum building in the market.

The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore.