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09/02/2026

✏️August Austin real estate market statistics for single-family homes broken down by zip code, brought to us by Heritage Title.

🏡 Month over month, August sales were down compared to July (578 vs. 684) in the zip codes presented.
🏘️ The highest number of average days to sell among the zip codes listed was 153 days in 78756, located in North Central Austin.
📉 The lowest average days to sell was 21 days in 78750, located in Northwest Austin.
⬇️ Active listings were down in August compared to the previous month (2,880 vs. 3,048).
⬇️ New listings were also down in August (812 vs. 967 in July).
💰 The zip code with the most sales (55) was once again 78738, the Lakeway/Bee Cave area. It has now had the highest number of sales among the zip codes presented for six consecutive months, from March through August.

🤔 It's the back-to-school/last minute vacation speed bump for homes in Central Texas. New listings, active inventory and closed sales all declined month over month. Buyers still have choices, but fewer sellers are putting their homes on the market as we head toward fall. The numbers also reinforce just how local this market is—some zip codes are moving considerably faster than others. This is a great opportunity for Sellers because real estate is a numbers game. The less home on the market, the less homes to compete with.

09/02/2026

For Sale: Single-story home with 4 bedrooms, a dedicated library/office, with an open floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. Wood-look tile runs throughout with no carpet. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances abundant cabinetry, and large island overlooking the living area with fireplace. Primary suite offers dual vanities.

Enjoy the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch community complete with pools, playgrounds and the Williamson Regional Park next door for tennis and cricket and more!

🏡 single-family home
🛌 4 bedrooms
🚽 2.5 baths
🖥️ library/study
🚘 2-car garage
🪾wood-look tile in all rooms
fireplace

📍 4174 Kingsley Ave., Round Rock, TX 78681
🎡 2,231 SqFt (WCAD).
🌼 ML 7413827

Exclusively Listed by:
Doreen Zelma
Realtor/Broker Associate
with Sky Realty
512-761-0567 [email protected]
License 558200

08/31/2026

I hosted 38 open houses in a single year across Central Texas. Here’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned after 20 years in real estate: Almost everyone who steps through the front door is either a buyer or a seller—just not necessarily today.

Many agents treat open houses purely as a weekend event, but they are actually a long-term strategy for building connections, market exposure, and community trust.

In my latest article, I share the inside scoop on:
🏡Who is really walking through the door (and why neighbors are your best billboards)
🏡Why buyers show up even when they aren't ready to make an offer
🏡The honest truth on whether open houses are worth it for sellers and buyers
🏡Whether you're a buyer, seller, or fellow agent looking to refine your approach, dive into the full breakdown here: https://supportlocalaustin.com/20-years-of-open-house-secrets/

Ever wonder who actually shows up to an open house? A 20-year Central Texas Realtor breaks down what really happens behind closed doors.

08/28/2026

Overall, this has been the best market for buyers in the last five years. 🏡 [ Texas National Title ]

08/26/2026

Austin, Texas STEM Occupations by the Numbers 🌟🌟🌟

👏Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics occupations account for over 11.62% of all jobs in the Austin MSA in 2025, making Austin the 4th most concentrated in STEM among large U.S. metros.
⭐ Since 2020, STEM occupations in Austin have grown by 19.8%, adding nearly 25,000 jobs and bringing the total number of workers to 150,390.
➡️ Austin & Raleigh are the only two large US metros with more than 13% of jobs in STEM paying an average STEM wage of less than $130K.
📍Austin’s two largest STEM occupations are Software Developers (31,960 jobs) and Computer & Information Systems Managers (11,050 jobs).
💻 Austin’s number of Computer Hardware Engineer workers has grown by 3,000 over the last year, and the region is now the second highest concentration of those positions of any Major Metro in the US behind San Jose. Opportunity Austin

🔗 https://opportunityaustin.com/stem-occupational-employment-salaries-2025/

STEM occupations account for over 11.1% of all jobs in the Austin MSA in 2024, making Austin the 6th most concentrated in STEM among large U.S. metros. Since 2019, STEM occupations in Austin have grown by 17%, adding 20,000 jobs and bringing the total number of workers to 139,820.

08/21/2026

Austin boasts the 8th hottest real estate market among big U.S. cities

🔗 https://austin.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/best-real-estate-markets-america/

It doesn't get much hotter than the Austin housing market. A new report has ranked the Capital City the 8th best real estate market among America's big cities right now.

08/20/2026

🏡 Austin Real Estate News from Doreen for August 🎒 is here. ​

🔗 https://supportlocalaustin.com/austin-texas-real-estate-news-august-2026/

Find the latest Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Texas MSA housing market trends, and Austin home sales, including findings from the Austin Board of Realtors Central Texas Housing Report.

Moving to Austin Texas? Get the latest Austin, Texas real estate news — including home prices, market trends, and how to find your perfect home, with Doreen Zelma REALTOR serving Austin for 20 years.

08/14/2026

Texas had the third highest international buying activity among states. 🤠

Texas was the destination for 12% of all international home purchasers in the U.S., with Florida (20%) coming in first and California (19%), second. The Lone Star State was the most popular destination for buyers from Mexico (tied with California at 29% of total U.S. purchases from Mexican buyers), and was the second most popular state for buyers from India (17% of all Indian buyers) and China (10% of all Chinese buyers).

International buyers purchased about 7,780 Texas homes from April 2025 to March 2026, up from 7,500 the year before, according to the 2026 Texas International Residential Transactions Report released by Texas REALTORS®.
🔗https://www.texasrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/TexasInternationalReport2026.pdf

08/13/2026

July 2026 Snapshot: Central Texas (Hays, Travis & Williamson Counties)

🌞 Active Listings:
July 2026 came in at 14,058 active listings, down slightly from 14,136 in June and also down from 14,568 in July 2025. Inventory remains elevated, but the slight month-over-month decline may be a sign that we've reached the summer peak and inventory is beginning to taper off.

💰 Number of Sales:
July closed with 2,698 sales, down from 3,057 in June, but up from 2,495 in July 2025. Sales slowed from June, which isn't unusual this time of year, but buyer activity is still running ahead of where it was last July.

🏡 New Listings:
New listings dropped to 4,233 in July, down from 4,644 in June, but slightly above 4,133 in July 2025. Fewer sellers entered the market compared to June, which is also consistent with the seasonal slowdown we typically see after the spring selling season.

🤔 My thoughts:
July showed the seasonal shift we get this time of year. Both sales and new listings slowed from June, and active inventory also dipped slightly. Year-over-year, sales are higher, new listings are slightly higher, and active inventory is lower than it was last July.

Buyers still have choices, but we're also seeing more sales than we did a year ago. As we move through the second half of summer, we'll see if inventory continues to taper and whether buyer activity can maintain that year-over-year improvement despite current the elevated interest rates.

08/12/2026

City of Austin July 2026 - Home Sales and Real Estate Data 🏡

• 1,005 – Residential homes sold, 11.0% more than July 2025.
• $577,000 – Median price for residential homes, 1.4% less than July 2025.
• 1,444 – New home listings on the market, 8.5% less than July 2025.
• 4,718 – Active home listings on the market, 18.2% less than July 2025.
• 999 – Pending sales, 4.2% more than July 2025.
• 4.5 – Months of inventory, 1.8 less than July 2025.
• 93.9% – Average close to list price, compared to 92.8% in July 2025.