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Kelley Hughes, Realtor : Brodsky Properties, 2312 Western Trails Boulevard , Suite D-404, Austin, TX (2026)

09/24/2026

Been thinking about volunteering or finding a way to give back to our community? Let me tell you about my day. 👇

Today marked my third micro home build at Community First! Village with the ABoR Foundation, and it gets more meaningful every time. 🔨🏡

Community First! Village is run by Mobile Loaves & Fishes, and it’s truly something special. It’s a 51-acre master-planned community in Austin that provides permanent supportive housing for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. It’s more than a roof overhead. It’s a neighborhood, with the dignity, stability, and belonging that come with having a place to call home.

I keep coming back because I’ve seen what happens after the build. The homes we raise become part of a real neighborhood, and the people who move in become neighbors. We talk about “home” every day in this business. Days like today show what it means to someone starting over. That’s why the ABoR Foundation has made a $1 million, 10-year commitment to Community First! Village.

And the work doesn’t stop there. The Foundation focuses on housing, education, and disaster relief across Central Texas:

💙 $24,000 donated to flood relief organizations after the July 4 floods

🎓 More than 450 scholarships awarded to Central Texas students since 1978

🤝 Long-term partnerships with Austin Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Front Steps, Family Eldercare and Austin ISD.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get involved, this is it. To my fellow ABoR members and affiliates: there’s a place for you at every level, whether you pick up a hammer, lend your leadership, make a donation, or share an idea. And friends outside real estate, Mobile Loaves & Fishes welcomes volunteers too. Come build with us! 💪

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09/23/2026

Mortgage rates just hit an 18-month high of 6.95%. If that number has you second-guessing your home search — here’s the context you actually need. 👇

A little perspective first:

🔻 2021 — all-time low: 2.65%
📈 Oct 2023 — broke 8% for the first time since 2000
📉 2025 — eased to a 6.66% average
🔺 Now — back up to 6.95%

The long-run average since 1971 is 7.71%. Today’s rate isn’t historically extreme — it just feels that way after 2021.

So what do you do instead of waiting for the “perfect” rate?

You rate-proof your budget. 💪

Realtor.com built a simple framework — plan for a range, not one exact number:

🗓️ 12 months out → budget for a 100 bps swing (6%–8%)
🗓️ 6 months out → budget for a 75 bps swing
🗓️ 3 months out → budget for a 50 bps swing

On a realistic $2,800/month budget — closer to what it actually takes to buy in Austin right now — that swing means the difference between qualifying for roughly $382,000 and $467,000. That’s over $85,000 in buying power, just from where rates land. That’s the real cost of not planning ahead.

There are also real ways to soften today’s rate — right now.

🏗️ New construction:
Builders are buying rates down as low as 3.99% in my experience — often permanently, not just temporarily. Many are also offering:

• $10K–$25K in closing cost credits
• $10K–$40K in waived lot premiums
• Buyer commissions

Locally, new builds are running about $66K less than resale right now.

💰 Resale, too:
Sellers can often offer a rate credit instead of a price cut — which can actually save you more monthly, while keeping the comps intact.

3 questions to ask before you write an offer:

1️⃣ What’s the builder’s real rate this week? Not just their sticker price.
2️⃣ What would a resale seller need to credit to match that payment?
3️⃣ Could a rate credit save more monthly than an equivalent price cut?

Bottom line:
You can’t control rates. But between smart budgeting and knowing what’s on the table, you have more leverage than it feels like right now.

Want to run your own numbers? Let’s talk. 📲
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Sources: Realtor.com, Sept. 22, 2026; Freddie Mac PMMS; Unlock MLS Research, 2026 Central Texas Housing Summit

09/22/2026

🍂 The Best Week to Buy Is Here — Here’s What Austin Data Actually Shows

Realtor.com just released their 2026 Best Time to Buy Report, naming September 27–October 3 the best week nationally to buy a home. So we pulled the local MLS numbers to see how well that holds up for Austin. Here’s the real picture. 👇

📈 Inventory has been building steadily since spring — up from 12,508 active listings in May to a peak of 13,796 in July, before easing slightly into August. That part matches the seasonal story: there’s genuinely more to choose from right now than earlier this year.

📉 But inventory is still below last year’s levels — about 6.5% lower than August 2025. Worth noting: that year-over-year gap has actually been shrinking every month since May, not widening. So the market isn’t loosening exactly — but it’s not tightening faster either. It’s leveling out.

👀 Homes are still sitting longer than peak summer, giving buyers more time to think, inspect, and negotiate without the rush.

💰 Prices have eased from their summer peak — June’s $450,000 median dropped to $412,000 by August. That’s a real, meaningful pullback.

⚠️ Here’s the part worth knowing before you assume big negotiating leverage: sellers are actually getting closer to their asking price than they did a year ago (93.2% close-to-list in August 2026 vs. 92.2% in August 2025). So while there’s more inventory and lower prices than mid-summer, don’t expect sellers to be desperate — they’re holding firmer than last year, not caving.

Bottom line: this week genuinely offers more selection and softer pricing than peak season — that part’s real. But it’s not the wide-open, high-leverage “buyer’s market” some national headlines suggest. It’s a good window to shop with intention, not necessarily a window to lowball.

Curious how this plays out for your specific budget or neighborhood? Let’s talk. 📲

Sources: Realtor.com 2026 Best Time to Buy Report; Unlock MLS Central Texas Housing Reports, May–August 2026; Unlock MLS Research, presented at the 2026 Central Texas Housing Summit (hosted by ABoR)

09/22/2026

🍂 The Best Week to Buy Is Here — Here’s What Austin Data Actually Shows

Realtor.com just released their 2026 Best Time to Buy Report, naming September 27–October 3 the best week nationally to buy a home. So we pulled the local MLS numbers to see how well that holds up for Austin. Here’s the real picture. 👇

📈 Inventory has been building steadily since spring — up from 12,508 active listings in May to a peak of 13,796 in July, before easing slightly into August. That part matches the seasonal story: there’s genuinely more to choose from right now than earlier this year.

📉 But inventory is still below last year’s levels — about 6.5% lower than August 2025. Worth noting: that year-over-year gap has actually been shrinking every month since May, not widening. So the market isn’t loosening exactly — but it’s not tightening faster either. It’s leveling out.

👀 Homes are still sitting longer than peak summer, giving buyers more time to think, inspect, and negotiate without the rush.

💰 Prices have eased from their summer peak — June’s $450,000 median dropped to $412,000 by August. That’s a real, meaningful pullback.

⚠️ Here’s the part worth knowing before you assume big negotiating leverage: sellers are actually getting closer to their asking price than they did a year ago (93.2% close-to-list in August 2026 vs. 92.2% in August 2025). So while there’s more inventory and lower prices than mid-summer, don’t expect sellers to be desperate — they’re holding firmer than last year, not caving.

Bottom line: this week genuinely offers more selection and softer pricing than summer’s peak — that part’s real. But it’s not the wide-open, high-leverage “buyer’s market” some national headlines suggest. It’s a good window to shop with intention, not necessarily a window to lowball.

Curious how this plays out for your specific budget or neighborhood? Let’s talk. 📲

Sources: Realtor.com 2026 Best Time to Buy Report; Unlock MLS Central Texas Housing Reports, May–August 2026; Unlock MLS Research, presented at the 2026 Central Texas Housing Summit (hosted by ABoR)

09/15/2026

Holy moly! Tour de Brodsky shined today. Our own Abbie Pilgrim has this amazing coming soon under $2M in 78404.

👀 Previewed. And Hughes House approved! There is even Gucci wallpaper, y’all. 🎙️

I’ve got the keys and deets. Let’s open the door for you.🏡 🔑 🤎

09/14/2026

Big news, y’all. 🎉

I got the call Friday: I’ve been named the 2027 Vice Chair of the Austin Board of REALTORS® Foundation.

I'm still a little stunned typing that out, and I couldn't be more honored to step into this role — for our community, and in representation of Brodsky Properties.

If you’re not familiar with the ABoR Foundation, here’s the short version: since 1978, it’s been the way Central Texas REALTORS® turn their care for this community into action. The Foundation channels our time, talent, and resources into three things — housing, education, and disaster relief. That’s scholarships for local students chasing a higher education. That’s hands-on housing projects for families who need a hand up. That’s showing up with real support when disaster hits close to home, the way it did after Hurricane Harvey and the floods that have touched so many of our neighbors.

I've spent the last six years on the Foundation's scholarship committee, watching firsthand what a $2,500 check can do for a kid who wasn't sure college was even possible. This past year I stepped into the Advisory Group. Now, starting in 2027, I get to help lead the effort as Vice Chair, stepping in behind 2026 Vice Chair Celine Crestin of Compass — big shoes to fill, and I'm grateful for the foundation she's building this role on.

Real estate has given me thirty years of stories, relationships, and a front-row seat to what this city needs. This is my chance to put all of that toward something bigger than any one transaction.

More to come as we head into 2027. For now — thank you to the board for the trust, and to everyone who’s supported the Foundation alongside me. This community takes care of its own, and I’m proud to help lead that charge.

Are you an Unlock MLS & Austin Board of Realtors member or affiliate - interested in getting involved through volunteering or donations? Let’s grab coffee and chat. ☕️

Love fiercely. Leverage wisely.

KH

09/13/2026

Got dirty - and it was so worth it.

Closed twice in just over a month with the same incredible people. That’s not luck, that’s trust. 🏡✨

Also made a new friend in that Cane Corso! 🐾

Grateful doesn’t even cover it.

Love fiercely. Leverage wisely. 🎙️

09/12/2026

SOLD. The second time in just over a month I’ve gotten to close with these incredible people. To my sellers, thank you for trusting me with your real estate journey - twice over. And congratulations on your closing!

How did we do this round?
• 2nd highest overall sale price in the neighborhood in 2 years
• 2nd highest price per square foot in the neighborhood in 2 years
• Only 11 days on market — 2nd lowest in that stretch, against an average of 124 days
• And yes, we fought Tidewater (battled appraisal) to get here — and won

This is what happens when strategy meets heart.

Special thanks to Stacey Johnson and team at Texas National Title! Yet another smooth transaction with top notch service. It takes a village and I’m so glad you are part of mine.

Love fiercely. Leverage wisely. 🤎

05/21/2026

Some homes earn their asking price.
This one has receipts.

Sherwood Oaks. One of those South Austin pocket neighborhoods people don’t want to leave — and rarely do.

$160,000+ into the bones over the last four years. New plumbing. New ductwork. Reconfigured HVAC. Tankless water heater. Steel piers. The hard work came first. The beautiful finishes followed.

Fully remodeled kitchen. Picture-window dining addition overlooking the trees. Five real bedrooms. A primary that feels like a treehouse. A screened porch that functions as a second living room. A backyard where the city just disappears.

This is the one.

5 beds | 3 baths | 2,522 sq ft | $1,475,000

Open House: Saturday, May 23 | 12–2PM

Drop a 🏡 below and for more details.

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05/20/2026

Closed today. And my heart is so full.

They defied everything they had ever been told was possible. And today, they became homeowners.

They walked out with keys to a brand new home — one no one has ever lived in before. A place that is completely, entirely theirs.

That’s not just a closing. That’s a rewrite.

It is the greatest honor of my career to be the person who gets to be part of moments like this.

Welcome to the Hughes House family. We are so glad you’re here! Congrats on your accomplishment, S & R! 🏡

Special thanks to at for the incredible level of service. 🤍

Kelley Hughes, Realtor : Brodsky Properties

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