09/21/2026
Austin Housing Weekly Update : Mortgage rates just spiked to 6.95%, the sharpest weekly jump in months, with real quoted rates closer to 7.125-7.25%. Result: active listings are up 1.6% YoY, but pending contracts are down 4.8%, pushing our activity index to 18.5% from 19.5% a year ago. Full breakdown below. Full report :
Freddie Mac's 30-year rate jumped to 6.95% this week, the sharpest rise in months, as Austin's activity index falls and pending sales slow year over year.