Compared to 1 year ago, the U.S. median existing-house sales price ticked up .3% in July 2025, while the median condo/co-op price declined 1.2%. The number of active listings increased slightly from June and 16% from July 2024, while sales volume dropped slightly both month over month and year over year. Nationally, the market remains relatively subdued, effectively hungover from the political/economic volatility and uncertainty prevailing in Q2, but conditions and price changes vary by region. Most areas see a seasonal slowdown in summer, though big second-home markets often buck this trend.

58% of sales went into contract within 1 month of coming on the market (vs. 62% in July 2024); 21% sold above asking price (vs. 24% last year); and median…

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Get ready for Austin's favorite fall event, the Pecan Street Festival! For 50 years, this lively arts and music fest has been a staple of community and creativity. Held every spring and fall on historic Sixth Street, it's a hit for all ages, drawing in over 400,000 folks. You'll find hundreds of craft vendors, live tunes on several stages, tasty local eats, and fun activities. Hosted by the Pecan Street Association, this free event keeps the historic charm of Sixth Street alive while celebrating Austin's vibrant spirit.

For more activities in September and more details on the Pecan Street Festival, please see the link below.



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Affordability is a key factor in Austin's housing market. The median home price is $435,000, which is 3.3% lower than last year, making it easier for people to buy homes. Pending contracts have increased by 15.3% compared to last year, showing that buyers are taking advantage of better conditions. There is now a 6.1-month supply of homes, the highest since 2011 in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area. Homes are staying on the market for about 60 days, giving buyers more choices and flexibility, with affordability driving much of the activity. 

 Click on the link below for the full report for July 2025.

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In today’s competitive market, access to inventory is everything. With Compass, you get a head start on your home search by accessing exclusive listings before they are visible on any other website – giving you the best chance to find and secure your perfect home

Most buyers start their search on public websites, but they only see a fraction of available homes. By working with me, you’ll gain access to properties other buyers won’t see, including:

Compass Private Exclusives

Off-market listings shared only within our network of Compass agents and serious buyers like you.

Compass Coming Soons

Listings that are only available on compass.com and not listed on any other website. This early access allows you to express interest, schedule…

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The lead story on the Austin housing market continues to the elevated supply of homes with active listings reaching 15,360, an 18.2% increase year-over-year. The median home price held steady at $449K  in June, showing no change from this time last year and no change from last month. Overall, the market Pace has slowed down slightly with homes averaging 72 days on the market in June, 15 days more than May and 8 days more than June 2024.

 Click on the link below for the full report for June 2025.

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For soccer fans, the not-to-be-missed event this month is the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 23 at the iconic Q2 Stadium. This annual  MLS event will be a friendly match between the top players from across Major League Soccer hosting the professional soccer team from Mexico, LIGA MX. This year's All-Star game will be the first time that is ever been hosted in Austin. For everyone else, there are still many opportunities for summer fun in Austin, including the Hot Summer Nights summer music festival, featuring three days of free live music and art throughout the Red River Cultural District in downtown Austin.  For more activities in July and more details, please see the link below.

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Ongoing volatility in political/economic conditions took some of the wind out of the sails of the spring real estate market, usually the most dynamic of the year. Uncertainty regarding the economy and possible implications for personal circumstances understandably made a proportion of buyers and sellers more hesitant about moving forward with one of the largest financial transactions of their lives. Still, while sales in most markets slowed year over year, the change was not profound and may readjust with new macroeconomic developments. 

Note that virtually all of May’s closed sales—the basis for most of the market data featured in this report—were negotiated before the May 12 reversal of China-tariff policies, which triggered an enormous recovery in…

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In May, Austin's housing market saw a shift with stable prices at $449K and nearly 15,000 active listings. Homes sold faster, averaging 57 days on the market, 19 days quicker than in April. Pending sales rose by 16.1% from April 2024, indicating active buyers. The increased inventory and stable prices create a healthier market for both buyers and sellers. Compass CEO Robert Reffkin highlighted on CNBC, "It's a better time to be a buyer than last year, with more available listings."

 

Click on the link below for the full report for May 2025.

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Loraloma Private Golf Club and Estates

Loraloma is a private residential club and resort community located 25 miles west of Austin in the Texas Hill Country. Spanning two miles along the Pedernales and Colorado Rivers, it offers modern residences, an 18-hole golf course designed by David McLay-Kidd, and a wide range of wellness, culinary, and outdoor experiences.

Nearly twice the open space of comparable communities, Loraloma is designed to preserve natural beauty while offering convenient access to retail, dining, schools, and healthcare through the larger Thomas Ranch masterplan.

Turn-key homes designed by Denton House Design Studio and custom home lots are available.

  • Limestone Gulch neighborhood: features swimming holes,…

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One of the perks of being a luxury agent in the west Austin market is getting to share my insights and knowledge with like-minded, high-performing agents from across the country. As a member of the global REALM community, I had the honor of joining my fellow REALM members at the REALM Global Collective for an annual gathering of the most amazing agents from across brokerages and from around the country and the world! This year's event as hosted at the iconic Breakers resort in West Palm Beach, FL, and it did not disappoint. We came together to collaborate, share, and learn from each other and our terrific guest speakers. It was a privilege to be included in this tremendous group of agents at REALM!

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