Hyde Park supply is down roughly 20% in June compared to the same period last year, which is consistent with the data we collect for the central city (The image below shows data for single-family homes within 12 miles of downtown).

Our stats for May 2026 tell an encouraging story for Austin! Sales volume, pending units, and pricing are all moving in the right direction on a year-over-year basis, and we believe the data now supports what we've suspected for a few months: Austin likely found its bottom in 2025. The broader economic backdrop remains uncertain, with consumer confidence hitting a multi-year low and mortgage rates creeping back up, but Austin's local fundamentals are outperforming the nationa

Short answer: As of May 2026, Hyde Park has swung firmly back into a seller's market: 2.16 months of inventory, homes selling in a median of 6.5 days, and at roughly 99% of asking price. Price per square foot, the metric we actually trust, is up about 33% year over year. You may see a scary "median sales price is down" number floating around, and I am going to show you exactly why that one is misleading. Here is the real picture, by the numbers.

This month’s topic of conversation…buyer demand! Pending units jumped 17% year-over-year, the 2026 demand curve is running well ahead of both 2024 and 2025, and total sales increased 7.4%. Pricing remains soft on a year-over-year basis, but the volume story is unambiguously positive.

Just like the trees and flowers, the Austin market seems to be springing back to life! Pending units are up nearly 12% on a year-over-year basis and total sales climbing 5.6%. Prices remain slightly lower year-over-year, but the trend lines are flattening and overall dollar volume increased more than 4%. Mortgage rates have pulled back from their late March highs and are settling in the low to mid 6% range, which is an improvement from where we were just a few weeks ago.

Spring is just around the corner, and if February's data is any indication, the market is ready for it! The February data shows a market that is gradually gaining momentum while prices continue adjusting downward. Buyer activity improved notably with more pending contracts and closed sales on a year over year basis. At the same time, inventory continues to expand and pricing metrics remain modestly lower than last year. This combination is creating a healthier and more balanc

January is always one of the slowest months of the year for real estate activity, but the early data out of the Austin five county metro is quietly encouraging! While closed sales remain soft as expected for this time of year, several leading indicators suggest demand is beginning to wake up ahead of the normal spring surge. Pricing remains largely flat, inventory is manageable, and buyer activity is picking up just ahead of sellers, which is a pattern we like to see heading

As expected, December closed out the year on a slower note, in line with typical seasonal trends. The holiday season tends to be the quietest time for real estate activity across the Austin Metro area, but with spring and early summer (our busiest selling seasons) just around the corner, it's the perfect time to assess where the market stands and where it may be heading.

It’s hard to believe that this is our last newsletter for 2025! We hope you’re enjoying a festive holiday season and are looking forward to a great 2026! Now on to the stats… As we closed out November, the Austin metro real estate market showed some telling signs of transition. Sales activity continued to decline compared to last year, but inventory and new listings are both trending upward. Buyers are taking more time to make decisions, and pricing is sending mixed signa

The Austin-area housing market continued its pattern of gradual adjustment through October, showing both renewed pricing strength and shifting inventory dynamics. Despite fewer overall sales year-over-year, higher average sold prices and an increase in available homes indicate a more balanced, opportunity-rich market for both buyers and sellers as we head into the final stretch of 2025.