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By Kevin McAfee · Vista Realty Group
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Austin Housing Market, August 2026: The Two-Month Winning Streak Snaps as National Rate Pressure Arrives
After June and July both posted the first annual price gains since 2022, August broke the pattern. The metro median fell 6.4% year-over-year to $412,000 as mortgage rates climbed past 6.75% nationally — but pending sales held positive, and the pullback opened real room to negotiate. Here's what actually happened, county by county.
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Austin Housing Market, June 2026: Prices Turn Positive for the First Time in Three Years
After three straight years of correction, June finally broke the pattern. The metro median rose year-over-year for the first time since the 2022 peak, pending sales climbed 13.2%, and inventory tightened across every core county — here's what the turn actually meant for buyers and sellers.
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Austin Housing Market, May 2026: Steady Rain Yields Steady Prices as the Spring Recovery Holds
The metro median held flat for a second straight month, pending sales stayed near multi-year highs, and the City of Austin's median price turned positive year-over-year for the first time in recent memory.
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Austin Housing Market, April 2026: Spring Surge, Tightening Inventory, and the First Real Recovery Signals in Two Years
After nearly two years of inventory growth and cautious buyers, Austin's housing market sent a new signal. Pending sales jumped 15.4% year-over-year across the metro — here's what it meant.
Local Insights
Best Neighborhoods in Austin for Families in 2026
Moving to Austin with kids is one of the best decisions a family can make — but knowing where to plant roots is everything. We evaluate schools, safety, parks, and prices.
Austin Living
Why Austin Is Still A Great Place to Live
The music, food, Hill Country, and jobs are all still here. A candid case for why Austin's soul is more resilient than the critics give it credit for.