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Market data, buyer guides, homeowner tools, and local intel. Written by agents who actually live here.
74%▲ 3
Buyer Advantage
$430K▼ 2%
Median Price
12,764▲ 15%
Active Listings
89▲ 12
Avg Days on Market
Source: Austin Haus Index · Feb 2026 · Read full report →
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Intel
Terafab: World's Biggest Chip Factory Is Going in Austin
$20B investment. Tesla + SpaceX + xAI. What it means for housing near the corridor.
IntelThe Chili's at 45th and Lamar Is for Sale. What That Corner Becomes Next Matters.
Two lots, $9.4M in combined TCAD value, a ground lease through 2029 with no renewal options.
IntelAustin's Data Center Boom: $25B+ and 7x Capacity Growth
Austin-San Antonio corridor becoming one of the largest data center markets in the country.
IntelOracle Is Cutting Thousands of Jobs. What It Means for Austin Housing.
No WARN notices filed yet. But Oracle is one of Austin's largest employers.
IntelUptown ATX: IBM Leaves, Nvidia Moves In
66-acre, $3B project near The Domain adapting to a softer market. 500K sqft renovated instead of demolished.
IntelTwo 445-Foot Towers Near UT Approved. What It Signals About Downtown.
318 apartments, 61 condos, 287 hotel rooms. Council overrode 200-ft recommendation.
IntelAustin Is Losing Businesses to the Suburbs. The City's Plan to Fight Back.
$30.8M budget deficit by 2028. Retail leakage. The economic development strategy.
OwningIs Your Austin Home in a New Flood Zone?
FEMA just updated Austin's flood maps. Thousands of properties moved zones.
OwningHow Tariffs Are Changing Austin Home Costs in 2026
Lumber, appliances, and HVAC costs are moving. What it means for renovations and new builds.
IntelAustin Infrastructure: I-35, Light Rail & Road Projects
$4.5B I-35 rebuild, 6.5 miles of underground tunnels, Project Connect light rail design.
IntelColony Park: Austin's Next Great Neighborhood Is Breaking Ground
5,000-acre master-planned community in Northeast Austin. Affordability and early-mover opportunity.
IntelEastVillage: Austin's $1 Billion Walkable City Is Taking Shape
The I-35 corridor transformation reshaping East Austin property values.
IntelWhisper Valley: Austin's Zero-Energy Community Keeps Growing
Geothermal energy, Google Fiber, organic farm. Homes from the low $300Ks.
IntelBuda Is Turning a Train Depot Into a Retail Incubator
What the suburbs are building along the I-35 south corridor.
BuyingThe 2026 Spring Buyer Playbook
7-step guide to buying smart in a market with 12,764 listings and 89 avg DOM.
BuyingBuyer Advantage: 5 Asks That Work in 2026
Inspection timelines, rate buydowns, seller concessions. What to ask for right now and why it works.
BuyingMove or Wait? The Austin Real Estate Decision Framework
Data-driven framework for deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold in 2026.
BuyingHow to Buy Your First Home in Austin, Texas
TSAHC down payment programs, real numbers, honest timelines. The Austin-specific version.
BuyingAustin First-Time Buyer Guide
Everything you need to know before you make your first offer in the Austin market.
BuyingRelocating to Austin: The Real Estate Checklist
Tax trade-offs, lender quirks, neighborhood breakdown. For out-of-state buyers.
BuyingAustin Neighborhood Guide: Where to Buy by Budget
18 neighborhoods ranked by price tier. Under $350K to $750K+.
BuyingZilker Neighborhood Guide 2026
Prices, schools, flood risk, Convention Center impact. Actual numbers.
BuyingThe Terms Game: Win Beyond Price
How to use closing timelines, option periods, and creative terms to win offers.
RentingRent vs Buy in Austin 2026: The Real Math
Avg rent $1,853 vs $2,768 mortgage. When buying makes sense and when it doesn't.
OwningYour Spring 2026 Homeowner Checklist
Tax protest deadline, HVAC tune-up, roof check, insurance review. All in one list.
OwningCold Weather Prep: Your Austin Home Checklist
Pipes, HVAC, generator, roof, and water heater. Everything before a freeze hits.
OwningFile Your 2026 Tax Protest & Win
65% of Austin protests succeed. Step-by-step guide to filing, evidence to gather, and when to hire a firm.
OwningTexas Homestead Exemption: Complete Guide
$100K off your assessed value. How to file, who qualifies, and the extra exemptions most homeowners miss.
OwningTexas Home Insurance: 7 Ways to Fight Back
Avg premium $4,085/yr. Rates up 54% since 2019. Actual strategies to lower your premium.
OwningBuild a Backyard Home in Austin (ADU Guide)
SB 1412 makes it easier than ever. Costs, rules, permits, and real numbers.
OwningShould You Refinance Right Now?
If you bought at 7%+, you could save $300-500/month. Here's the math.
InvestingAustin Home Equity: Where You Actually Stand in 2026
How much equity Austin homeowners are sitting on, what it's worth, and what you can do with it.
Tools2026 Homeowner + Renter Clarity Kit
Take the quiz, get your playbook. Homeowner, renter, and investor tools all in one place.
ToolsWhat I'd Do: 2026 Situation Guide
Pick your situation — buying, staying, selling, renting — and get the honest take on what moves make sense.
ToolsSeller Strategy 2026
Pick your situation — ready to move, staying put, or watching the market — and get a tailored game plan.
RentingRenter Leverage 2026
Scripts, tactics, and timing for renewing, negotiating, or deciding it's time to buy.
ToolsBuyer Advantage: The 5 Asks
The specific asks that work in today's Austin market — with scripts for each one.
RentingRenter Clarity Kit: Should You Buy or Keep Renting?
Take the quiz. Get a personalized playbook for your exact situation — buying, staying, or somewhere in between.
InvestingBuild a Backyard Home in Austin (ADU Guide)
SB 1412 makes it easier than ever. ADUs as rental income — costs, permits, and real return numbers.
Life EventsDivorce and Your Austin Home
Community property rules, buyout math, your options, and the tax timing most people miss.
Life EventsSelling an Inherited Home in Texas
Probate paths, stepped-up basis, timeline from court to closing. What to watch out for with multiple heirs.
Life EventsSXSW 2026: The Local's Guide
For Austin residents — where to go, what to avoid, and how to actually enjoy your city during SXSW.
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