Austin-area home sales increase in July
Residential home sales increased 4.4% to 2,739 sales across the Austin area. In July, the median price for the MSA inched up 1.0% to $435,000, while sales dollar volume exceeded $1.6 billion, a 6.9% increase compared to July 2025. The data shows stronger buyer confidence across Central Texas, even as home prices remain relatively stable.
“We continued to see positive momentum in July’s year-over-year numbers,” Vaike O’Grady, market research advisor at Unlock MLS, said. “Deals are happening, prices are holding and buyers and sellers are finding opportunities equally. Mortgage rates remain elevated, but what sets Austin apart are the major economic investments recently announced across the region. New investment brings jobs and creates opportunities that attract people to Central Texas. Austin continues to be a place where people want to live, work and build their futures, and that demand is an important part of the long-term outlook for the housing market.”
John Crowe, ABoR president, “A healthy housing market depends on creating opportunities for Central Texans to both buy a home and remain in the communities they call home. The Index found that every additional $100 a month in carrying costs, from rising property taxes to climbing utility rates, pushes an estimated 9,800 Central Texas households across the threshold where housing becomes a genuine financial strain. As local communities finalize their budgets, tax rates and fees for next year, we encourage elected officials to weigh the cumulative impact taxes, fees, bonds and utility rates have on households. A professional agent is skilled in helping buyers find and negotiate an affordable sales price, but rising housing costs must also be addressed to help keep homeownership attainable long after closing day.”
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If you’re curious about markets beyond Austin, take a look at the Corpus Christi market.
