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05/06/2026

Kissing Tree is one of the premier 55+ communities in the country. Come see the newest Brookfield Residential and David Weekley model homes at the newly opened Model Village. Dwell in possibility.

05/04/2026

I came across this interview with Renee Zellweger from 26 years ago recently. She was on a press tour for “Me, Myself & Irene” with Jim Carrey. The interviewer changes the subject at one point to ask what she misses about Texas. She answered like a true Texan. I couldn’t agree more. I fall in love with this sky and these sunsets and sunrises daily.

05/03/2026

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04/29/2026

🔥 April 2026 Top 100 Austin-Area Real Estate Opportunities! Spotlight: Property #3 in 78744. Multiple expirations, multiple price drops, now down 24.6% to $229,900. See the full list :

Top 100 Real Estate Opportunities by: Maria Rivera

04/17/2026

The 10-year Treasury dropped 8.8 basis points to 4.228% this morning on geopolitical headlines out of the Middle East. That is the kind of move that pulls the entire rate sheet lower, and our sheet reflects it. As of today, 4/17/2026:
FHA 30-year at 5.875%
USDA 30-year at 5.875%
Conventional 15-year at 6.000%
VA 30-year at 6.000%
Conventional 30-year at 6.375%
Jumbo 30-year at 6.500%
🏡Pending properties are up year over year. Cumulative closed sales through April are running 14.0% above the historical average for this window of the year. 🏡 Affordability is expanding. The City of Austin median is down 6.8% year over year. The metro median is hovering around $443,000, down roughly 19% from the 2022 peak. Rates just dropped. Prices are lower. Inventory is at 5.46 months.
🏡 A buyer who walked away 18 months ago is now looking at a fundamentally different payment on a fundamentally different selection. Buyers who have been watching from the sidelines now have a reason to act.
🏡And sellers, the buyers who show up are qualified and ready. Price it right from day one and your home joins the 16% closing above list, not the 46% sitting with reductions.

04/17/2026

Real estate optimism.
This just in from my brilliant broker this morning:

I am bullish on Austin real estate for the rest of 2026.
Here is why...

The 10-year Treasury dropped 8.8 basis points to 4.228% this morning on geopolitical headlines out of the Middle East.
That is the kind of move that pulls the entire rate sheet lower, and our sheet reflects it.

As of today, 4/17/2026:

FHA 30-year at 5.875%

USDA 30-year at 5.875%

Conventional 15-year at 6.000%

VA 30-year at 6.000%

Conventional 30-year at 6.375%

Jumbo 30-year at 6.500%

Now look at what is happening underneath:
Pending properties are up year over year. The most recent data shows pending listings at 5,007 across the metro area, up 2.7% from this time last year. Cumulative closed sales through April are running 14.0% above the historical average for this window of the year. That is not a stalled market. That is a market with real buyers pulling the trigger.

Affordability is expanding. The City of Austin median is down 6.8% year over year. The metro median is hovering around $443,500, down roughly 19% from the 2022 peak. Rates just dropped. Prices are lower. Inventory is at 5.46 months. A buyer who walked away 18 months ago is now looking at a fundamentally different payment on a fundamentally better selection.

Demand is absorbing supply. Above-list closings jumped from 13.12% to 16.25% in a single month. New construction Activity Index is sitting in Expansion at 33.67%. Correctly priced homes are moving and sometimes drawing competition.
Here is the translation for clients this week.

For buyers: the combination of a 5.875% FHA rate, prices 19% off peak, and real selection is the clearest window we have seen in years. Waiting for a better setup is waiting for something that may not arrive.

For sellers: buyers are active. The ones who show up are qualified and ready. Price it right from day one and your home joins the 16% closing above list, not the 46% sitting with reductions.

I am bullish on Austin real estate for 2026. The fundamentals are moving in the right direction, rates are cooperating, and the buyers who have been watching from the sidelines now have a reason to act.

04/13/2026

Central Texans, message me if you’d like your free, customized 1st Qtr market reports for your neighborhood. Dwell in possibility.

03/29/2026

The Top 100 Opportunities for March 2026.

These listings highlight price drops, properties priced below assessed tax value, and homes that have come back on the market — giving you timely, data-driven insights.

🔥 Take a look at #50 on the list: 4 bed / 2.5 bath in Hutto, built in 2007, dropped 9 times from $500k down to $375k. Hutto is sitting at 5.42 months of inventory right now. This month's full list:

Top 100 Real Estate Opportunities by: Maria Rivera

03/23/2026

Just listed for lease in Easton Park!
7200 Sienna Rouge Path

🏡 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.

🌿 Over 350 acres of dedicated parkland, green space, and 13 miles of trails in the neighborhood.
✈️ 7 miles to airport
🏙️ 12 miles to downtown
🙋‍♀️Great landlord!

Offered at $2495/month. It's a gem!

03/18/2026

Actually since 2103. Correction! Landlord tips for smooth leasing experiences to come!

03/09/2026

Coming soon for lease in Easton Park in southeast Austin! Just 8 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and approximately 12 miles from downtown. Great landlord. Life is good here! 🦋