Market Updates, Neighborhood Guides & Expert Advice
The Heather Powell Residential Group blog covers the Austin, Texas housing market — current prices, inventory and mortgage-rate trends, plus practical guidance for buying and selling a home in Austin’s neighborhoods. Every article is written from the perspective of Heather Powell, a native Austinite raised in Tarrytown, University of Texas at Austin graduate, and real estate agent with Compass.
Latest Austin Real Estate Articles
- Austin’s Luxury Market This Fall: What the August 2026 Numbers Mean for $1M+ Sellers
Austin’s $1M+ market saw median prices rise 5.1% in August 2026 while days on market fell to 31. Here’s what luxury sellers and buyers should do this fall. - Austin Real Estate Market Update: September 2026 — What Buyers and Sellers Need to KnowThis Austin real estate market update for September 2026 shows a market that has settled into balance. Homes are moving faster than they did a year ago, price cuts are… Read more: Austin Real Estate Market Update: September 2026 — What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
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Austin Market Updates
Regular reports on Austin home prices, days on market, inventory and interest rates — and what the numbers mean for your next move. Start with the September 2026 Austin market update.
Buying a Home in Austin
Financing, offers, inspections and negotiating in today’s market. Read the Austin Buyer’s Guide or search homes for sale in Austin.
Selling Your Austin Home
Pricing strategy, preparing to list and marketing that gets results. See the Austin Seller’s Guide and recently sold homes.
Austin Neighborhoods
Local insight on where to live in Austin — lifestyle, schools, commute and home styles. Explore the Austin neighborhood guides.
Austin Real Estate: Quick Answers
Is now a good time to buy a home in Austin?
As of September 2026, the Austin housing market has settled into balance. Homes are selling faster than a year ago and price reductions are becoming less common, yet buyers still hold more negotiating leverage than at any time since before the pandemic. The right timing depends on your budget, rate and neighborhood — the latest market update breaks it down.
How do I find out what my Austin home is worth?
Online estimates are a starting point, but an accurate value comes from a comparative market analysis based on recent nearby sales, condition and current buyer demand. Contact Heather Powell for a free, no-obligation home valuation.
Which Austin neighborhoods does Heather Powell specialize in?
Heather grew up in Tarrytown and works with buyers and sellers across Central Austin and the greater Austin area. The Austin neighborhoods page profiles each area she covers.
Who writes the Heather Powell Group blog?
The blog is published by Heather Powell Residential Group, a Compass team based at 2500 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746. Content reflects Heather’s first-hand experience as a native Austin real estate agent.
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