The Benefits of Staging Your Home

Central Texas REALTORS® sold more homes than any February on record last month, indicating the spring selling season may have started early this year. According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® February 2019 Central Texas Housing Market report, sales increased by 6 percent from February 2018 to February 2019 to 2,101 sales. This increase was matched with both a rise in active listings and housing inventory, signs that the Austin Metro housing market this year continues to move toward greater balance.

"In December 2018, new listings on the market returned to more normal levels compared to December 2017. This resulted in a slight decrease in January sales this year," Kevin P. Scanlan, president of Austin Board of REALTORS®, said. “However, even though we are seeing slowing home price appreciation, future homeowners are still buying. That means Austin’s market remains extremely competitive and 2019 is highly likely to be another strong year."

Rising property values and increased demand led to an all-time high in sales dollar volume in 2018 as shrinking affordability spread across Central Texas, according to year-end data in the latest Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) report. Central Texas REALTORS® sold 30,713 homes in 2018, generating $11.9 billion in sales dollar volume, the December and Year-End 2018 Central Texas Housing Market Report found.

As single-family home sales continue to rise, another record-breaking year is expected for the Austin-area housing market, according to the latest monthly report from the Austin Board of REALTORS®. The November 2018 Central Texas Housing Market Report released today suggests another strong showing for the region.