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Temple Texas saw it's median house price rise by 3% this year compared to last January. Active listings are down up 4.7%, and the number of closed sales was down by 4.1%. The fall in closed sales could be what has led to fewer active listings on the market.

San Antonio, Texas saw median house price increase by 6% this year compared to last January with a median price for single-family homes sold at $229K. The average days on the market remained close to the same as last year at 65 days (2 days less than last year).

Corpus Christi, Texas saw a median house price of $186K this January, a decrease of 0.1%. Active listings are down by 6.2%, and the number of closed sales were up 26.7%.

Compared to January 2019, residential home sales in the Austin area increased 8.5% to 1,947 sales, and the median price increased 4.8% to $308,000, setting a record for the month of January. Housing inventory––which fell to 1.6 months––was driven to critically low levels across the MSA due to drops in both new and active listings. At the same time, increases in pending sales activity in January could signal further declines in inventory in the year ahead amidst strong housing demand.

San Antonio, Texas saw a median house price increase by 5% this year compared to last December with a median price for single-family homes sold at $238K. The average days on the market remained close to the same as last year at 67 days (2 days less than last year).

Temple Texas saw it's median house price rise by 12% this year compared to last December. Active listings are down up 6.3%, and the number of closed sales were up by 2.3%. The rise in closed sales could be what has led to fewer days on the market and a rising median price as the inventory has sold off.

Corpus Christi, Texas saw a median house price of $210K this December, an increase of 11.1%. Active listings are down by 2.3%, and the number of closed sales were up 1.7%.

Temple Texas saw it's median house price rise by 12% this year compared to last December. Active listings are down up 6.3%, and the number of closed sales were up by 2.3%. The rise in closed sales could be what has led to fewer days on the market and a rising median price as the inventory has sold off.

While Austin continued to rank high on “Best of U.S." lists, Central Texas REALTORS® sold more homes in 2019 than any year on record, according to the latest Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) analysis. The December and Year-End 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report reflects a record-breaking 33,084 home sales and $13,158,737,333 in sales volume.

Temple Texas saw it's median house price rise by 6.4% this year compared to last November. Active listings are down up 11.5%, and the number of closed sales were up by 21.3%. The rise in closed sales could be what has led to fewer days on the market and a rising median price as the inventory has sold off.

San Antonio, Texas saw it's median house price increase by 2% this year compared to last November with a median price for single-family homes sold at $230K. The average days on the market remained close to the same as last year at 59 days (2 days less than last year).

Corpus Christi, Texas saw a median house price of $194K this November, an increase of 1.6%. Active listings are down by 8%, and the number of closed sales was down 4.9%.

The Central Texas real estate market is headed for record-breaking sales this year. November home sales throughout the five-county Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) pushed the year-to-date total to 30,561 sales, which is approximately 300 homes shy of last year's total sales volume. Each county experienced a double-digit increase in home sales; the city of Austin slightly rose 4.5% to 670 sales, according to the Austin Board of REALTORS® latest Central Texas Housing Market Report. 

Home sales in Austin experienced a double-digit percent increase in October—creating a new record even as the inventory of single-family homes in Austin dropped to an all-time October low—according to the latest monthly report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR). The Central Texas Housing Market Report, which underscores the need for more diverse housing options in the city, was released just days after officials reviewed the latest draft of a revised land development code. The October report for Austin reflects a 14.5% increase year over year to 835 home sales, marking more homes sold than any October on record.

Temple Texas saw it's median house price rise by 6.4% this year compared to last October. Active listings are down 11%, and the number of closed sales were up by 21.3%.

Home sales remain at a record high as we move into Q4 2019. October reported 2,860 homes sold, a 12 percent increase over this same month last year according to the Multiple Listing Service Report from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®

Corpus Christi, Texas, saw a median house price of $193K this September, an increase of 2.1%. Active listings are down by 1.5%, and the number of closed sales was up 27.3% to a total of 368.

In the Killeen market, home sales were up 27%. Additionally, the median price rose 13.2% to $147K. The trend could be in part to the shrinking inventory as active listings were down 24.5% compared to 2018.

While the summer selling season has ended for most housing markets, the Austin Board of REALTORS® latest Central Texas Housing Market Report shows a double-digit percent increase in Austin home sales, which continue to outpace inventory and drive up home prices. The median price of a single-family home in the city of Austin rose 11.9% this month to $406,000––an all-time high for any September on record.

Home sales leveled out after the summer boom while still remaining at a record high for this time of year. September reported 2,725 homes sold, a nine percent increase over this same month last year according to the Multiple Listing Service Report from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) which reports on all areas contained within the MLS. Both average and median sales prices showed healthy growth as well, with an average sales price of $270,147 and a median of $237,200. The month ended with 3.7 months of inventory available, indicating a continued sellers’ market.

San Antonio, Texas saw it's median house price increase by 7% this year compared to last August with a median price for single-family homes sold at $238K. The average days on the market remained close to the same as last year at 54 days (1 day more than last year).

Corpus Christi, Texas saw a median house price of $199K this August, an increase of 1.9%. Active listings are down by 2.8%, and the number of closed sales were up 6.7%.

Temple Texas saw it's median house price rise by 4.3% this year compared to last August. Active listings are down up 4%, and the number of closed sales were up by 13.2%. The rise in closed sales could be what has led to fewer days on the market, and a rising median price as the inventory has sold off.

As the summer-selling season came to an end, August Austin-area home sales continued to increase, while listings on the market decreased compared to the same month last year. The Austin Board of REALTORS® latest Central Texas Housing Market Report indicates the imbalance between supply and demand––which continues to drive up the cost of homes in Austin––will persist beyond this summer's sales activity.

As we see continued growth in the Temple/Belton area, we’ve seen more and more interest in rental data as of mid-2019. Consumers have seen growth and are now making plans to relocate or invest in the area. Whether that’s jobs or access other areas like Waco and Austin, the Temple/Belton area is growing, and consumers want to know the condition of the market.

As we see continued growth in the Corpus Christi area, we’ve seen more and more interest in rental data as of 2019. With the recent growth of industry, many are making plans to relocate to Corpus Christi and surrounding areas. Whether jobs or access to good schools or entertainment, as people relocate to Corpus Christi, many want to know what the market looks like.

Austin-area home sales set an all-time high for any July on record, as sales last month increased 11.7% to 3,439 home sales, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Market Report from the Austin Board of REALTORS®. Despite the record, home sales within the city of Austin remained flat due to limited housing inventory.

San Antonio, Texas saw it's median house price increase by 4% this year compared to last July with a median price for single-family homes sold at $239K. The average days on the market remained close to the same as last year at 52 days (2 days more than last year).

Corpus Christi, Texas saw a median house price of $210K this July, an increase of 5.5%. Active listings are down by 3.7%, but the number of closed sales were up 10.3%. In Ingleside, the median price was down 47.3% this June compared to last year. Active listings were down 4.3%. Average days on the market were down to an average of 56 days. It should be noted that significant changes could be due to the relatively small number of closed sales. As of July 2019, there were a total of 8 closed sales in the Ingleside market.

Temple Texas saw it's median house price fall by 0.7% this year compared to last July. Active listings are down by 4.8%, but the number of closed sales are up by 2.9%. This drop has led to fewer days on the market and a shrinking inventory.

Corpus Christi, Texas saw it's median house price at $200K increase by 0.9% this year compared to last June. Active listings are down by 7.8%, and the number of closed sales was also down 15%.

Single-family home sales experienced strong gains in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) but declined in the city of Austin in the first half of this year, according to the June and Midyear 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®.

San Antonio Texas saw it's median house price increase by 4% this year compared to last June with a median price for single-family homes sold at 241K. The average days on the market remained close to the same as last year at 53 days (2 days more than last year).

Temple Texas saw it's median house price rise by 7.4% this year compared to last June. Active listings are down by 6.9%, but the number of closed sales are up. This has led to fewer days on the market, a rising median price, and a shrinking inventory.

The median price of a single-family home reached an all-time high of $407,400 in the city of Austin—setting a new record for the Austin Board of REALTORS®’s monthly housing reports. But at the same time, the May 2019 Central Texas Housing Market report shows declines in the city of Austin for both new and active listings, as well as a 3.4% drop in home sales. The same wasn’t true, however, for the surrounding areas, which all experienced strong gains.

San Antonio saw a 3% increase in median price at $238K with an average of 56 days on the market. With a large inventory and an increase of total sales of 10%, the San Antonio Market appears to be very active as we enter the Summer season.

The Corpus Christi market remained steady this month as house prices rose 1.6% with a median price of $194K compared to last year. With active listings down 2.7% and homes and the market for an average 56 days (21 days less than May 2018), the activity we saw in the Spring market looks to be making an early start in the Summer.

The Temple market held steady with a less than 1 percent change in its median house price of $174k this May compared to last year. Active listings were down 11.4% while closed sales were up 9.5%. With homes on the market for an average of 64 days (a drop of 6 days compared to May 2018), we could see median prices continue to hold steady as we enter the Summer.

San Antonio – Home sales in the San Antonio area climbed six percent compared to this month last year for a total of 3,003 sales, according to the Multiple Listing Service Report from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) which reports on all areas contained within the MLS. Average sales price and median sales price each increased four percent year-over-year, with the average price rising to $267,071 and the median reaching $230,700. The month ended with 3,182 sales still pending (301 more than at the end of April 2018), and months of inventory continued its streak of remaining below four months, with April reporting just 3.7 months available.

The Belton market saw growth this April as home sales were up 3.7% compared to last year. The median price saw a rise of 21.4% to $204K compared to April of 2018. With active listings down 27.5 % and a shrinking inventory, we could expect to see median prices continue to rise as the Spring market comes to a close.

The Corpus Christi market had fewer closed sales in April. With closed sales down 3.2% from last year and active listings down 3.2% compared to last year as well. However, homes that did sell were on the market 7 days shorter than last year. Additionally, the median price increased by 6.5% to $194K compared to April 2018.

Austin remained busy after strong first-quarter sales, with the number of April home sales skyrocketing almost 15% in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) over the same period last year. However, because the median sales price increased by a much narrower margin, results signal market prices stabilizing, according to the Austin Board of REALTORS® April 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report.

The Corpus Christi market showed some signs of a slow in March. With closed sales down 9.3% from last year and active listings down 5.4% compared to last year as well. However, homes that did sell were on the market 2 weeks shorter on average. Additionally, the median price remained steady with only a 0.9% rise compared to March 2019.

The city of Austin home sales dipped as the median price of a single-family home rose, according to the March 2019 Central Texas Housing Market report by the Austin Board of REALTORS®. At the same time, housing inventory remained critically low, and homes continued to spend less time on the market.

San Antonio, Texas saw it's median house price grow by 3% this year compared to last December with a median price for single family homes sold at around 227K. The average days on market remained the same as last year at 64 days.

The Corpus Christi area saw a slight decrease in number of homes sold in Corpus Christi, Calallen, and Padre Island in November, while Portland saw a slight increase from 15 sales in October to 26 sales in November.

The Corpus market is looking strong, but needs more homes to meet the demand.

Competition is expected to remain fierce for available listings. Savvy sellers and buyers know that deals can be made well into the school months, as household formations take on many shapes and sizes.

The 2017 Central Texas summer selling season was the strongest on record in terms of single-family home sales and median price across the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

How long can the residential real estate market go on like this? We are about two years into a national trend of dropping housing supply and increasing median sales prices.

In July 2017, single-family home sales volume in the Austin-Round Rock MSA increased 2.8 percent year-over-year to 2,892 home sales, while home sales within the city of Austin declined 2.5 percent year-over-year to 832 home sales.

If builders can catch up to the demand for homes, we would say there is an extremely healthy housing market in our future.

The Austin Board of Realtors recently released their mid-year market statistics, which show home sales normalizing a bit, while prices continued to rise.

With home prices up in North Texas more than 50 percent in the last five years, it’s harder for young first-time home buyers to afford a purchase.

Home sales hit an all-time high as prices continue to rise.

Home prices in the DFW area continue to rise as demand remains strong, teaming up with a professional real estate agent to navigate the market is imperative.

Single-family home sales increased throughout the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in April, according to the April 2017 Central Texas Housing Market Report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®.

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Single-family home sales declined across the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and increased in the city of Austin in March, according to the March 2017 Central Texas Housing Market Report released today by the Austin Board of REA

Market conditions point to this spring being one of the best times to sell your DFW home! Find out why here.

110 people per day are moving to the Austin area, but is the real estate market beginning to slow?

If you can afford it, now is the time to buy! Interest rates are still low, and home prices are still reasonable. They’re rising rapidly, however with the median sales price jumping 15.4 percent in January 2017 from $195,000 to $225,000!

First-time homebuyers and those on a budget may have to look to Austin's suburbs to find homes for sale. Those who can afford it are experiencing an improving market Austin proper!

Mortgage rates, home prices, and competition for those homes is on the rise. However, those who prepare accordingly and act quickly should have no problem securing their piece of the real estate pie.

The Austin housing market broke records in 2016, but is showing signs of a correction in 2017. Where is the best place to buy? Find out!

The DFW area broke records this year, in fact, several DFW cities were ranked in Realtor.com's list of most searched zip codes!

Dallas and Fort Worth are actually some of the more affordable cities in the US, despite rising home prices.

Builders struggle to meet the ever-growing demand for housing in Austin proper, as home sales decline throughout the Central Texas Area.

Market conditions are culminating into the perfect storm for potential homebuyers to get the best deal. Here's why you should buy NOW.

Demand has remained high throughout 2016, as predicted by most market specialists. But is the market reaching unhealthy levels?

Home sales in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) are on the rise, however, inside Austin’s official city limits it’s a different story.

Demand is still present year-round in the DFW area, despite the closing of the hot selling season. This keeps the situation competitive, and prices up.

Hays County is growing faster than the surrounding areas, with single-family home sales jumping 23.2 percent year-over-year to 377 homes for the month of August 2016. The rest of the metro remains competitive as the summer season comes to a close.

Despite having the strongest summer selling season in our region's history, home sales are starting to slow down. What does this mean for potential homebuyers and sellers?

Prices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area continue to rise in many communities, yet homes are selling faster than they have in years. Buyers are needing to move quickly if they want to score their dream home, and often they will still need to pay over ask

From a starter home to premium living, Texas offers the best real estate options for every living situation that is too promising to pass up.

The market is becoming increasingly competitive as buyers attempt to find the best deals in the most desirable areas. Find out why it's still a great time to buy!

Population growth and housing demand have driven home sales and prices up in the first half of 2016, but what does this mean for potential homebuyers?

Austin’s booming tech scene has led to the lowest unemployment rate in 16 years, and many of those people are making Williamson County their home base.

The Dallas/Fort Worth area is experiencing what can only be referred to as a seller’s market. While predictable, these numbers point to an overwhelming demand and little supply of homes on the market.

Headlines talk about rising home prices and the decreasing supply of homes, but is this something we need to worry about?

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) recently released their March 2016 report, and statistics confirm what most of us already know – Austin’s housing market is raging.

Austin’s rapidly rising population and growing traffic problems are a cause for concern, as housing inventory remains low and prices are steadily climbing.

Sales of existing homes in Dallas - Fort Worth have grown faster than the national pace in most quarters since the beginning of 2014. Accordingly, sales are currently up 9.7% from last year in Dallas, but is there room for even further acceleration?

Low inventory of Austin-area homes has been affecting home prices for the past few years, but it seems now that it’s starting to affect home sales as well.

Thinking about finding a new place? To make an informed decision, here’s a breakdown of the cities’ cheapest and most expensive zip codes to rent in (for both Dallas and Fort Worth), courtesy of apartment search website RENTCafé

The Dallas/Fort Worth real estate market is setting up for a steady year in 2016. While prices and sales are expected to increase as usual, they are expected to do slow more steadily.

Although the Federal Reserve has raised the Fed Funds Rate by 0.25 percent, this is unlikely to affect mortgage rates for the moment. However, consumers who are on the edge of bein

Leander, a suburb north of Cedar Park, has experienced record-breaking growth over the last few years. Recently named the fourth fastest growing city in Texas by the U.S. Census Report, Leander is showing no signs of slowing its growth anytime soon.

Jobless claims have stayed at extremely low levels, coming in as the lowest numbers since 1973, which is contributing to the DFW area having one of the strongest housing markets in the country.

While the fall and winter seasons typically mean the housing market slows down, 2015 is breaking records and remaining healthy throughout the colder months.

It’s hard to ignore the rising home prices in our area, but what about mortgage rates? Supreme Lending's Jason Lewis helps us understand the consequences of waiting to buy.

The Census Bureau’s annual population estimate program cited that the Austin-Round Rock metro area gained about 157 residents per day between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014. Naturally, the housing market continues to be very competitive, but are we i

The Dallas-Fort Worth housing market continued building on recent trends in April, as home prices continued to increase moving toward the summer home buying season.

Continuing on the recent trend, March saw a steep increase in home prices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Likewise, the overall Housing Affordability Index, which was rated at 164, recorded a mild dip of 0.8% from the previous year, bucking th

The Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) recently released their latest market statistics for the month of March 2015 (released April 2015) and it showed a record-breaking number for Austin-area home prices.

February featured rising home prices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as has been the trend for the past few months

February hit an all-time high in single-family home sales, with nearly half of all homes sold in February being outside of the city limits.

DFW market statistics for the month of January, 2015.

January showed continued growth in Austin hitting an all-time high in regards to home prices. HomeCity Real Estate breaks down January 2015 housing market statistics.

In Austin, 2014 broke records as home prices continued to rise while home sales also increased. HomeCity breaks down the 2014 year end statistics.

October continued the trend of rising home prices throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, complete with a massive increase over the statistics from just a year ago. Affordability showed a dip of 2.2% down to a 167 on the affordability index.

NTREIS released it's latest Dallas real estate market statistics, see how 2014 compares to 2013!

ABoR recently released their market statistics for August 2014. HomeCity tells you what these stats mean for YOU!

The North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) recently released their latest housing market statistics which show DFW selling 9,286 single family homes this July. This is 7.3% less than July 2013.

Our real estate market is still strong, but for the first time this year we sold less homes than the same month last year. Check out the stats from the Austin Board of Realtors!

July marks the middle of the year for 2014, and the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) has released their market statistics. Let's take a look at the mid-year snapshot.

July marks the middle of the year for 2014, and the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) has released their market statistics. Let’s take a look at what’s taken place over the first six months of this year.

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) recently released the latest housing market stats which showed Dallas/Fort Worth-area home sales decreasing 10.6% to 8,866 single-family homes sold in May 2014.

The Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) recently released the latest housing market stats which showed Austin-area home sales increasing 3% to 2,943 single-family homes sold in May 2014.

The North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) recently released their market data for last month, and it shows an overall increase in activity. HomeCity gives it's real estate market update for the DFW area.

HomeCity presents your latest housing market update!

Your Dallas/Fort Worth housing market update from HomeCity Real Estate.

Your latest housing market update (April 2014) from HomeCity Real Estate!

The data for February was just released by the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR), and we hit an all-time high for February, both in home sales and home prices.

The Dallas/Fort Worth area continues to see a hot market, with the average median sales price rising 9.4% in January.

An Austin housing market update and video for February 2014.

HomeCity takes a look at the housing market totals of 2013, and compares them to 2012.

A DFW area housing market update from HomeCity Real Estate!

A December 2013 housing market update from HomeCity!

November is usually a “cooling off” period for real estate in Dallas/Fort Worth, but the market remains strong with tighter inventory and rising prices.

It’s finally getting cold, but our healthy job market and affordable cost of living are keeping the housing market hot!

The housing recovery is gearing up in the North Texas area, with things returning to normal all around the area.

The Austin housing market continues to stay strong, even though the weather is cooling down.

The sellers market continues, as August breaks the record for highest sales volume ever recorded for the month.

The housing market remains hot, act quickly and enlist the help of a realtor if you want to snag the house of your dreams!

An Austin Real Estate Housing Market Update for July 2013.

A housing market update for Austin, TX - sales prices rise above $300,000 for the first time in history! Contact Homecity @ 1.877.284.2489.