Finding an affordable home in Austin may become more attainable in 2026, as home values in the metro area have seen a dramatic 6.1 percent drop since 2024, according to a new housing trends report.Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranked No. 3 in Realtor.com's list of the top 10 U.S. metros that saw the

Editor's note: As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking back at the stories that defined Austin this year, including the red-hot topic of real estate. Austin's suburbs — and sp highly sought-after ZIP codes — are as popular as ever, and more locals are comparing the costs and benefits between renting

The latest Central Texas Housing Report from Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of Realtors has revealed that closed home sales in the Austin area have cooled off in comparison to last year, but median home prices aren't showing signs of major fluctuation as 2026 nears.Median listing prices in the Aust