More and more buyers are house hunting in Austin with one extra question in mind: could this property support a second, independent living space? Maybe it’s a parent who needs to be closer, an adult kid who needs some separation without leaving, or a rental unit to help offset the mortgage. Whatever the reason, the […]

If you’re looking for honest, research-backed information on Austin real estate, you’ve found the right Austin real estate blog. Whether you’re buying your first home, thinking about selling, or relocating to Central Texas and trying to figure out which neighborhood fits your life, you’ll find practical, no-pressure guidance here.
Your Austin Real Estate Blog for Buyers, Sellers and Relocators
Eleven Oaks Realty has been helping clients buy and sell homes since 1978, and this Austin homes blog has been part of that mission since 2010. The goal is simple: give you the information you actually need to make a confident, informed decision on your own timeline.
If you’re buying, you’ll find articles on how Austin’s market works, what to expect during the offer and closing process in Texas, and how to evaluate different neighborhoods and price points. Our neighborhood guides cover dozens of Austin-area communities with real data on home prices, school districts, and what makes each area distinct.
If you’re selling, the seller section covers pricing strategy, how to read current market conditions, and what buyers in today’s market are paying closest attention to. Every month we publish updated Austin market reports using MLS data, so you can see what’s actually happening rather than relying on broad national headlines.
Austin is one of the most researched relocation destinations in the country, and we’ve written extensively about making that move. From comparing neighborhoods by commute time, school district, and walkability, to understanding what to expect from Austin’s pricing and pace, the blog covers the questions we hear most from buyers coming from out of state.
Most of the content on this blog is written by Rebecca Jacks, Broker Associate and licensed agent since 2007. If you have a question that isn’t answered in an article, reach out. We read every message.
Why the List Price in Austin’s Newest Neighborhoods Is Not the Real Price
Stand in a model home in one of Austin’s newer master planned communities and ask the sales representative if the price on the sign is negotiable, and you will usually hear some version of the same answer. The price is the price. Incentives are available, but the number itself does not move. The closed sales […]
What 19,809 Austin Home Sales Say About When to Offer Below Asking
We measured 19,809 Austin area sales. Days on market predicts your negotiating room almost perfectly. See the numbers before you write your offer.
August 2026 Austin Luxury Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their August 2026 Austin Luxury Real Estate Price Report measuring activity in the luxury home market across Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties. For this report, luxury is defined as any home that sold for $1,000,000 or more. August delivered a market of fewer transactions but stronger pricing and […]
August 2026 Austin Multi Family Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their August 2026 Austin Multi Family Real Estate Price Report measuring activity in the Austin multi family market. This report includes all multi family properties (duplex, triplex and quadplex) that sold in August 2026. August was a rough month for multi family sellers. The median sold price dropped […]
August 2026 Austin Condo Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their August 2026 Austin Condo Price Report measuring activity in the Austin condo market. Our August 2026 Austin Condo Price Report covers all condominiums and townhomes in the City of Austin. August delivered a mixed signal. The median sold price jumped 9.6% month over month to $372,500, but […]
August 2026 Austin Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their August 2026 Austin Real Estate Price Report measuring activity in the single family home market. August brought a clear slowdown after a busy summer. Sales fell 12.4% from July, new listings dropped 15.9%, and the typical home sat on the market for 66 days, 40.4% longer than […]
South Austin Suburb Showdown: Kyle vs. Buda vs. Manchaca vs. Dripping Springs vs. Driftwood
If you’re relocating to Austin, or you already live here and you’re starting to look south, there’s a good chance you’ve landed on this comparison because you’re trying to figure out which of these five suburbs actually fits your life: Kyle, Buda, Manchaca, Dripping Springs, or Driftwood. Two sit along the I-35 corridor south of […]
Best Austin Neighborhoods Under $500k
Last updated: September 2026. All MLS data reflects closed single-family sales from 9/1/2025 through 8/31/2026. If your budget is closer to $500,000, you have meaningfully more of Austin to choose from than buyers working with $400,000. The price difference opens up new areas of the city, more established neighborhoods with larger lots, and in several […]
North Austin Suburb Showdown: Cedar Park vs. Round Rock vs. Leander vs. Georgetown vs. Pflugerville
If you’re relocating to Austin, or you already live here and you’re starting to look north, there’s a good chance you’ve landed on this comparison because you’re trying to figure out which of these five suburbs actually fits your life: Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Georgetown, or Pflugerville. All five sit along the I-35, 183, […]
Selling an Inherited Home in Austin, TX: What You Need to Know
Inheriting a home is rarely simple. You may still be processing the loss of a loved one while also facing a property that needs to be sold, maintained, or decided on. If the home is in Austin and you’re not, the distance adds another layer — see our guide to selling your Austin home from […]