If you’re considering buying a home in Austin, there’s a financial benefit worth knowing about before you sign anything: the Texas homestead exemption 2026. It’s one of the most meaningful perks of owning a primary residence in this state, and most renters have no idea it exists. Once you buy a home and occupy it […]

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.
Buying a Home in an Austin Flood Zone: What You Need to Know Before Making an Offer
If you’ve been shopping for a home in Austin, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen FEMA flood zone information pop up on a listing. And if the catastrophic flooding that swept through Central Texas in July 2025 taught us anything, it’s that flood risk in this region is not something to skim past in […]
Austin Down Payment Assistance Programs
Buying a home in Austin is more achievable than many people realize, and a big reason for that is the number of down payment assistance programs available to buyers in this area. Whether you are purchasing your first home or have owned before, there are programs that can put thousands of dollars toward your down […]
Austin Real Estate Market: What to Expect This Fall 2026
The Austin real estate market fall 2026 story depends a lot on which house you’re talking about. Homes that are priced accurately and presented well are selling in under a month. Homes that came to market with an aspirational price are sitting, and a lot of them have already cut that price once or twice. […]
20 Austin Neighborhoods with the Best Community Amenities
Finding the right neighborhood is about a lot more than the home itself. It’s about the resort-style pools your kids will spend every summer afternoon at, the trails you’ll actually use on Saturday mornings, and the community spaces that make neighbors feel like friends. Austin’s master-planned communities have put serious resources into building that kind […]
Best Austin Neighborhoods Without HOAs (2026 Update)
HOAs are a polarizing part of buying a home in Austin. Some buyers are fine with them. Others won’t even look at a house that has one — and their reasons are as varied as the neighborhoods themselves. Some don’t want the monthly expense. Some need to keep a boat, trailer, or RV on the […]
Why Your Austin Home Won’t Sell: You’re Giving Buyers a Poor Shopping Experience
If you’ve been asking why won’t my home sell in Austin, the answer is often simpler than you think. Austin buyers in 2026 are taking their time. With homes sitting an average of 74+ days on the market and inventory significantly higher than it was just a few years ago, buyers have options — and […]
June 2026 Austin Luxury Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their June 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. June 2026 delivered a strong month for Austin luxury real estate, […]
June 2026 Austin Multi Family Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their June 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 June 2026. June 2026 was a challenging month for Austin multi family sellers. The median sold […]
June 2026 Austin Condo Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their June 2026 Austin Condo Price Report measuring activity in the Austin condo market. Our June 2026 Austin Condo Price Report covers all condominiums and townhomes in the City of Austin. June brought a notable shift in the Austin condo market. The median sold price jumped to $420,000, […]
June 2026 Austin Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their June 2026 Austin Real Estate Price Report measuring activity in the single family home market. June 2026 delivered a meaningful milestone for Austin’s housing market: the median sold price for single-family homes reached $645,000, the highest reading in the two-year data window tracked by RPR, rising 4% […]