The real estate landscape in Austin and Central Texas has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past four years. From the record-breaking highs of 2022 to a more stabilized and balanced environment in early 2026, understanding these trends is crucial for both buyers and sellers. Based on the latest data from the Austin ABoR MLS, let’s dive into the key metrics shaping our market today.

1. Year-Over-Year Snapshot: March Comparison

To understand where we are, we must look at where we’ve been. Comparing March 2026 to the same month in previous years reveals a clear cooling trend in prices but a stabilizing volume in transactions.

MetricMarch 2026March 2025March 2024Median Sales Price$426,220$446,000$450,000Closed Sales2,5932,4612,563Months of Inventory5.54.83.8New Listings5,0095,1424,714

While the median price has dipped by approximately 4.4% since last year and 5.3% since 2024, the number of closed sales in March 2026 actually saw a slight increase compared to the

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This weekly briefing covers the real estate landscape and economic developments in Austin and Central Texas for the week ending April 5, 2026.

Real Estate Market Update

The Austin housing market entered April 2026 with a notable shift in momentum. A “flight to safety” in the bond market—triggered by global tariff announcements on April 2nd—has led to a sudden dip in mortgage rates, providing a narrow window of opportunity for sidelined buyers.

Inventory & Pricing: There are currently over 14,900 active listings in the Austin metro, a 5.1% increase year-over-year. The median sale price is stabilizing between $412,000 and $425,000, down roughly 10–15% from the 2022 peak.Buyer Leverage: Sellers are increasingly flexible, with 46% of active listings seeing at least one price reduction. Buyer concessions, particularly seller-paid rate buydowns (1–2%), have become a standard negotiation tool.New Construction vs. Resale: New home builders are currently “outperforming” the resale market by

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