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Shutdown Ripples: What a Federal Pause Means for Austin Real Estate

Most home sales can still close, but some loans, flood insurance, and verification steps may slow down. Here’s what Austin buyers and sellers should know right now.

Kent Redding GroupOctober 2025

The federal government shut down on October 1, 2025. Many agencies are operating with limited staff while essential functions continue. Practically, that can mean delays in data releases and certain services that real estate relies on, such as tax transcripts, loan processing, and flood insurance.

Does this change mortgage rates?

Rates are driven mostly by the 10-year Treasury. During shutdowns, investors sometimes move into safer assets, which can…

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Inside a Market in Equilibrium | July 2025 Austin Real Estate Report

Inside a Market in Equilibrium: July 2025 Austin Real Estate Report

What the numbers reveal and the nuances behind them

For almost two years, the Austin housing market has been a study in restraint. While other cities have swung between frenzy and fatigue, prices here have remained remarkably steady. They have neither surged nor collapsed, instead settling into a rare equilibrium that offers something valuable to both buyers and sellers: the ability to make decisions without the shadow of volatility.

Austin skyline at golden hour

In July, the median sale price landed at $425,000, down just 2.3% from a year ago. The average sale price edged slightly higher to $565,704. The average price per square…

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Does Your Home Feel Right? What Feng Shui Can Teach Today’s Buyers

For some, it’s energy. For others, it’s flow. But almost everyone can feel when a home just clicks. Here’s why direction—and intention—matter more than we think.

Three pointed crystals casting shadows on a soft pink surface

When buyers say, "It just feels good in here," we take note. That instinct—that quiet sense of calm or curiosity you feel when you walk through a front door—has a name in Feng Shui: Chi, the energy that flows through every space.

Why Direction Matters

In classical Feng Shui, the direction your home faces shapes how that energy enters your life. Whether you're deep into energy work or just curious, here’s a simple breakdown:

  • North-facing homes are tied to career growth, reflection, and momentum.

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Is Austin Still a Seller’s Market?

A Real Look at Austin Real Estate in 2025

Austin’s skyline may still be climbing, but what about home values?

Whether you're thinking of selling or just curious about your home's position in the current market, here’s what’s really happening across Central Texas—and what it means for you.

The Shift: From Frenzy to Strategy

2021 was wild. 2022 was still hot. 2023 cooled. Now, in mid-2025, we’re seeing something more sustainable: a return to balance. But in a city like Austin—where tech campuses, cultural capital, and Hill Country lifestyle converge—"balance" doesn’t mean boring.

While interest rates remain steady and inventory has slightly increased, the right homes are still selling fast,…

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What Waning Buyer Activity Means for Austin Real Estate in 2025

Slowing sales, rising inventory, and what this market shift means for buyers and sellers in Central Texas

A Market in Transition

In July 2025, Inman reported that national home price growth has hit a two-year low. Across the country and here in Austin, buyer activity is slowing, inventory is climbing, and sellers are adjusting to a new normal.

It is not a crash. It is a cool-down. And for serious buyers and sellers, this shift opens a window for strategic moves.

What’s Causing the Slowdown?

  • Higher mortgage rates: Buyers are adjusting to rates near 7 percent, which reduces affordability.
  • Rising inventory: More homes are hitting the market, but they are…

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Rare A.D. Stenger in West Lake Hills

A home that lives at the intersection of architecture and artistry—tucked into the trees just minutes from downtown Austin.


Stenger’s iconic geometry begins the moment you arrive.

There are homes that follow a formula and there are homes that follow a vision. This 1971 A.D. Stenger original falls firmly in the second category. Perched on a private, wooded lot in West Lake Hills, just moments from Rollingwood and the heart of Austin, it reflects a time when design was driven by intention, not imitation.

The architecture is unmistakably Stenger. Angled rooflines. Natural wood. A warm, modernist interior that feels both open and tucked in. But what sets this home apart is how it’s been cared for. How it’s…

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Should I Buy or Sell Before Fall? Here's What to Know in Austin Right Now | CallKent Blog

Should I Buy or Sell Before Fall? Here's What to Know in Austin Right Now

A mid-summer market check-in for Austin buyers and sellers weighing their next move.

As the long Texas summer stretches on, a lot of folks are asking the same thing. Should I move now or wait until fall? Whether you're looking to buy or thinking about selling, the timing question is real. But so is the opportunity, if you know what to look for.


Summer in Austin means slower showings, stronger incentives, and smart moves before the fall wave hits.

Buyers: You’ve Got Room to Breathe

The pace is slower right now. Fewer bidding wars. More sellers willing to negotiate.…

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900 New Homes Approved in Round Rock Expansion

What this 230-acre project means for buyers, sellers, and the future of Central Texas growth.

Big News from Round Rock

Round Rock is once again making headlines—this time with a bold new expansion that could shape the area’s future for the next decade. On June 12, the Round Rock City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 230 acres at the intersection of Westinghouse Road and County Road 110, as well as the creation of a Municipal Utility District (MUD) on that land.

The result? Nearly 1,000 new homes are officially in the pipeline, along with major infrastructure upgrades and long-term development planning.

Who’s Behind It?

The development will be spearheaded by New Home…

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Austin Ranks #2 for HQ Relocations — What It Means for Real Estate, Jobs & Growth

Between 2018 and 2024, 81 companies chose Austin as their new home base. Here’s how that’s shaping the housing market—and why it matters if you’re thinking of making a move.

The Numbers: Texas Leads the Way

According to a new report from Visual Capitalist and CBRE, Texas dominates when it comes to corporate relocations. Austin landed 81 new headquarters between 2018 and 2024—second only to Dallas-Fort Worth, which added 100. Nashville, Phoenix, and Houston round out the top five.

Bar chart of HQ relocations showing Austin as #2 behind Dallas-Fort Worth

Why Austin?

  • No personal or corporate income tax
  • Lower operating costs compared to coastal cities
  • Highly educated talent pool (thanks UT Austin)

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Father’s Day in Austin 2025: A Local’s Guide to Celebrating Dad

Whether he’s into barbecue, live music, or just spending time with the people he loves most, here’s where to take Dad this year to make it count.

Evening Serenade: Austin Symphonic Band Concert

When: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Where: Grand Pavilion, Cedar Park Lakeline Park
Details: Enjoy a free outdoor concert with the Austin Symphonic Band. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and your favorite picnic snacks for a relaxed evening with live music.

BBQ Bliss: Texas Monthly’s Best BBQ Spots

Treat Dad to LeRoy and Lewis, Interstellar BBQ, or any of the eight Austin joints featured on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 Barbecue list. No reservation needed—just show up hungry.

Brunch Specials Dad…

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