Texas Homebuyers in 2025: Older, Smarter, and Building New | CallKent Blog

Texas Homebuyers in 2025: Older, Smarter, and Building New

A data-backed snapshot of where the market is heading—and what that means for Austin buyers and sellers right now.

According to the just-released 2025 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report from Texas REALTORS®, the way people are buying and selling homes in Texas is changing fast. And here in Austin, we’re at the epicenter of that shift.

We’ve always been a little ahead of the curve—whether it's our appetite for new construction, our trust in seasoned agents, or the growing number of households living across generations. But these latest numbers put it into sharp focus:

  • 30% of Texas buyers chose new…

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East Austin Neighborhood Guide 2025: Where Culture, Creativity, and Real Estate Converge

Where Culture, Creativity, and Real Estate Converge

Where the Soul of Austin Still Lives

East Austin doesn’t follow trends. It makes them. Once the underdog across I-35, it has become one of the most dynamic, talked-about, and sought-after neighborhoods in the city. If you want the perfect mix of history, diversity, bold design, street-level creativity, and smart real estate investment—this is it.

It’s not just hot. It’s alive.

A Walk Through East Austin

Color splashes across building walls in the form of murals and mosaics. Music drifts from porch-front speakers or tucked-away bars. Food trucks line the blocks, turning every corner into a…

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Mother’s Day in Austin: Six Ways to Show Up with Love

Some things can’t be wrapped in a bow.
Time. Presence. Thoughtfulness.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. And in a city like Austin, where sunshine spills over porches and wildflowers line the sidewalks, there are so many ways to celebrate the women who’ve shaped us—mothers, grandmothers, chosen family, and soul sisters alike.

Here’s a guide to six experiences that say “I see you. I appreciate you. Let’s slow down together.”

1. Brunch Somewhere That Feels Like a Hug

Outdoor Austin brunch table with flowers and fresh food

Take her somewhere with character. Mattie’s under the old oaks. Birdie’s, where every dish has heart. Or Tiny Grocer in Hyde Park, where the tables are small, the menu is seasonal, and she can linger over a second cappuccino…

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Right-Sizing Isn’t About Less. It’s About More of What Matters. | CallKent Blog

Right-Sizing Isn’t About Less. It’s About More of What Matters.

A lifestyle move with intention — not just less space, but more freedom, more clarity, more you.

There’s a moment when you look around your home and realize it’s no longer quite right.

  • Maybe it’s the empty rooms.
  • Maybe it’s the stairs.
  • Maybe it’s just a sense that what used to work… doesn’t anymore.

Right-sizing — not just downsizing — is about creating space for the life you’re living now, not the one you used to have. And in Austin, that can mean moving to a lock-and-leave condo near the greenbelt, a bungalow in Zilker, or a low-maintenance home that lets you travel more and…

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Drive past the airport, past the sprawl, past the last good breakfast taco on 71—and there it is.

Steel. Glass. The future. Maybe.

Tesla’s gigafactory sits like a spaceship in the grasslands, and whether you roll your eyes or lean in, it’s clear: Elon Musk has a lot riding on Austin. And maybe we do too.

Why This Matters (Now, Not Later)

Tesla says its “cybercab” production line is in the works here—yes, robotaxis, the kind with no steering wheel and no pedals. You might see the first ones rolling around Austin streets by this summer.

Also coming (allegedly): more affordable Tesla models, built right here. Same lines, same tech, lower price tag. If they pull it off, that means access. For more people. For this market.

And in a city…

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Buying a Home in Austin This Year Might Be Your Best Move Yet

While national headlines love to stir fear, Austin tells a different story. This year, we’re seeing something rare—a window of opportunity for smart buyers who know how to spot it.

Why Timing the Market Isn’t the Only Strategy

Yes, interest rates are up. But buyers who are looking at the full picture—inventory, seller motivation, and local market momentum—are making strategic moves now that will pay off later. And in Austin, where demand rarely disappears for long, waiting may cost more than acting.

Inventory Is Expanding Across Austin Neighborhoods

We’re seeing more homes on the market in neighborhoods that were previously tight. From charming homes in Brentwood to…

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What Your Dream Neighborhood Really Costs in Austin Right Now

Let’s cut through the noise: everyone’s talking rates, headlines, and housing corrections. But you’re not buying the market.

You’re buying a neighborhood.

And in Austin, the difference between a $550K bungalow and a $950K two-story stunner can be less about the square footage and more about where it lives.

The New Currency of Location

In 2025, neighborhoods are telling a different story. Some have softened. Some are holding strong. And others are rising quietly while the spotlight’s pointed elsewhere.

Here are a few places we're watching closely:

  • Circle C: Still a go-to for families, but rising inventory has opened the door for below-list deals. Timing matters…

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The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit



Biden’s “First Down Payment Tax Credit,” if implemented, would create a permanent, refundable tax credit for first-time buyers. First-time buyers are defined by the federal government as people who have not owned a residence within the previous three years.

The bill will create a refundable tax credit worth up to 10% of the purchase price, or $15,000. Taxpayers can choose to treat the purchase of their home as occurring in the prior taxable year to receive the credit sooner.  

As home prices and demand continue to rise locally and nationally to unrivaled levels, the tax break proposal is set to counter the country's affordability crisis by motivating first-time homebuyers, specifically those in low…

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We’re almost four months into 2019 and the real estate market is just beginning to heat up in time for spring and summer. The big question is what are home buyers searching for in 2019? In this article we will answer this question and provide you with insight into what we can expect from the real estate market for the remainder of this year.

Laundry Rooms

“Laundry rооmѕ hаvе bесоmе ѕо рорulаr bесаuѕе mоѕt реорlе nо longer want tо see оr step оvеr mеѕѕу lumрѕ оf dirty сlоthеѕ in thе hаll оr in thе kitchen," says Rоѕе Quint, who оvеrѕееѕ ѕurvеу rеѕеаrсh аt NAHB. “Buyers wаnt all thаt behind a dооr they саn close аnd gеt tо whеn thеу hаvе tіmе.”

Energy Efficiency

Home buуеrѕ gіvе hіgh mаrkѕ tо energy-saving fеаturеѕ lіkе Enеrgу…

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Are you planning on buying your first home in Austin Texas? If so, congratulations! Purchasing a house is without a doubt one of the smartest things you can do but before you start your home search there are a variety of things every first time home buyer should know including the following:

1. Drаw uр a hard budgеt and ѕtісk tо іt.

Lеt’ѕ ѕау you're іntеrеѕtеd іn a home, but уоu’rе not sure it’s іn уоur рrісе rаngе. Thаt’ѕ a рrоblеm. Bеfоrе уоu start brоwѕіng, it’s crucial thаt уоu iron оut іmроrtаnt ԛuеѕtіоnѕ ѕuсh аѕ, what іѕ thе mоѕt уоu can аffоrd? What is уоur ideal price rаngе? To hеlр you get ѕtаrtеd, uѕе аn оnlіnе mоrtgаgе calculator tо determine thе mаxіmum mоnthlу рауmеnt уоu can аffоrd bаѕеd on the price of thе home after you put…

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