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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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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