Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos

April 2026 Central Texas Housing Report

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Vaike O'Grady, market research advisor at Unlock MLS, said April's housing activity suggests buyers responded quickly when borrowing conditions became more favorable earlier this spring.

"What stands out in April's data is the shift in buyer psychology and overall market momentum. Many buyers who had been delaying their home search took advantage of the temporary dip in mortgage rates we saw earlier this year and moved quickly once conditions became more manageable. That activity is now showing up in both pending and closed sales data. Buyers are stepping back into the market with more urgency, especially when homes are priced correctly, and pending sales continue to be one of the clearest indicators of where the market is heading. April's numbers show that confidence is building despite higher borrowing costs and ongoing economic uncertainty."

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Spring was a little slower for me this year, but things are definitely starting to pick up. I currently have four homes in escrow, and if everything goes smoothly, my clients will earn just over $23K in buyer rebates over the next couple of weeks.

While some agents are bringing donuts and cakes to closing, Red Pear Realty is focused on delivering real savings that help make the home buying and selling process more affordable for everyday families.

In today's market, every dollar matters. Whether it's negotiating below asking price, securing seller concessions, or helping clients offset closing costs through buyer rebates, I'm always looking for ways to help my clients win.

Here's a quick look at the April 2026 Austin-area housing market:
Median Sales Price: $440,000, down 1.9% year-over-year
Closed Sales: 2,648, up 2.0%
Sales Dollar Volume: $1.55 billion, up 2.4%
Months of Inventory: 4.7 months, down 0.6 months year-over-year
New Listings: 5,405, down 6.7%
Active Listings: 11,592, down 15.0%
Pending Sales: 3,411, up 15.4%
Average Days on Market: 67 days, up 2 days
Average Close-to-List Price: 94.3%, compared to 94.8% last April

Buyer Takeaways:

• Buyers still have leverage. Homes are closing at about 94% of list price, meaning negotiations, concessions, and rate buydowns are still common in many situations.
• Inventory is tightening. Months of inventory dropped to 4.7 months, while active listings fell 15% year-over-year.
• Prices remain relatively stable. Median prices are only down 1.9% year-over-year, showing the market is continuing to normalize rather than sharply decline.
• Serious buyers are active. Pending sales jumped 15.4%, signaling renewed buyer activity this spring.

Seller Takeaways:

• Buyer demand is improving. Closed sales and pending sales both increased year-over-year, which is encouraging for sellers heading into summer.
• Pricing still matters. Buyers remain value-conscious, and overpricing can still lead to longer market times or reductions.
• Less competition than last year. Active listings are down significantly, giving well-prepared homes a stronger chance to stand out.
• Move-in-ready homes continue to perform best. Clean presentation, updates, and realistic pricing are still the formula for success in today's market.

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