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June 12, 2026

Austin-Metro Real Estate Microdata Report Shows Buyer Activity Picks Up As Summer Begins

By Robert J. Fischer with the Robert J. Fischer Team at Keller Williams Realty

Early June showing activity points to renewed summer momentum across the Austin metro housing market.

The Austin metro housing market appears to be re-engaging after a modest May pause.

After a strong start to 2026, activity …

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May 11, 2026

Central Texas Housing Market Taking a Breath But Momentum Still Building Beneath the Surface

By Robert J Fischer with the Robert J Fischer Team at Keller Williams Realty

May 2026

While national headlines continue to focus on interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty, local housing professionals across Central Texas are seeing something more nuanced happening underneath the surface.

After a very strong start to …

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April 10, 2026

Central Texas Housing Market Shows Strong Underlying Growth Despite Short-Term Pause

AUSTIN, TX — While national headlines continue to focus on interest rates and economic uncertainty, local microdata across Central Texas is telling a more balanced—and increasingly optimistic—story.

A new monthly Microdata Report compiled by Robert Fischer with the RJF Team at Keller Williams Realty highlights forward-looking indicators from lenders, title …

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April 1, 2026

Why More Buyers Are Choosing New Construction Homes in Today’s Market

A photo of a home hat is being built - new construction. The Robert J Fischer Team logo is in the upper right corner.

If you’ve been exploring the housing market lately, you may have noticed a trend:
More buyers are turning to new construction homes instead of resale properties.

This shift isn’t a coincidence - it’s largely driven by one key factor: affordability through builder incentives.

In a market where interest rates and monthly …

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March 30, 2026

How to Buy a Home in Today’s Market: Strategies for Higher Interest Rates and Monthly Payments

How to Buy a Home in Today's Market - An image of someone signing a contract and purchasing a new home.

Many buyers today are asking the same question:
How am I supposed to afford a home with higher interest rates and rising monthly payments?

It’s a valid concern. Compared to just a few years ago, borrowing costs are higher, and affordability has become a bigger factor in every purchase decision …

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March 14, 2026

Austin-Metro Real Estate Microdata Report Shows Early Housing Market Rebound Signals

By: Robert J Fischer with the Robert J Fischer Team at Keller Williams Realty

Traditional housing data often reflects what happened weeks or even months ago. By the time many official statistics are published, the market may already be shifting. Because the Robert J. Fischer Team works daily with lenders …

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March 9, 2026

Free Community Shredding Event – Securely Dispose of Documents on April 11

The RJF Team is excited to host a Free Community Shredding Event on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and you're invited!

This event is a great opportunity for community members to safely dispose of old documents and protect themselves from identity theft …

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Feb. 12, 2026

Why Having a Realtor on Your Side Is the Smartest Move When Buying or Selling a Home

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you're purchasing your first home, upgrading, downsizing, or selling an investment property, having an experienced Realtor on your side can make all the difference.

In today’s competitive Central Texas real estate market, working …

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Jan. 9, 2026

Housing Affordability Is the Priority: The 4 Levers Policymakers Are Pulling and What It Means for Austin

If you’ve been hearing headlines about limiting institutional investors, 50-year mortgages, portable mortgages, mortgage bond purchases, and pressure to push rates lower, it can sound like a random pile of ideas.

It’s not.

All of these proposals point to one central theme: improving housing affordability and unlocking inventory by pulling …

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Dec. 19, 2025

Holiday Gifts That Add Real Value to a Central Texas Home (For Buyers & Sellers)

Looking for the perfect gift for a homeowner or a great closing gift? Here are thoughtful, value-adding ideas built for Central Texas living, from curb appeal upgrades to smart-home protection and local experiences.

Buying a home in Central Texas is a big milestone, and the holidays are the perfect time …

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