🏡 Should you sell your Austin home now or wait until 2027?

The Austin housing market is heading into the holiday season, and buyers and sellers are facing some interesting decisions.

In this week's solo episode of How's the Market, Austin?, real estate agent Derek Peterson breaks down the latest Austin housing market numbers, mortgage rate challenges, new construction competition, and why some sellers may be better off waiting until January to make their next move.

We're also talking about school districts, buyer negotiating power, and Compass Private Exclusive listings as an alternative to putting your home on the public market during the holidays.

📊 AUSTIN HOUSING MARKET UPDATE | NOVEMBER 3–13, 2026

Here's what we're seeing in our latest Austin-area MLS report:

🏠 159 homes closed

💰 $545,000 median sale price

📋 166 homes active under contract

🏡 341 active listings captured in the report

📉 97.4% median sale-to-list price ratio

⏳ 41 median days on market for closed homes

These numbers reflect the listings included in our November 3–13 MLS report, not the entire City of Austin housing inventory.

🎙️ WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK

🏡 Should Austin Homeowners Sell Now or Wait Until January? The holidays typically bring fewer buyers into the market. Does it make sense to list your home now, or would waiting until early 2027 give you a better opportunity?

💰 Buyers Have Room to Negotiate Homes in our report closed at a median 97.4% of their reported list price. We discuss what that means for buyers looking for opportunities and sellers trying to price their homes competitively.

📈 Mortgage Rates & Buyer Affordability Higher mortgage rates continue to affect monthly payments and buyer confidence. But for buyers who are financially ready, the slower season may create opportunities to negotiate with motivated sellers.

🏫 How School Zones Affect Austin Home Prices Two homes that look similar on paper can have very different values depending on their location and assigned schools. We discuss why school boundaries are an important part of understanding neighborhood pricing.

🔑 Compass Private Exclusive vs. Public MLS Not every seller needs to rush onto the public market during the holidays. We discuss how a Compass Private Exclusive listing may fit into a seller's strategy while preparing for a broader launch in the new year.

🏗️ New Construction vs. Resale Homes Builders are still competing for buyers with incentives and financing options. What does that mean for homeowners selling existing properties in Austin and surrounding Central Texas communities?

THE BIG QUESTION:

Is the Austin real estate market slowing down because of the holidays, mortgage rates, or because buyers simply have more options?

Whether you're buying a home in South Austin, selling in Circle C or Western Oaks, or exploring the market in Buda, Kyle, or Central Texas, this episode will help you understand what's happening and how to plan your next move.

🎙️ HOW'S THE MARKET, AUSTIN?

Hosted by Derek Peterson

The ATX Team | Compass RE Texas, LLC

Austin, Texas Real Estate