🏈 Is Arch Manning actually HIM? And what the heck is going on with the Austin housing market?

Welcome back to another episode of How's the Market, Austin? with Derek Peterson and Kyle Carrington! We kick things off with a little Texas Longhorns football talk, including the ongoing debate about Arch Manning and whether he's living up to the hype. Then we get into the numbers, because the latest Austin real estate market data is telling a pretty interesting story.

According to the October 19, 2026 Unlock MLS market report, Austin home sales are down nearly 25% compared with the same point last October, but the median sales price is actually UP. So how can home prices be rising when fewer people are buying?

And what does that mean if you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Austin, Kyle, Buda, or the surrounding Central Texas area?

🏡 IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: 📉 Austin Home Sales Are Down 24.8%

Closed home sales in the City of Austin are down 24.8% year over year, while new pending contracts are down 15.5%. We discuss why buyers are taking their time, what we're seeing with showing activity, and why the market feels so much slower than it did a few years ago.

💰 Austin Home Prices Are Actually Up? The median Austin home sales price is sitting at $560,000, up 3.7% compared with the same period last year. But here's the catch: Homes that are selling are closing at approximately 93% of their original asking price. We break down why rising median prices don't necessarily mean every home is gaining value and why sellers need to pay attention to pricing and competition.

🤔 WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN FOR YOU?

Whether you're buying your first home, considering selling in South Austin, or just trying to figure out whether the Austin housing market is finally becoming more affordable, we're here to help make sense of the numbers.