February 2026

  • 47% More Sellers Than Buyers: The Largest Gap in 10+ Years

    Are we tilting into a buyer’s market? Nationally, there are now 47% more sellers than buyers, the highest such gap in over a decade. In Austin, the imbalance is as much as 128% more sellers than buyers. For the first time since the early 2000s, there are more homeowners with rates that are at 6% and

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  • From Public Policing to Private Defense: The New Luxury Standard

    Security measures once reserved for presidents and royalty—safe rooms, biometric access controls, laser-powered perimeter defenses—are now mainstream items in luxury homes. Executive-protection teams and armed guards patrol gated enclaves and suburban estates, while tech startups are rolling out predictive threat-detection systems built for the ultra-wealthy. The shift reflects a hardening view among the affluent: Traditional

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  • How Green Features Boost Home Value and Speed of Sale

    Energy-efficient homes typically sell faster and for higher prices, often commanding a 2% to 8% price premium. Features like solar panels, double-pane windows, and upgraded insulation appeal to cost-conscious buyers, with some eco-friendly homes selling up to 10 days faster than traditional homes.  (COMPASS) 2/2/2026

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