Market Monday
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October 27th, 2025
Market Monday 🌇✨
📈 Austin’s housing market is finding balance again — home sales rose 6.7% YoY in September while the median price dipped slightly to $420K. After the first interest rate cut in 9 months, buyers are showing renewed confidence and sellers are pricing more realistically.
🏡 In the City of Austin, 837 homes sold (+16.6%), median price $550K (-6%), and inventory rose to 5.9 months — a steady, sustainable pace heading into year-end.
📍 Travis County: 1,065 homes sold (+9.5%), median $485K (-3.6%).
📍 Williamson County: 808 homes sold, median $406K, listings up 19%.
📍 Hays County: <400 homes sold, median $360K (-2.6%), fewer new listings.
🏛 Proposition Q is on the Nov 4 ballot — it would raise property taxes by 5¢ per $100 valuation, adding about $300/year to the average homeowner’s bill. Supporters say it funds public safety, parks & homelessness programs; opponents worry it’ll worsen affordability. 🗳 Early voting runs through Nov 1 — Election Day is Nov 4!
🍇 In the Hill Country, Puerta del Lobo is launching a 208-acre luxury vineyard community near Fredericksburg — with winery, chef-led restaurants, boutique hotel & private vines for residents 🍷.
🚧 North Austin’s Arboretum Crossing is being redeveloped under the North Burnet/Gateway plan — paving the way for taller mixed-use buildings (up to 491 ft / 45 stories).
💼 In Cedar Park, Wright One Inc. will open an 18K sq ft HQ for turbine & airflow tech (👀 think flying car components), bringing 160+ jobs & a $15.5M investment.
September 1st, 2025
📈 Austin just claimed the #1 spot for large U.S. cities in economic growth for 2025 (up from #5 last year). A 51% GDP surge, 12% more housing units, a 4% rise in college degrees, 33% higher median income, and a 71% spike in new business applications made it happen. Tech, manufacturing, creative industries, and education all pushed Austin’s 2023 regional GDP to $248B, proving this city is leading the pack nationally.
💥 Unlike other Texas metros, Austin’s growth is broad-based—not just tech. While Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio made the list, only Austin landed at the very top. Round Rock is also surging nearby with 51% GDP growth and an 81% jump in business applications.
🏗️ Austin leads the nation in apartment construction in 2025 with more than 15,000 new units expected by year’s end. According to Pew, every 10% increase in housing supply can slow rent growth by up to 5%—so this building boom could help keep rents from climbing as fast as demand.
📅 Mark your calendars: the Pecan Street Festival is back September 13–14 in Bee Cave with live music, food, and Austin’s creative vendors.
🍔 New spots making waves this week:
Desnudo Coffee just opened a third location on South Lamar, kicking off with free tacos, Oatly drinks, live music, and plant pop-ups. This queer-owned shop continues to grow with community at its core.
🎧Waterloo Records is back at 1105 N. Lamar with a Dolby Atmos studio, lacquer-cutting room, podcast rentals, live stage, bar & lounge—transforming into a creative hub for the next generation of Austin artists.
🍜Ramen Del Barrio just got the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives spotlight! Its new Kramer Lane izakaya will bring a bar and full dining space, while the original stall stays open.
🍻 Coming soon: Leona Botanical Café & Bar, La Mezca mezcalería, Kappo Kappo (Japanese-French counter dining), and VanHorn’s upscale steakhouse—all arriving later this year.
💪 Work hard, play hard: Texas ranks #4 hardest-working state in 2025. Texans have the 2nd-longest workweek in the U.S., 12th best commute times, and some of the least leisure hours nationwide.