20 Years of Open House Secrets

Texas broker Doreen Zelma greeting home buyers at an open house event in Central TexasAfter 20 years of selling homes in Central Texas and hosting 38 open houses in a single year, I’ve met thousands of people. Odds are, I haven’t met you yet— most of the people reading this have never stepped foot into one of my listings. But if you’ve ever browsed real estate in Austin or beyond, there’s a strong chance our paths have crossed online, or through someone in my network.  While I rely on a wide variety of referral channels, open houses remain a strong resource future clients. Continue reading

Austin, Texas Real Estate News August 2026

Austin real estate news August 2026Austin, Texas real estate

Find the latest Austin, Texas real estate news here. In July, the median home price was $435,000—1% higher than July of 2025 Central Texas Housing Report. The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA showed stronger buyer confidence across Central Texas, even as home prices remain relatively stable. Residential home sales increased 4.4% to 2,739 sales across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA.

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Austin, Texas Real Estate News July 2026

Austin real estate news June 2026Austin, Texas real estate

Find the latest Austin, Texas real estate news here. In June, the median home price reached $450,000—1.1% less than June of 2025 Central Texas Housing Report. The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA remained active signaling the region may be on pace for its first year of positive home sales growth in several years. Pending sales increased 13.2% year over year to 2,294 transactions in June,  continuing buyer demand across the region, despite ongoing national economic uncertainty.

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Austin, Texas Real Estate News June 2026

Austin Real Estate News l Austin Texas l ATX

Find the latest Austin, Texas real estate news here. In May, the median home price reached $440,000—1% less than May of 2025 Central Texas Housing Report. The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA remained active throughout the peak spring selling season, signaling that the market’s early-year momentum has continued beyond the temporary mortgage rate relief that encouraged many buyers to re-enter the market earlier this year. Pending sales increased 14.3% year over year to 3,310 transactions in May, remaining near April’s elevated level of 3,411 pending sales,  maintaining buyer demand across the region.

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For Sale 4174 Kingsley Ave. Round Rock, TX 78681

4174 Kingsley Ave. Round Rock, TX 78681Welcome to 4174 Kingsley Ave. Round Rock, TX 78681. This 4-bedroom home for-sale, with a dedicated library that can easily serve as a home office, and an open floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. This single-story home features a brick exterior with limestone accent entry offering classic Central Texas curb appeal.. The location is nestled within the community, yet it offers easy access to main roadways.

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