By Muñoz Group at Compass | May 26, 2026 What happens when a home appraisal comes in low in Austin, Texas? When an appraisal comes in below the purchase price in Austin, the buyer has five options: pay the difference in cash, negotiate with the seller to reduce the price or split the gap, request […]

Buying and Selling at the Same Time in Austin: Your 3 Options Explained How Do You Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time in Austin? Most Austin homeowners face the same dilemma: you need the equity from your current home to buy your next one, but you can’t make a strong offer before […]

What is the option period in Texas real estate? The option period is a Texas-exclusive provision built into the standard TREC purchase contract that gives buyers the unrestricted right to terminate a home purchase for any reason, within a negotiated window usually running 7 to 10 calendar days after the effective date of the contract. […]

If you’ve been browsing the usual real estate apps and feeling like you’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg, you’re onto something. Across austin luxury real estate and everyday home searches alike, there is a quiet market moving beneath the surface. These are the homes that never get a yard sign, never show up […]

How much do closing costs typically run in Austin, TX? Buyer closing costs in the Austin, Texas market range from 2–5% of your purchase price, while sellers typically pay 1–3% of the sales price in closing costs (excluding agent compensation). The good news: Texas has no state transfer tax, which saves both parties significant money. […]

Are Austin home builders offering incentives or discounts in 2026? Yes—many builders across the Austin, TX metro are offering incentives such as mortgage rate buydowns, closing cost assistance, and upgrade packages to attract buyers as inventory has increased in several new construction communities. Why builder incentives are showing up in the Austin market If you’re […]