Here are some key highlights from the report, which compares January 2025 with January 2024:The median sales price for the greater Austin metro fell 4.7% to $409,765, while the City of Austin saw a 4.7% increase to $553,465.Total sales in the metro rose 1.1%, whereas the city saw a 4% decrease in closed sales, demonstrating continued demand in spite of economic challenges.Pending sales under contract dropped 7.5% in the metro and 1.4% in the City of Austin, suggesting a slight decrease in demand at the start of 2025.Listing inventory increased 16.5% in the metro and 15.5% in the City of Austin, resulting in 5.6 months of available housing inventory in the metro and 6.2 months in the city, approximately one month more than in January 2024.According to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center, a balanced real estate market has around 6.5 months of inventory.

And of course, getting financing squared away is key so you know your price range, which will help narrow down locations and strategies.

Are there key adjustments I should consider when applying these strategies in today’s market?

Well, there are multiple moving pieces.

This is a key difference from traditional buyer agency, where the agent keeps this commission.3.

I currently work with investors in a few markets in TX and outside of TX on creating a turn-key portfolio and helping them manage on the back end. 

Starting real estate investing early is a smart move, especially while leveraging your military benefits.

Who are a few great companies I could speak with that have turn-key properties available?

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Location will be key in your success!