ATX: the Austin Real Estate Life Blog

 "If Eeyore's Birthday Party ever goes away, you'll know Austin TX is dead. "Eeyore's is one of those things that is keeping Austin Alive." --Attendee  GVM in person Review of Eeyore's 2026 Event.  1.) I'd like to first commend and applaud the Pease Park Conservancy  for pleasantly restoring, upgrading and re-nature beautifying Pease Park. In current times, Pease Park located circa West 12th and Lamar in the heart of Austin, TX is clean, well groomed and looking inviting.  2.) Eeyores' is truly an all ages & all walks of life, welcoming 1 day event and festival. From new parents, to babies, kids, toddlers, young adults, middle agers to those 70 yr+ hippie peaceful boomers, everyone gets along and feels included. 3.) The Drum Circles are fun, groovy and keep the energetic pulse of the day, and vibes going. The Craft Beer selection is top notch. 4.) Thanks to all of the Volunteers for creating such a successful, fun and free event to attend in ...

  AUSTIN LEADS THE U.S.A. IN JOB GROWTH, SIGNALING STRONG MOMENTUM FOR HOUSING DEMAND Austin is leading the nation in job growth , ranking #1 among the 50 largest U.S. metros in 2025, according to newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The region added 27,200 jobs at a 2.0% growth rate — well ahead of other Texas metros including Dallas and Houston.    Unlock MLS Market Research Advisor  Väike O’Grady  notes , jobs are the leading indicator of housing demand, and this level of growth signals a strong future buyer pipeline. Even amid national uncertainty, Austin’s fundamentals remain solid — and the data backs it up.

  View this email in your browser “1st Time Home Buyers are getting older.” click here to view 2 minute TV clip. First-time home buyers are getting older by: Nabil Remadna KXAN News Posted: Apr 16, 2026 / 04:58 PM CDT Updated: Apr 16, 2026 / 06:20 PM CDT AUSTIN (KXAN) —  How old were you when you bought your first home? According to the National Association of Realtors, the typical age of first-time home buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40-years-old this year.   Last year, the age was 38-years-old, and about five years ago the age was 33. As time goes on, first-time buyers are getting older and older, which means many people are losing out on building equity in a home. Garrett Derkaz is in his mid 30s and bought a home last November. He said he’s only one of few of his friends who own a home. “More of my friends from school and things like that who are my same age, maybe one or two of the say, 10 or 15, have houses,” said Derkaz. It’s a trend Austin-based Real Estate...

  Austin saw 4th biggest drop in housing prices in the U.S. since 2025 by  By Amber Heckler Apr 15, 2026 | 9:04 am Click here for the CULTURE MAP ATX Real Estate Article. 

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