Do Snowbirds usually like ground floors since They might have restriction climbing stairs. 

It’s an affordable market with strong fundamentals—population and job growth are booming, and rents are climbing steadily thanks to major employers like Intel, Amazon, and Google.

Week of October 13, 2025Hey everyone,We got some surprisingly positive housing data this week — builder confidence is climbing, and the Fed’s Beige Book gives us clues on what could happen with rates next.

As importantly -those that purchased in the past three years (like me) and could qualify at higher rates - will refinance and REDUCE their housing obligations while equity rich owners - sell and reinvest.We expect more of a K-Shaped housing market: Entry level homes will be more competitive as fewer buyers will qualify (or struggle to meet obligations) as valuations climb but at the higher end of the market range - demand for diversification of prime assets will accelerate.Asset prices are all up: equities, precious metals, commodities, crypto and those invested have historical liquidity.

I also sometimes climb around in nasty basements to find foundation issues. 

Curious how others are keeping margins healthy while rates climb?

The third act isn’t a slowdown — it’s a summit climb.

Correspondingly, sales dollar volume grew 14% in Austin to $610 million, and 5.6% across the metro to $1.33 billion.Pending sales climbed 7.7% in Austin and held roughly steady (up <1%) across the metro.

Vacancy is low, rents have been climbing steadily, and the demand for quality rentals is strong.

DOM keeps climbing.