If you’re keeping an eye on the Austin housing market, this weekend is a great time to explore — both homes and happenings.
🏡 Austin Real Estate Snapshot
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Mortgage Rate: ~6% for a 30-year fixed loan.
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Median Home Price: Around $560K, down ~8–9% year-over-year.
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Average Home Value: ~$497,800
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Market Mood: More listings, slower sales — giving buyers more leverage than we’ve seen in years.
Homes are staying on the market longer, and price reductions are common. For buyers, that means more room to negotiate; for sellers, pricing and presentation matter more than ever. Experts expect rates to hover near 6% through year-end before easing slightly in 2026.
🎉 What’s Happening in Austin This Weekend
Experience the energy, music, and culture that keep Austin’s lifestyle hot — no matter the market.
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🎭 Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade – Sat, Nov 1 @ Waterloo Park: Free family celebration with live music, food, and altars.
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🎃 Halloween Bar Crawl – East 6th Street – Fri, Oct 31: Austin’s biggest costume night downtown.
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🍂 Driftwood Fall Festival – Oct 31–Nov 2 at Vista Brewing: Pumpkin patch, live music, local vendors.
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🎶 Wicked Oaks Festival (Encore Events) – EDM & immersive art near Carson Creek Ranch, continuing festivities into the weekend.
Explore neighborhoods like East Austin, South Congress, and Zilker between events to get a feel for where you might want to live — or invest.
💡 Key Takeaways
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Buyers: You have options — more homes, less competition, and negotiating power.
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Sellers: Stage, price smartly, and be ready for longer market times.
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Investors: Lifestyle-driven markets like Austin stay resilient long-term.
Even with cooling prices, Austin’s mix of tech jobs, creative energy, and year-round events continues to draw people in. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or exploring a move, it’s the perfect moment to see what makes Austin one of Texas’s most dynamic housing markets.
