Austin housing market cools as mortgage rates weigh on buyers, but experts still see opportunities
Sofia Morales
Sofia Morales
Reporter · Austin, TX
Sofia Morales specializes in covering tech policy and its implications for the community. A graduate of UT Austin with a focus on Political Science, she has experience writing for local government publications and tech advocacy groups for 6 years.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM · 1 min read
Austin's housing market continued to cool in October, with home sales slowing and prices declining as high mortgage rates remain a challenge for many prospective buyers.