The Texas Buyer's Market Playbook

Prices are down, sellers are negotiating, and smart buyers are cashing in. Get the free playbook on how to buy in this market.

• The market flipped — Austin-area prices down ~10% year-over-year and roughly 18% below the 2022 peak. Buyers negotiate from strength.
• Seller-paid buydowns — get the seller to buy your rate down permanently: 6.75% to 6.25%, saving ~$130/month on a $400K loan.
• Buydown vs. waiting — the real math on buying now with a buydown versus waiting and hoping for lower rates.
• 4 buyer mistakes — the traps buyers fall into in this market, and how to dodge every one.
• Your checklist — five moves, in order, from pre-approval to writing a winning offer.