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Unlock MLS Research is the economic research and publication arm of Unlock MLS. Led by Housing Economist, Dr. Clare Knapp, Unlock MLS Research delivers timely market intelligence that helps Central Texas real estate professionals, consumers, and policymakers understand trends and economic factors impacting the region's housing market.
| Austin's Housing Market in 2024 & Beyond “Steady as she goes” defined the Austin housing market in 2024, a theme that appears set to continue into 2025. Look back at the Austin housing market highlights from 2024 and get a preview of what Unlock MLS Housing Economist, Dr. Clare Knapp, anticipates for our marketplace in 2025. |
| Presidential Elections & Austin's Housing Market: What to Expect |
| 2024 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report This report provides insight into international homebuying trends in Central Texas and looks at the top five countries of origin: Mexico, India, Canada, China, and Brazil. |
| Lower Rates & Purchasing Power Downloadable - September 2024 Download the flyer presented by Dr. Clare Knapp, Unlock MLS Housing Economist during her economic update at this month's Market Shift Conversations event. |
| Buyer's Agent Portfolio - June 2024 This four-part research portfolio provides insight into Austin's demographics and leasing, plus a mid-year review and a Buy vs. Rent Index Addendum. |
| The Impact of Minimum Lot Size on Housing Affordability - April 2024 As part of ABoR's ongoing efforts to address the pressing housing affordability issues in Austin, this research report focuses on the potential effects that reducing Austin’s minimum lot size can have on housing affordability. |
| Central Texas Housing Market Report - Updated Monthly Our monthly Central Texas Housing Market Report offers the most complete, accurate housing market data in the region, reporting on the Austin-Round Rock MSA, the city of Austin, and Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, & Caldwell Counties. |
| The Truth About Austin's Missing Housing: District Level Analysis - November 2023 This report breaks down Austin’s severe undersupply of housing by City Council District and among five racial/ethnic groups. |
| 2023 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report - October 2023 The latest data from the 2023 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report shows Central Texas's impact on global homebuying. |
| The Truth About Austin's Missing Housing Analysis - August 2023 In Austin, there is a severe undersupply of housing. Learn more about the Missing Housing in a report released by ABoR Research. |
| Central Texas Buy Vs. Rent Index - July 2023 This report examines the hypothetical financial outcomes of buying a home versus renting and investing in stocks through a Central Texas buy vs. rent index. |
| Central Texas Housing Development Fees Analysis - July 2022 This joint project by the Austin Board of REALTORS® and Home Builders Association of Greater Austin analyzes housing development fees in the City of Austin for various types of development versus development fees in other Texas cities. |
