Austin real estate
A local, live look at new construction across Austin and the Greater Austin area — what's on the market, what it costs city by city, and where builders are actually paying incentives right now.
Market trends
Builders defend base price to protect community comps, so discounts show up as rate buydowns, closing-cost credits and design allowances instead. Two identical homes can differ by tens of thousands in effective cost depending on which builder is behind on its quarter.
A finished home sitting unsold is costing the builder money every month. That's where the deepest concessions live — and why timing a move-in ready purchase near quarter-end regularly beats waiting for a to-be-built home.
Inventory and value have shifted outward along the I-35 and 183 corridors. Georgetown, Leander, Liberty Hill, Kyle and Hutto deliver materially more square footage per dollar than close-in Austin — at the cost of commute time and, often, higher MUD assessments.
Texas property tax rates, MUD and PID assessments and HOA dues swing the monthly payment more than a $15,000 price difference does. Always compare total carrying cost across cities before you rule a community in or out.
Price comparison
Live averages from active new construction listings. Compare price, size and available inventory before you pick where to tour.
Working with an Austin realtor
Buyer-agent compensation is already built into the price of every new construction home, so having an Austin realtor in your corner costs you nothing — and going without one doesn't save you a dollar. I compare builders across the whole metro, negotiate the incentives, read the builder contract line by line and stay with you through inspections, closing and warranty claims.
Call or text me and we'll line up a Saturday of the right homes — with me registered as your agent before you walk into the first sales office.
Tell me your budget, timeline and areas and I'll send back a short list worth touring.