Central Texas Real Estate Market Update — Week of April 13–20, 2026

What Buyers and Sellers in Travis, Hays & Williamson County Need to Know Right Now

Every Monday, the team at Texas National Title (TNT) and the Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) releases the freshest snapshot of Central Texas real estate activity. At Christi Davidson Real Estate Group, we study these numbers every week — because data is how you make smart real estate decisions in a dynamic market.

 

Here’s what stood out this week.

 

The Big Picture: Activity Is Accelerating

Across all three counties — Travis, Hays, and Williamson — the week of April 13–20 showed a market in active motion. New listings are up, under-contract velocity is surging, and price reductions are proliferating. That combination tells us: buyers are engaged, sellers are adjusting, and the market is finding its equilibrium in real time.

 

Travis County: Volume Leader With a Motivated Seller Pool

Travis County added 602 new listings this week (+6%), keeping supply healthy. But the standout numbers are on the demand side: 350 homes went under contract (+32%) and 214 went pending (+26%). That’s a significant wave of buyer commitment. Meanwhile, 728 price reductions (+20%) signal that sellers who missed the mark on pricing are actively correcting course — creating real opportunity for buyers who’ve been on the sidelines.

 

Hays County: Fastest Closing Pace in the Region

Hays County may be smaller in volume, but its numbers this week are striking. Closings jumped 51% to 136 — the strongest sold-velocity increase in the tri-county area. New listings rose 35% to 190, and 69 homes went under contract (+33%). The one note of caution: pending dipped 11% to 87, which may signal a brief pause after several strong weeks. Expireds ticked up 75% — but to just 7 homes — a reminder that even in Hays, pricing precision matters.

 

Williamson County: The Buyer’s Best Opportunity Right Now

Williamson County is this week’s most compelling story for buyers. With 393 new listings (+20%), 187 under contract (+19%), and a remarkable 525 price reductions (+27%), this county offers the richest combination of selection, demand, and seller flexibility in the region. Expireds doubled (from a small base of 8 to 16), reinforcing that overpriced homes in Williamson are being firmly rejected by the market.

 

What This Means for You

For buyers: The trifecta is forming — growing inventory, active price reductions, and motivated sellers. Pre-approval and preparation are your competitive edge.

 

For sellers: The buyers are there, but they’re not overpaying. Correct pricing from day one is not just a strategy — it’s the strategy.

 

For investors: Williamson County’s combination of strong under-contract velocity and high price reduction activity is worth a closer look for value-add opportunities.

 

Ready to Act on This Data?

Christi Davidson has 30+ years of Austin market expertise. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in Travis, Hays, or Williamson County, she’ll help you read the market — and move at the right time.

 

• Call or text: 512-426-7399
• Email: Christi@davidsonregroup.com
• Website: www.callchristi.com

 

Data provided by Texas National Title (TNT) and the Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) for the week of April 13–20, 2026. Large white numbers represent total new activity during the previous week. Arrows and percentages represent the difference from the Monday three weeks prior.