Market

Austin market notes: what changed this fall

By Elena Marquez

October 2026

6 min read

What we’re actually seeing on the ground this quarter — inventory, pricing and where buyers have room to negotiate.

[PLACEHOLDER — full article from client]

Elena Marquez

· Principal Broker & Founder

Elena has listed homes across Austin's west side since 2011. She writes the guides Cedar & Stone gives its own sellers.

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