February 25, 2025 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS' Housing Economist

In this episode, Emily Chenevert, CEO, and Clare Knapp, Housing Economist, discuss the current state of the national economy, projections for the course of the national economy over the rest of 2025, and implications for the Austin housing market amid the spring homebuying and selling season. The two also discuss the potential impacts of the proposed tariffs on aluminum and steel on housing affordability in Austin. While the national economy continues to post a relatively strong performance, higher mortgage rates are expected to impose a drag on spring homebuying and selling in Austin.