July 15, 2025 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS' Housing Economist

How does this work? Get ready for a special “passing the baton” edition of Driving it Home! Emily brings on Research Advisor Vaike O’Grady to fill in for Housing Economist Clare Knapp, who’s off on leave. You’ll hear Vaike’s journey from Texas to Florida, her unique boots-and-flip-flops perspective, and her plans to steer UnlockMLS research and stats through October. Together, they’ll unpack Austin’s housing evolution, break down the latest mid-year data, and debate what the back half of 2025 might hold – plus that all-important “seafood vs. BBQ” showdown. Tune in for market insights, silver linings, and a peek behind the scenes as Driving it Home shifts to a biweekly rhythm.