October 29, 2024 | Driving It Home with ABoR's Housing Economist

In this episode of Driving It Home, Unlock MLS Housing Economist Dr. Clare Knapp and ABoR & Unlock MLS CMO Kelea Youngblood discuss ABoR’s global real estate initiatives, highlighting the organization’s recent efforts to expand its international reach. Kelea recounts the recent trip to Milan with other ABoR representatives to attend an international MLS conference, where they networked with global real estate professionals and were awarded an award for mentorship. Looking at the global market, Dr. Clare Knapp provides an overview of Austin’s strong positioning. She notes Austin’s affordability compared to other major U.S. cities and outlines the 2024 Central Texas International Home Buyers Report findings, showing that international transactions have outpaced local sales. Despite the challenges in the U.S. housing market, international buyers continue to see Central Texas as a favorable option due to economic factors and Austin's growing global reputation in technology and finance. Kelea and Dr. Knapp end the podcast emphasizing the increasing importance of international sales for Central Texas realtors, encouraging listeners to participate in ABoR’s global programs and events. They close by inviting listeners to stay informed and engaged with the global real estate scene through ABoR’s various offerings, reminding members to attend the next Global Business Alliance Network Hour on Nov. 1 focused on international business. Links Mentioned Central Texas International Homebuyers Report | https://www.abor.com/internationalreport ABoR Global | https://www.abor.com/global Global Business Network Hour | Nov. 21 | https://www.abor.com/event/abor-gba-network-hour-22 Events & Education Calendar | https://www.abor.com/events Texas REALTORS® Working with Foreign Buyers | https://www.texasrealestate.com/members/communications/texas-realtor-magazine/issues/september-october-2024/working-with-foreign-buyers/   Download an episode transcript: https://www.abor.com/content/uploads/2024/10/DIH-10-29-24.pdf   Listen On: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driving-it-home-with-abors-housing-economist/id1714289732 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzH_caxJ3VPq5iExWilqZOahnREgSFgqC  Connect with us on socials: https://www.abor.com/socials Connect with Dr. Clare Knapp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-losey    Have feedback? Email us at [email protected].