December 16, 2025 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS

In this episode of Driving it Home, Emily and Market Research Advisor Vaike O’Grady take a clear-eyed look back at Austin’s 2025 housing market. From slower sales and rising inventory to new home activity to surprisingly steady prices, the data shows a market that behaved largely as expected amid higher rates and economic uncertainty. The conversation sets the stage for what stability—and selective opportunity—may mean heading into 2026.