What has COVID brought to the Austin housing market?

The Austin housing market continues to be strong. The Best of Austin Living Team at Keller Williams Realty has closed almost triple the number of homes since the beginning of 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019. Combined with low interest rates and people spending so much more time at home, sellers and buyers continue to be motivated to find a living space that is better suited to their new living and working conditions. People are spending 24/7 at home. They are nesting. They want to feel comfortable inside their homes. Working parents want privacy from their children, so offices with doors are essential. They also want the offices to be separate from play areas to reduce noise. People also need a place to workout at home. Next, people want pools! With most of the neighborhood pools being closed, people want to cool off in their own backyard. Early in the COVID crisis with the toilet paper shortage, we were also getting requests for homes with bidets! If you are looking to sell or buy in the Austin area, the Best of Austin Living Team is your local expert and here to help. We can help you find a home following strict COVID protocols to reduce risk.