Austin Real Estate Market Update – January 3, 2026

Dated: January 3 2026

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Austin Real Estate Market Update – January 2026

What Buyers & Sellers Should Know Right Now

Circle C Real Estate Market – January 2026

Circle C Ranch continues to be one of Southwest Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods, but January buyers and sellers need to understand the micro-market.

What’s happening in Circle C right now:

  • Homes priced correctly are still selling, but days on market have increased

  • Buyers are more price-sensitive than in previous years

  • Updated homes with strong presentation outperform outdated listings

Seller takeaway:
January sellers in Circle C benefit from reduced competition, but pricing must reflect today’s demand—not 2022 expectations.

Buyer takeaway:
This is one of the best windows to negotiate in Circle C before spring demand returns.


Northwest Austin Real Estate Market – January 2026

Northwest Austin neighborhoods are showing mixed conditions, depending heavily on price point and property type.

Current trends in Northwest Austin:

  • Condos and townhomes are experiencing longer marketing times

  • Single-family homes under strong price ceilings remain competitive

  • Buyers are negotiating credits, rate buydowns, and repairs

Seller takeaway:
Preparation and pricing matter more than ever. Well-presented homes still attract serious buyers—even in January.

Buyer takeaway:
Northwest Austin offers some of the strongest value opportunities in early 2026, especially for move-up buyers.


78745 Real Estate Market – January 2026

78745 remains one of South Austin’s most active and affordable ZIP codes, attracting first-time buyers, investors, and relocation clients.

What we’re seeing in 78745:

  • Steady buyer demand due to location and price accessibility

  • Increased interest in updated mid-century and ranch-style homes

  • Buyers focused on value, not bidding wars

Seller takeaway:
Homes that are clean, staged, and priced realistically are moving—even in January.

Buyer takeaway:
78745 continues to offer strong lifestyle value with better negotiation leverage than spring and summer months.


🎯 Final Thought for January Sellers & Buyers

January is not a “slow month”—it’s a strategic month.

Whether you’re in Circle C, Northwest Austin, or 78745, the opportunities right now depend on neighborhood-specific data, not general headlines.

Dwayne Gregory
Senior Partner | Weichert, Realtors® – Barton Harris & Company
Austin Real Estate | Neighborhood-Specific | Data-Driven Advice

Call or Text Now! (512) 516-1711

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Dwayne Gregory

I’m Dwayne Gregory, a Senior Partner with Weichert, Realtors® – Barton Harris & Company and a trusted Austin Realtor with more than 15 years of experience helping homeowners sell w....

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