by Keystone Homes | Jul 2, 2026 | Blog
New construction is one of the most approachable ways to become a first-time home buyer in Austin, because the process is structured, the home is new, and the price is set before you ever sit down to negotiate. New construction removes the bidding wars and surprise...
by Keystone Homes | Jun 20, 2026 | Blog
Key Takeaways Moving to Austin TX in 2026 still rewards buyers who match the right suburb to their budget, commute, and stage of life. The Austin metro added roughly 18,500 jobs in the year ending May 2025 and ranks among the top 10 of the 50 largest U.S. metros for...
by Keystone Homes | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog
Key Takeaways A $500K budget goes much further in the Austin suburbs than inside the city, and the gap is wider in 2026 than it has been in years. The Austin metro median sale price was $440,000 in April 2026, while the city of Austin itself sat at $573,750, a...
by Keystone Homes | May 20, 2026 | Blog
Key Takeaways Pflugerville and Round Rock are both strong Austin suburbs, but they fit different buyers in noticeably different ways. Round Rock has the deeper local job base (anchored by Dell Technologies), a higher-rated school district, and broader established...
by Keystone Homes | May 7, 2026 | Blog
Key Takeaways Living in Spicewood, TX means trading the density of typical Austin suburbs for Hill Country space, Lake Travis access, and a noticeably slower daily rhythm. Spicewood sits roughly 30 to 35 miles west of downtown Austin along Highway 71, with most of the...
