Monte Davis Realty Group Corp
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The Monte Davis Realty Group, Corp based in Austin, TX, is a boutique residential real estate brokerage comprised of specialized, yet diverse agents with a common goal – to serve the needs of our investor clients and to forge lifelong relationships with those clients. In today’s real estate investment market it takes a team of talented real estate professionals to sell or buy investment property.
09/04/2025
Austin Housing Update: supply up, prices steady, opportunity for investors
What’s happening
* Inventory remains heavy, ~17k active listings
* Price cuts on a big share of homes
* Inside the city, months of inventory is easing and prices are inching up
Why it matters
* Buyers have leverage across the metro
* The city core looks more stable with modest upside
* Suburbs vary by zip code, so selection matters
Investor playbook
* Target value buys where supply is high
* Add or hold rentals in stable, core neighborhoods
* Underwrite conservatively and plan exits by submarket
Want help pinpointing the best Austin zips for your strategy? DM AUSTIN and I’ll reach out.
08/27/2025
Loss-Risk Listings Make Rate Sensitivity Painfully Visible
Austin has a new reality check. Roughly 14% of active listings are at risk of selling at a loss, the second-highest share among major metros.
That’s not a headline for panic, it’s a signal that pricing power has shifted.
Yes, mortgage rates dipped this month and monthly payments eased a bit. But buyers are anchoring to fresh comps, not 2022 peaks.
In many Austin submarkets, sale prices still sit well below peak levels, and Redfin shows several Texas metros among the places where prices are slipping year over year. (Redfin, Team Price)
What to do now
→ Sellers: price to the last 30–60 days, not last cycle. Use concessions and rate buydowns as tools, not crutches.
→ Buyers: treat “loss-risk” as leverage for inspections, credits, and closing-cost help.
→ Owners/PMs: comp your renewal strategy to today’s sale prices and inventory. If nearby resale values are soft, tenants have options, so service speed and retention perks matter.
One more nuance: nearly half of for-sale homes bought after July 2022 in Austin are at risk of selling at a loss. Pandemic-era timing still drives a lot of today’s pain.
If you want a read on your zip code, message us today.
📍 South Congress Rental Market Update – What Investors Should Know
The South Congress (SoCo) area remains one of Austin’s most culturally vibrant neighborhoods, but the rental landscape is shifting fast.
Here’s what’s happening mid-2025:
💰 Rents Are Softening
• 1-bed average: ~$1,550
• 2-bed: ~$1,850
• Median rent across listings: ~$1,997
Citywide, rents have dropped ~9% YoY—Austin leads the nation in rent declines.
🏗 Supply Surge = Opportunity & Risk
• Active lease listings up 200% since 2022
• Vacancy rates climbing across the city (esp. in 2-bed units)
• Renters now have leverage—think free months, move-in credits, or flexible leases
🔍 SoCo-Specific Insight
• 57% of households are renters
• Strong mix of vintage multifamily, new mid-rises & SFH rentals
• Inventory includes studios to 3-bed units—offering broad investment options
📉 What It Means for Investors
→ Cash flow is under pressure, but tenant demand remains solid
→ Now is the time to buy smart—focus on updated units or value-add plays
→ Track absorption rates carefully before acquiring new-build units
→ High walkability and lifestyle appeal make SoCo a strong long-term bet
SoCo isn’t “cooling” it’s normalizing. And for the right investor, that’s a window worth watching.
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📩 DM me if you’d like help sourcing rent-ready investment properties in 78704 or are exploring lease-up opportunities in this changing market.
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