Get ready for more rate swings, ongoing affordability challenges, and a small bump in inventory for 2025. With rising home prices, tight inventory, and the lingering mortgage lock-in effect, buying a home is still a big hurdle for many folks.

Here’s a quick look at what we can expect in the housing market next year.

The Austin metroplex, including Hutto, Round Rock, and Georgetown, is brimming with festive events this December.