Austin’s Luxury Real Estate Finds Its Balance – A Forbes Perspective
Written by Spencer Elliott
Forbes Global Properties
As Austin continues to grow into a national hub for innovation, culture, and lifestyle, its real estate market is evolving in stride. In this compelling piece, Elliott explores how Austin’s real estate momentum continues to evolve—moving beyond the breathless frenzies of the 2021 boom into a calmer, more balanced market dynamic.
Published by Forbes Global Properties, contributor Spencer Elliott highlights how developers are responding to this shift with greater precision and creativity. Thoughtful design, elevated craftsmanship, and strategic pricing are reshaping what buyers can expect in Austin’s high-end neighborhoods. New construction now makes up a significant portion of available homes, offering fresh opportunities for both local buyers and relocating professionals.
At Proform Builds, we see this shift as a positive signal: a maturing market that values quality, functionality, and timeless design. We’re proud to be part of the next chapter in Austin’s architectural story.
Original article by Spencer Elliott for Forbes Global Properties, published March 25, 2025.
Austin’s new-construction landscape in 2025 is experiencing something remarkable: a controlled cooling that feels less like a letdown and more like a long-awaited exhale. After the frenzied bidding wars and razor-thin inventory of 2021—when Austin emerged as “the hottest market in the U.S.” amid surging commercial real estate investment and out-of-state corporate relocations—both builders and buyers have settled into a more measured rhythm. Rather than halting projects, developers have embraced a moderate pace, a nod to the city’s persistent population growth and robust economy. Over the past year, new-home inventory has hovered around five months’ supply (about 1,400 listings per month at the current sales rate), inching close to the balanced market threshold that gives buyers and sellers near-equal negotiating power.
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