Analysts Predict Another Strong Year for Austin Real Estate If you’re looking to buy a home in the new year, some analysts say it’s better to do it sooner than later. “Prices, of course, are not going to come down,” said Jim Gaines, chief economist at the Texas A&M Real Estate Center. “Availability is, right now, the biggest issue. There simply is just such a limited supply, your problem is not going to be affordability. It’s going to be choice.”
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