President's Update: Leveraging ABoR Research in Your Business

Staying ahead of market trends and economic shifts is not just a competitive advantage; it's essential for success. ABoR Research has been steadily launching new housing reports over the last couple of months that can help you dive into the trends and economic factors shaping the region's housing landscape. By leveraging the wealth of information provided in these reports and resources, you can make informed decisions, anticipate market shifts, and tailor your services to meet the evolving needs of your clients. Let’s take a look at all that ABoR Research is currently offering and how you can plug it into your day-to-day business:

DRIVING IT HOME PODCAST - UPDATED WEEKLY

Driving It Home is a weekly Central Texas housing market podcast with ABoR's Housing Economist Dr. Clare Losey. Make yourself the market expert by digging into each week's need-to-know trends, which you can easily listen to on your drive into the office or to a showing. Make yourself the market expert with your clients and tune in weekly!

CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING MARKET REPORT - UPDATED MONTHLY

Every month, ABoR releases its Central Texas Housing Market Report which offers the most complete, accurate housing market data in the region. You won’t find this data in Matrix – it’s compiled with data sourced from local REALTOR® associations, Texas REALTORS®, and the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. This is an easy social media win for you and your clients – just share the monthly infographics or housing report video on your social channels to keep your clients informed.

2023 CENTRAL TEXAS INTERNATIONAL HOMEBUYERS REPORT - OCTOBER 2023

ABoR’s 2023 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report shows that regional housing demand among international clientele has remained steady despite global economic headwinds over the last year. Take advantage of this report by adding stats on the strength of Austin's economy and housing market to your sales materials to attract international clients and investors. You can also review the top countries of origin for international homebuyers and identify ways to expand your referral network for these areas.

THE TRUTH ABOUT AUSTIN'S MISSING HOUSING ANALYSIS - AUGUST 2023

In Austin, there is a severe undersupply of housing, and acknowledging the ongoing undersupply in our housing market is the first step toward change. With this report, I encourage you to meet with your local policymakers and discuss ways to advance housing policies that have the greatest impact on closing the gaps in our housing supply.

CENTRAL TEXAS BUY VS. RENT INDEX - JULY 2023

The Buy Vs. Rent Index explores the hypothetical financial outcomes of buying a home versus renting and investing in stocks in Central Texas. If you’ve got clients on the fence about renting vs. buying, you can utilize the results to guide potential buyers through the wealth-building opportunities embedded in homeownership. Additionally, ABoR offers a customizable one-page version that you can edit to brand and share with your clients here.