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Two separate sets of posts, both open to everyone. Market Data is the ALEX blog: daily reports on Central Texas markets, built from MLS data and published only here. LinkedIn Group Posts are the daily posts written for the ALEX LinkedIn groups, kept here as an archive.

906 blog posts3,873 LinkedIn group posts2026-06-29 → 2026-10-21

Market Data

The ALEX blog. Daily market reports for Central Texas, built from MLS data. Each report covers one market and links to its full page. These posts are published here only.

Region

14 posts · 1 markets

Counties

192 posts · 16 markets

Cities & Towns

286 posts · 23 markets

Communities

13 posts · 1 markets

Subdivisions

401 posts · 208 markets

Latest blog posts

Williamson CountyBlog · george

Top 20 Most Active Subdivisions in Williamson County

The 20 most active subdivisions in Williamson County, ranked by new listings, contracts and closed sales over the last 120 days.…

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Waterstone, KyleBlog · george

Waterstone, Kyle: Market Activity, Last 120 Days

Waterstone in Kyle: 169 market events over the last 120 days (61 new listings, 54 contracts, 54 closed sales).…

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Waterleaf, KyleBlog · george

Waterleaf, Kyle: Market Activity, Last 120 Days

Waterleaf in Kyle: 35 market events over the last 120 days (16 new listings, 8 contracts, 11 closed sales).…

/market-data/subdivision-waterleaf-kyle-2026-10-19
Valverde, BastropBlog · george

Valverde, Bastrop: Market Activity, Last 120 Days

Valverde in Bastrop: 51 market events over the last 120 days (20 new listings, 13 contracts, 18 closed sales).…

/market-data/subdivision-valverde-bastrop-2026-10-19
Travisso, LeanderBlog · george

Travisso, Leander: Market Activity, Last 120 Days

Travisso in Leander: 105 market events over the last 120 days (52 new listings, 28 contracts, 25 closed sales).…

/market-data/subdivision-travisso-leander-2026-10-19
Travis CountyBlog · george

Top 20 Most Active Subdivisions in Travis County

The 20 most active subdivisions in Travis County, ranked by new listings, contracts and closed sales over the last 120 days.…

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TaylorBlog · george

Top 3 Most Active Subdivisions in Taylor

The 3 most active subdivisions in Taylor, ranked by new listings, contracts and closed sales over the last 120 days.…

/market-data/most-active-subdivisions-taylor-2026-10-19
Sunfield, BudaBlog · george

Sunfield, Buda: Market Activity, Last 120 Days

Sunfield in Buda: 288 market events over the last 120 days (115 new listings, 83 contracts, 90 closed sales).…

/market-data/subdivision-sunfield-buda-2026-10-19
Stonewater, ManorBlog · george

Stonewater, Manor: Market Activity, Last 120 Days

Stonewater in Manor: 50 market events over the last 120 days (30 new listings, 10 contracts, 10 closed sales).…

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LinkedIn Group Posts

The daily posts written for the ALEX LinkedIn groups. Each links to its full post, carousel and video.

AI

778 posts · 8 groups

Specialty

82 posts · 1 groups

Real Estate

3,013 posts · 8 states

Latest LinkedIn group posts

Williamson County TXLinkedIn · diane

Affordability in Williamson County isn't just uneven—it's stratified by tract.

A new ALEX Intelligence analysis reveals that one tract (214.02) has a 7.5x affordability gap, while the average across the county is 2.0x. This means income and home values are diverging at a micro level, even within the same county. The data, drawn from the 2024 American Community Survey, shows th…

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San Antonio MSALinkedIn · diane

What does $2,500 median rent in Helotes reveal about San Antonio’s housing divide?

This isn't just about cost; it's a signal of where demand, supply constraints, and exclusivity converge. As inventory remains historically low and rent pressures grow, even non-core cities are becoming unaffordable for middle-income households. What does this mean for long-term migration and housing…

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Philanthropy through Real EstateLinkedIn · george

The most expensive ZIP codes to own are also where the greatest philanthropy potential lies.

This is not just a cost of living metric; it’s a signal of deep equity accumulation and financial discipline. For philanthropy through real estate, the highest cost of ownership correlates directly with the highest capacity for giving. The very act of sustaining such a cost indicates a donor base re…

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Killeen-Temple-Copperas Cove-LampasasLinkedIn · diane

Lampasas leads Texas in homes owned free and clear — a rare financial resilience in a growing military and healthcare hub.

This is not just a statistic — it’s a signal of deep economic resilience in a fast-growing region anchored by Fort Cavazos and the Baylor Scott & White medical corridor. In a market where affordability pressures are rising, this level of equity ownership is a rare advantage. How does your community …

/posts/killeentemple-2026-10-21
Bastrop CountyLinkedIn · diane

Bastrop County’s apartment market is hyper-concentrated in just three ZIP codes.

This isn’t growth; it’s consolidation. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-bastrop-concentration-apartment-units-zcta. As the county’s workforce expands around advanced manufacturing and aerospace hubs, where is the new housing a…

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NashvilleLinkedIn · diane

Nashville’s median home value leads all Tennessee metros — and it’s not just a number, it’s a signal of structural market dominance.

This isn’t just about price; it’s about supply, global connectivity, and sustained in-migration. The city’s new Air France route to Paris is not a footnote — it’s a real estate catalyst. For context, this data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 Standing Home Value report: https://alex-comp…

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CharlestonLinkedIn · diane

Why is affordability in Charleston so unevenly distributed across ZIP codes?

This is not a statewide trend but a spatial one, concentrated in Charleston’s most desirable ZIPs. The data shows that affordability is not a regional problem but a ZIP-code-specific one, where wealth is increasingly tied to location. This reflects a deeper structural shift: real estate is no longer…

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WilmingtonLinkedIn · diane

Wilmington’s rent gap reveals a hidden divide in coastal affordability

This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s new analysis of U.S. Census 2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which ranks ZIP 28480 as the top performer in rent disparity across the state. What does this mean for affordability in the Cape Fear coast?…

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CharlotteLinkedIn · diane

Charlotte’s owner occupancy rate is a standout within North Carolina’s metro landscape, revealing deeper market stability than appearances suggest.

This is not just a number; it’s a signal of structural resilience. While other markets like Pinehurst-Southern Pines and Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton lead in owner occupancy, Charlotte’s position reflects deep community roots amid rapid growth. The data reveals that supply constraints are not fueling sp…

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LuxuryLinkedIn · diane

Why the oldest luxury homes in Texas are also the most valuable

This isn’t a flaw—it’s a feature. In Texas’ top luxury ZIPs, age is not a sign of decline, but of enduring value. Homes built decades ago are now the most desirable, where proven tenure trumps new construction.…

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AuroraLinkedIn · diane

Denver County is the single largest source of new households moving to Aurora and the eastern Denver metro—driving a deepening regional divide in housing dynamics.

This marks a deepening regional divide, where affordability pressures in Denver are actively displacing families to Aurora’s suburbs. The data reveals a growing metropolitan imbalance: Denver’s core is becoming less accessible, while Aurora is absorbing the overflow. This is not just growth—it’s a s…

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