Are buyers back in the Central Texas commercial real estate market? Yes — but the playbooks have changed.

While transaction volume remains calibrated compared to the peak low-rate era, market cap rates across Austin and the surrounding Central Texas region have stabilized. Instead of banking on rapid future appreciation, today …

The Austin-area commercial real estate (CRE) market is no longer frozen, but it has not returned to the frantic pace of 2021 either. Instead, capital is moving again with a focus on prudent underwriting, clear income streams, and long-term location fundamentals.

Data for the broader Austin market indicates that total …

By Robert J Fischer with the Robert J Fischer Team at Keller Williams Realty

May 2026

While national headlines continue to focus on interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty, local housing professionals across Central Texas are seeing something more nuanced happening underneath the surface.

After a very strong start to …

AUSTIN, TX — While national headlines continue to focus on interest rates and economic uncertainty, local microdata across Central Texas is telling a more balanced—and increasingly optimistic—story.

A new monthly Microdata Report compiled by Robert Fischer with the RJF Team at Keller Williams Realty highlights forward-looking indicators from lenders, title …

By: Robert J Fischer with the Robert J Fischer Team at Keller Williams Realty

Traditional housing data often reflects what happened weeks or even months ago. By the time many official statistics are published, the market may already be shifting. Because the Robert J. Fischer Team works daily with lenders …

If you’ve been hearing headlines about limiting institutional investors, 50-year mortgages, portable mortgages, mortgage bond purchases, and pressure to push rates lower, it can sound like a random pile of ideas.

It’s not.

All of these proposals point to one central theme: improving housing affordability and unlocking inventory by pulling …

Interview: Robert J Fischer Talks Market, Rates & Strategy with Carson Vaughn (Guild Mortgage)

Robert J Fischer sat down with Carson Vaughn of Guild Mortgage, a loan officer with nearly 30 years in the business, to ask over 20 rapid-fire questions about rates, buying power, and smart strategies in today’s …

Navigate Today’s Market with Confidence

Whether you're a first-time buyer or re-entering the market, this free event hosted by RJF team specialist, Tori Johnson, will walk you through the homebuying process and empower you to make smart, confident decisions. There will also be a title rep and a lender …

Central Texas continues to attract businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 500 corporations to innovative startups, making it one of the most dynamic commercial real estate markets in the nation. As investors increasingly recognize the potential of our region, having the right expertise becomes crucial for identifying and capitalizing on …

We at The Robert J Fischer Team understand that selling a commercial property isn't just about finding a Realtor who knows the area. It's about partnering with a team that truly grasps the intricacies of the market and the art of commercial real estate deals. That's why …