Ruby Realty

The Ruby Realty Blog

Straight talk on Austin real estate.

What the market is actually doing, what it means for buyers and sellers, and what I’m seeing on the ground.

Field Notes graphic: selling a home fast in Central Texas costs a median 4.7%, based on 41 broker valuations in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Blanco counties, August–October 2026. About $18K typical cost of a fast sale; repairs added $0 for 31 of 41 homes; median days on market fell from 54 to 38.

October 29, 2026 · 4 min read

What It Really Costs to Sell Your Home Fast in Central Texas

I valued 41 homes across five Central Texas counties this fall. Here's what a fast sale actually costs, and when repairs are worth it.

Read →