June 2, 2026 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS

July 14, 2026 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS

The midyear numbers are in — and they're worth a closer look. Vaike O'Grady breaks down what the June data is really saying, why Hays County requires more than a headline read, and what the first half of 2026 signals for the rest of the year. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.unlockmls.com/stats [https://www.unlockmls.com/stats] Unlock MLS Research: https://www.unlockmls.com/research [https://www.unlockmls.com/research] Market Data Lab — July 21st: https://www.unlockmls.com/events [https://www.unlockmls.com/events]

June 30 , 2026 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS

Market Research Advisor Vaike O'Grady breaks down the top five ZIP codes driving May 2026 volume. Then CEO Emily Girard and Deputy Director of Government Affairs Taylor Smith unpack the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, one of the most significant federal housing legislation in nearly 20 years, and what its 50-plus provisions mean for Central Texas buyers, builders, and agents.   Mentioned in the episode: May 2026 Central Texas Housing Market Report: https://unlockmls.com/stats [https://unlockmls.com/stats] 21st Century Road to Housing Act Summary: Landmark Housing Bill Clears Congress [https://www.nar.realtor/news/real-estate-news/landmark-housing-bill-clears-congress]

June 16 , 2026 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS

Price corrections are holding — and spring momentum is proving it's not a fluke. Market Research Advisor Vaike O'Grady joins Deputy Director of Government Affairs Taylor Smith to break down two consecutive months of double-digit pending sales growth, why 2019 is the right benchmark, inventory falling 16.6% from last year's peak, and why Travis County's 20% pending sales surge may be the most important number in May's report.   Mentioned in the episode: May 2026 Central Texas Housing Market Report: https://unlockmls.com/stats [https://unlockmls.com/stats] Market Data Lab Webinar: https://unlockmls.com/events [https://unlockmls.com/events]

June 2, 2026 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS

Price corrections are working — and the buyers are back. Market Research Advisor Vaike O'Grady joins Deputy Director of Government Affairs Taylor Smith to break down closed sales surging 33–45% in San Marcos, Marble Falls, and Lockhart, Wimberley's surprising 32% median price jump, Austin crossing one million residents, and why April's data may signal the MSA's turning point.   Mentioned in the episode:  Spring 2026 Quarterly Economic Brief: https://unlockmls.com/research [https://unlockmls.com/research] Unlock MLS Market Stats: https://unlockmls.com/stats [https://unlockmls.com/stats]

May 19, 2026 | Driving It Home with Unlock MLS

Resale and new construction are behaving like two different markets. Unlock MLS Market Research Advisor Vaike O'Grady joins CMO Kelea Youngblood to break down April's $65,000 price gap between segments, pending sales surging 15.4% across the MSA, Hays County's surprise 8.8% price jump, and Austin officially crossing one million residents.   Mentioned in the episode:  April 2026 Market Statistics: https://unlockmls.com/stats [https://unlockmls.com/stats] Flex by Unlock MLS: https://unlockmls.com/flex [https://unlockmls.com/flex]