The Highland Lakes region isn’t one market. Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores, Granite Shoals, Burnet, and Kingsland each move on their own timeline, shaped by different buyers and different pressures. I’m Robbie English, Managing Broker for Uncommon Highland Lakes Realty, and I track all six of these markets every month so you don’t have to guess what’s happening in yours.
A state or national headline about “the housing market” tells you almost nothing about what’s happening on your street. If you’re pricing a home to sell or figuring out what to offer on one, you need to know what’s actually moving in your specific area right now, not last quarter. That’s why I put together a residential market update for each of these six communities.
Choose A Market Area Below to See the Residential Real Estate Market Update:
What Makes the Highland Lakes Market So Unique?
Each of these six communities attracts a different kind of buyer. Horseshoe Bay has been a magnet for luxury lakefront buyers on Lake LBJ for years. Marble Falls keeps growing because it’s easy to get to from Austin and has an actual town center. Granite Shoals and Cottonwood Shores are still more affordable than their lakefront neighbors, which is pulling in more first-time and move-up buyers. Burnet draws people looking for acreage and a slower pace outside a lake-focused market. And Kingsland has become one of the more active spots for both long-term buyers and short-term rental investors.
Because these six markets react differently to the same economic conditions, a single regional summary can miss what’s actually happening in any one of them. That’s why I track each area separately, every month.
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Why Monthly Updates Matter
If you’re selling, timing affects your price. If you’re buying, understanding where demand is shifting affects how you write your offer. If you’re investing, knowing which property types are actually moving — and which are sitting — is the difference between a good decision and a guess.
My updates don’t just show whether prices went up or down. I explain why: whether buyers are pulling back because of rates, whether inventory is genuinely tight or just slow to turn over, and whether new construction is adding real competition at a given price point. Numbers without context don’t help you make a decision — that’s the part I add.
Want an Update for a Specific Neighborhood or Street?
The six area-wide updates above are a solid starting point, but they won’t always match what’s happening on your particular street or in your particular subdivision. If you want something more specific, reach out and tell me what you’re watching — I’ll put together a custom update for that area at no cost.
A Bit About Me
I’m a REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Highland Lakes Realty, and I’ve built my career in this region — Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Granite Shoals, Cottonwood Shores, Burnet, and Kingsland. I’m also a national real estate speaker and instructor, which means the same market analysis I use for my own clients is what I teach other agents around the country.
If you want a straight answer about what’s happening in your part of the Highland Lakes, reach out and let’s talk about it.
