Q1 looks flat — until you remember what Q1 2025 looked like. Vaike O'Grady and Kelea Youngblood break down March's spring rebound, Austin's surprise job growth revision, and why the national "frozen market" narrative doesn't match what the data is showing in Central Texas.

Links mentioned in the episode: 

• AustinHomeSearch.com https://AustinHomeSearch.com
• Free Subscription to Austin Business Journal for ABoR Members: https://www.unlockmls.com/abj
• Market Data & UnlockStats Lab: https://www.unlockmls.com/classes-and-events?location&categories&participants.name&format×&sea…
• UnlockStats: https://www.unlockmls.com/unlockstats
• Market Research & Statistics: https://www.unlockmls.com/stats
• Opportunity Austin Job Growth Report: https://opportunityaustin.com/austin-region-job-growth-unemployment-update-april-2026/