What Elon Musk Said About Austin on the Joe Rogan Podcast

When Elon Musk announced that he was building his new Tesla Gigafactory that would employ 10,000 people NOT in California, but instead, near Austin, it turned a lot of heads and increased an already growing buzz about Austin becoming the next Silicon Valley.

When Musk later announced that he himself was moving to Austin, that buzz started to grow even louder.

And when he started tweeting about Austin, the buzz grew to a deafening roar from media outlets, social media influencers and bloggers speculating what would happen next with Austin (which is no surprise, considering Elon Musk’s tweets have the tendency to move markets and spur millions to take action).

But what Elon Musk said about Austin on the Joe Rogan podcast was particularly interesting to us, because it directly affects our business and our clients, whether they are buying a home in Austin or selling their Austin property. Here’s the quote:

“Austin is going to be the biggest boomtown that America has seen in 50 years at least – megaboom.”

– Elon Musk, Joe Rogan Podcast, Feb. 2021

If a business forecaster, TV reporter, or real estate mogul had said something like this, it would be interesting for people who were thinking of moving to Austin or already living in the area.

But when Elon Musk says something like this, people across the country take notice… and start reacting accordingly. Some start talking, and others start moving.

Important Note: Austin has been the #1 fastest growing metro area for more than a decade and tops every current list when it comes to the real estate boom, so it’s not as if Elon Musk created this momentum. In fact, Austin has long been attracting celebrities and families and tech moguls alike, with a recent report even showing that an average of 168 people move to the area per day. That was all before Musk came into the picture. But having such a high-profile billionaire, business influencer and market-mover take a definitive stance on the future of the city, catapulted Austin into a more mainstream discussion and growth trajectory than ever before.

What This Means If You Want To Move To Austin

Because of the extremely high and increasing demand for housing in the Austin area, it has caused a significant shortage in inventory. Put simply, this means that there are not enough homes available to satisfy the amount of people that want to live here.

If you are planning to move to Austin, it is absolutely crucial that you have a local area real estate expert in your corner to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of the Austin market, local neighborhoods, and what motivates sellers to choose that winning buyer (hint: it’s not always about price!).

For starters, I’d recommend that you browse here on our site to see the most recent local listings (spoiler: Zillow does NOT have the most current or accurate info) and set up a no-obligation E-elert to be instantly emailed when new properties that fit your criteria become available. In this intense Austin housing market, it’s important to act lightning fast to avoid missing out (we’ve seen homes on the market for mere hours before getting snatched up), so the E-alerts will give you an edge.

To set up an E-alerts, simply click the “Save This Search” button beneath any search that you are currently browsing.

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Or, if you’re serious and need to move quickly (in the next 60-90 days), I highly recommend that you get in touch with us immediately to chat and get your personalized home search underway. You can text or call us at 512-909-1532, or send us a message on our contact page, and we’ll just start by listening. Why are you moving to Austin? What are you looking for in a home? What is your budget? Do you have an Austin area already in mind, or do you need recommendations? When would you like to be in your new home?

We love the real estate business because we love people. We will listen to your needs and would love to help you find the perfect home.

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What This Means If You Currently Live in Austin

If you currently own a home in Austin or surrounding areas, you have an unprecedented opportunity – right now – to earn a significant profit from selling your home.

(If you live here but do not yet own a home, please reach out to discuss your options. We love our first-time homebuyers!)

Real estate is cyclical. It goes through cycles of “Buyers’ Markets” (where buyers have the upper hand and can negotiate for the best price) and “Sellers’ Markets” (where sellers have the advantage and can get more from the sale of their home).

But what we are experiencing right now in the Austin housing market is an Extreme Seller’s Market, and one like we have never seen before. With the right representation, homeowners are getting top dollar for their homes, and in record closing time.

Even if you’ve never thought of selling your home before, it’s worth it for you to at least consider what it might look like for your bank account if you were to sell your home in this market. This Sellers’ Market won’t last forever – they never do – and I would hate for you to miss out on an amazing opportunity to do something very exciting for your financial situation.

Another quick note, speaking with us about your home’s value and what it might sell for is NOT an obligation to sell. It’s simply having a conversation and allowing you to choose your own path forward.

If you would like to have that conversation – or if you already know you want to sell and take advantage of the hottest market Austin has ever seen – please don’t hesitate to reach out. We would be happy to chat with you!

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