By Sahar Chmais

As the second-fastest growing county in the U.S., Hays County cannot keep up with the housing supply for its growing demand – only a lucky few are able to squeeze into the home lottery.

Yes, buying a new home in Central Texas feels like winning the lottery. Even some of the most skilled realtors are pushed out of the market. Elle-Klein Garrison, a Realty Austin realtor who earned a Diamond Club award for selling $11.5 million worth of inventory in 2020, is unable to buy a hom...