ABOR Region Market Heat Score: October 2026

Is the ABOR / Unlock MLS Region cooling down? The data from October 2026 suggests a distinct shift toward buyer leverage. Median closed prices fell to $398,500, a drop of 7.8% compared to the same month last year across 2,221 sales. While homes are selling for 94% of their original list price, the time required to reach that point has lengthened. ALEX Intelligence calculated a composite Market Heat Score using four key indicators: median days on market, sale-to-list ratio, inventory levels, and the frequency of price reductions. The region currently shows a score indicating a balanced market leaning toward buyers. With 4.97 months of inventory available today, the supply has increased enough to give purchasers more negotiating power than in previous years. The pace of sales also slowed significantly. Closed transactions dropped 13.8% from September and fell 9.9% compared to October 2025. Homes stayed on the market for a median of 65 days, up 6.6% from the prior period. Despite the cooling prices, new construction remains a steady segment, accounting for 353 of the closed sales in the region. This analysis reflects the current state of the Unlock MLS region based on single-family home data net of seller-paid concessions. The shift in metrics signals that while demand remains active, the market is no longer favoring sellers as strongly as it did a year ago. Buyers now face less competition and more time to evaluate options before making an offer. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog