ABOR Region October 2026 Market Recap and Outlook

The Unlock MLS region recorded 2,255 closed sales in October 2026, a drop of 12.5% from September and 8.5% lower than the same month last year. The median sale price settled at $397,889, down 0.5% from the prior month and 7.9% below the October 2025 level of $432,000. This marks a continued cooling in pricing after a period of growth earlier in the year. Inventory remains a key factor, with 15,328 active listings on hand at month-end. Based on the pace of sales over the last six months, this represents 4.92 months of inventory, indicating a balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers hold a distinct advantage. The median days on market rose to 66 days, an 8.2% increase from September and slightly below the 68 days seen in October 2025. New construction activity also slowed, with 360 new-construction homes closing compared to 502 in the prior period and 516 a year ago. The median living area for sold homes was 2,073 square feet, down slightly from previous periods. While the market has softened, the volume of closed sales remains substantial, suggesting steady underlying demand despite higher mortgage rates and price adjustments. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the full dataset to provide this monthly rollup of all key performance indicators for the region. The data reflects single-family home transactions with prices net of seller-paid concessions. 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