The Colony Market Heat Score: A Balanced Signal in October

The Colony market heat score for the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, indicates a balanced market environment where supply and demand are closely matched. This composite index, calculated by ALEX Intelligence using median days on market, sale-to-list price ratios, inventory levels, and price reduction rates, currently points to stability rather than extreme buyer or seller dominance. Over the past six months, 99 homes closed with a median price of $439,900, representing a 7.4% increase from the prior period and a 5.2% rise compared to the same window last year. The market is moving faster than before; median days on market dropped to 64 days, down 28.9% from the previous six months, though this remains 12.3% higher than the same period a year ago. Inventory levels stand at 4.79 months of supply, placing the market firmly in balanced territory where neither side holds a decisive advantage. While 85.9% of homes sold below their original list price, the close-to-list ratio has improved to 0.918, showing buyers are negotiating closer to asking prices than in the prior period. With 79 active listings and 16 new sales in October alone, the market remains active but steady for both buyers and sellers. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a 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