Temple New Listings vs. Closings: The Supply Gap

In September, Temple saw a shift in its supply dynamics as new listings outpaced closings for the second consecutive month. The city added 34 new homes to the market while 26 properties closed, creating a net increase in available inventory. This activity level of 34 new listings against 26 closed sales marks a distinct change from September 2025, when only 16 new listings were recorded alongside 33 closings. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the dual-axis supply and demand trend to highlight this shift. The ratio of new supply to demand has improved for buyers, as the number of new homes entering the market now exceeds the volume of transactions completing. This contrasts with the prior month, where 32 new listings met 24 closings, indicating a steady accumulation of stock over the last two months. The median price for these September closings rose to $255,000, up 5.6% from August, while the average home size grew to 1,814 square feet. Despite the increased supply, the market remains tight compared to the same time last year, when new listings were half the current volume. The data suggests that while inventory is building, the pace of sales has not kept up with the influx of new properties, offering buyers more selection than in recent months. Looking to buy in Temple? Get new listings the day they hit the market. Coverage: most home sales in Temple are listed in another MLS, which ALEX does not receive yet. The figures in this post count only sales listed in Unlock MLS (ABOR), so they describe part of the local market, not all of it. 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 MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Partner, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951