Burnet County Cash vs. Financed Purchases in October

In October 2026, every single home sale in Burnet County was financed; zero of the 50 closed transactions were paid entirely in cash. This represents a 100% financing rate for the month based on the 50 sales recorded. The data shows that while the median closing price rose to $410,000, up 30.6% from September, the share of all-cash buyers dropped to zero percent. In contrast, the prior period in September saw a similar pattern where no cash purchases were reported among the 64 closed sales. This stands in sharp relief compared to the broader region, where cash shares are often tracked but remain a minority of total activity. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the financing fields for all 50 closed sales to determine this split. The absence of cash deals suggests that buyers in Burnet County during October relied entirely on mortgage financing to acquire properties. This trend persisted despite the median price per square foot increasing to $207, a 3% rise from the previous month. The lack of cash transactions may reflect broader economic conditions or buyer demographics specific to this window. With no cash sales recorded, the market activity was driven exclusively by buyers utilizing traditional mortgage products. This complete reliance on financing highlights the current purchasing power dynamics in Burnet County for October 2026. 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