New Braunfels: Is It a Buyer's or Seller's Market?

Is the New Braunfels housing market currently favoring buyers or sellers? The answer lies in the months of inventory metric, which measures how long it would take to sell all current listings at the current sales pace. In October 2026, there were 5.02 months of inventory based on 133 active homes and 22 closed sales over the trailing month. This figure places New Braunfels in a balanced market zone, where neither side holds overwhelming leverage. A market is typically considered a buyer's market with fewer than six months of inventory, while anything above six months favors sellers. With 5.02 months, the balance has shifted slightly toward buyers compared to tighter seller markets, yet it remains close to equilibrium. The data shows significant movement from the prior period. Closed sales volume jumped 69.2% month-over-month with 22 homes selling, while the median price rose 40.0% to $445,750. Days on market dropped sharply by 45.1% to 50 days, indicating faster turnover than in September. However, compared to October 2025, sales volume was down 33.3%, suggesting a cooling in transaction speed despite the price increase. ALEX Intelligence analyzes this inventory level alongside price and velocity metrics to determine market conditions. With 5.02 months of supply, buyers have more choices than in a seller's market, but competition remains for well-priced homes. Sellers should note that while prices are up, the pace of sales is still recovering from the previous month's low volume. This assessment relies on 22 closed sales in October 2026, representing single-family homes with prices net of seller-paid concessions. The data covers ABOR-listed sales only within the New Braunfels city limits. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in New Braunfels 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