New Braunfels Market Heat Score: A Cooling Trend

What does a composite heat score tell us about the New Braunfels housing market right now? ALEX Intelligence calculated a Market Heat Score of 45 out of 100 for the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026. This metric combines four key indicators: median days on market, sale-to-list price ratio, inventory levels, and the frequency of price reductions. The data reveals a distinct cooling trend compared to the prior six-month period. Median closed prices fell 11.9% to $545,775 across 71 sales, while the median days on market increased by 16.9% to 69 days. Homes are taking longer to sell, and sellers are accepting lower offers relative to their original list prices, with the close-to-list ratio dropping to 0.935. Inventory has also shifted, with 4.42 months of supply currently available. This level suggests a transition away from a seller-favorable environment toward more balanced conditions. The score reflects these dynamics by weighting the increased time on market and reduced price realization against the current stock of active listings. While prices remain 6.2% higher than the same period last year, the recent six-month trajectory indicates buyers are gaining leverage. The composite index provides a single snapshot of this shifting balance, showing that while demand persists, the pace of transactions has slowed significantly compared to previous quarters. 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