Belterra: 1.5 Months of Inventory Signals Seller's Market

How many months of housing supply does it take to shift power from buyers to sellers? In Belterra, the answer is just under one and a half months. With only 15 active listings against 61 homes sold in the trailing six-month window, the market holds 1.48 months of inventory. This figure places Belterra firmly in seller territory, where demand consistently outpaces available stock. ALEX Intelligence calculates this balance by dividing current active listings by the average monthly sales rate. A reading below two months typically indicates a competitive environment where buyers face limited choices and faster decision times. The data confirms this dynamic: median days on market have dropped to 14 days, down 39% from the prior six-month period and nearly half of what it was a year ago. Prices remain resilient despite seasonal fluctuations. The median sale price reached $680,000, up 3% from the previous six months, though still slightly below the same period last year. With 65% of homes selling below their original list price compared to 74% previously, negotiation leverage is shifting toward sellers as properties move more quickly. This tight supply environment suggests that for sellers in Belterra, listing now offers a distinct advantage. For buyers, securing a home requires speed and readiness, as the window to negotiate on price continues to narrow. The market remains active with 60 closed sales, proving that demand is strong even as inventory stays low. 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