Driftwood Market Heat Score: Speed and Price Power Return

How fast is Driftwood selling today compared to six months ago? The ALEX Intelligence Market Heat Score combines speed, price power, and inventory levels to answer that. In the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, the median days on market fell from 78 to 38, a 51.3% drop, while the median close price rose 10.7% to $1,085,000 across 51 closed sales. The heat score reflects this shift toward a more competitive environment. Homes are selling faster and closer to their original list prices, with the close-to-original list ratio improving to 96.3%. This is up from 92.8% in the prior six-month window. Despite a slight dip in price per square foot of 2.5%, the overall market momentum has strengthened significantly compared to the same period last year, where days on market were 54 and prices were $1,075,800. Inventory remains tight with just over five months of supply, calculated from 44 active listings against 51 closings. This scarcity supports the faster sales velocity. The composite score weighs these factors to indicate a market that is warming up, driven by reduced time on market and improved price realization rather than a surge in new construction or volume. ALEX Intelligence calculates this heat score using a weighted index of days on market, sale-to-list ratio, inventory levels, and price reduction frequency. The current data suggests buyers face more competition now than six months ago, while sellers are seeing quicker results at higher prices. 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