Blanco Vista Market Heat Score: A Balanced View

Is the Blanco Vista market cooling or simply stabilizing? The answer lies in a composite Heat Score that blends speed, price strength, and inventory levels. ALEX Intelligence calculated a Market Heat Score for Blanco Vista using a rolling six-month window ending September 30, 2026. This score aggregates four key metrics: median days on market, the ratio of final sale price to original list price, inventory levels, and the frequency of price reductions. A score near 50 indicates a balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers hold a decisive advantage. The data reveals a distinct shift in momentum. Median days on market dropped sharply by 53.8% compared to the prior six-month period, falling from 119 days to just 55 days across 35 closed sales. This speed suggests homes are moving faster now than they did earlier this year. However, price pressure remains evident. The median close price of $328,000 is down 11.4% from the prior period and 10.6% lower than the same window last year. Additionally, 80% of homes sold below their original list price, though this share has improved slightly compared to the previous six months. Inventory sits at 4.54 months, a level that typically supports balanced conditions rather than a seller's frenzy or a buyer's crash. While the median price per square foot dipped 3.9% from the prior period, the faster turnover indicates underlying demand remains active despite lower headline prices. The market is not hot in terms of appreciation, but it is efficient. Current mortgage rates stand at 7.32%, according to Freddie Mac data for the week of October 22, 2026. This rate environment continues to influence buyer behavior, with median home sizes shrinking slightly as buyers adjust to affordability constraints. The Blanco Vista Heat Score reflects a market in transition: prices are correcting while sales velocity recovers, creating a stable equilibrium for both sides. 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