Best In Texas Real Estate™: San Marcos-New Braunfels

The San Marcos-New Braunfels housing market is showing subtle but significant shifts. Recent FHFA data indicates a slight dip in the Hays County House Price Index, moving to 317.05 as of March 31, 2026, down from previous years. This contrasts with the broader Texas trend where median home prices were 31% higher in early 2026 than six years prior, highlighting the varied dynamics across the state. While statewide inventory continues to expand and homes take longer to sell, higher mortgage rates persist as an affordability challenge for many. What implications do you see for buyers and sellers in Hays and Comal counties as the market continues to rebalance? Source: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency via FRED, All-Transactions House Price Index for Hays County, TX (ATNHPIUS48209A), retrieved July 28, 2026, from https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/ATNHPIUS48209A. Texas A&M Texas Real Estate Research Center, "The Many Pieces of Housing Affordability" (July 27, 2026) from https://trerc.tamu.edu/the-many-pieces-of-housing-affordability/. Texas Real Estate Research Center, "Housing | Summer 2026" (July 27, 2026) from https://trerc.tamu.edu/housing-summer-2026/. Republic Title, "Texas Housing Insight - July 2026 Summary" (July 09, 2026) from https://www.republictitle.com/texas-housing-insight-july-2026-summary/. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/linkedin/groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]