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

Canyon Lake leads Texas in seasonal housing — with 9.0% of homes held for seasonal use, it's not just a vacation spot, but a strategic investment hub. This pattern is quietly shaping affordability and stability across the San Marcos–New Braunfels MSA. The full data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-san-marcos-nb-seasonal-share-place-mkt How does a high share of seasonal homes impact primary market affordability? Is this a model for other fast-growing Texas metros? Let’s discuss. Share of Homes Held for Seasonal Use, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Canyon Lake — 9.0% #2 Buda — 0.5% #3 Kyle — 0.4% #4 Belterra — 0.0% #5 Bulverde — 0.0% #6 Dripping Springs — 0.0% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=44942052; Slide 2: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=20852280; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=60746510; Slide 4: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=29652891 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-san-marcos-nb-seasonal-share-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/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 Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902