Mid-year gains in home sales point to continued Central Texas market strength
Increase in closed and pending sales signals sustained buyer demand and strong second half of 2026
AUSTIN, Texas — The Central Texas housing market continued to outperform national trends during the first half of 2026, with year-to-date closed home sales increasing 4.8% to 15,698 sales in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA. Central Texas buyer demand continues to strengthen, signaling the region may be on pace for its first year of positive home sales growth in several years.
At the same time, the median price year-to-date slightly dipped 2.4% to $425,000 while closed sales rose 0.6% in June to 2,961 sales compared to last year. Pending sales also increased 13.2% to 2,994 sales suggesting the Central Texas housing market has turned a corner following its market correction and is continuing to build momentum despite ongoing national economic uncertainty.
Vaike O’Grady, market research advisor at Unlock MLS, ““One of the strongest metrics that we continue to see is the growth in pending sales year-to-date. Pending sales provide us with an early look at where the market is headed, and when they’re increasing alongside closed sales, it tells us buyers continue to move forward with confidence. This combination of transactions and moderating prices reflects a market that is creating opportunity for buyers, while sellers continue to find success by pricing and positioning their homes strategically for today’s market.”
John Crowe, 2026 Unlock MLS and ABoR president, ““The first half of the year demonstrates that today’s market is creating opportunities on both sides of the transaction. Every market is local, and conditions can vary from one neighborhood to the next. That’s why working with a professional agent, who has access to market intelligence through Unlock MLS, gives buyers and sellers the local insights needed to price strategically, understand real-time market trends and negotiate with confidence.”
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If you’re curious about markets beyond Austin, take a look at the Corpus Christi market.
