The Central Texas housing market is entering 2026 with steady inventory, stable pricing, and renewed buyer activity.

According to the most recent data from Unlock MLS, pending sales rose to 2,349 transactions — up 10.1% year over year and more than 23% from December. As we approach the spring season, that increase signals that buyers are re-engaging, even if they are moving more deliberately than in previous years.

Active listings remain steady at just over 10,000 properties, while months of inventory has declined compared to last year — indicating that demand is beginning to absorb new supply more efficiently. The median home price currently stands at $400,495, down modestly year over year but holding within a stable range.

What this reflects is a market that has normalized.

We are no longer in the overheated conditions of prior years. Instead, supply, pricing, and demand are interacting in a more predictable pattern. That stability creates a healthier foundation for both buyers and sellers — but it also requires more discipline.

Homes are selling. Buyers are purchasing. Transactions are closing.

But deals are taking more preparation and more thoughtful negotiation to reach the finish line.

Pricing decisions matter. Preparation matters. Terms and timing matter.

In this environment, leverage is created through structured strategy and disciplined execution — not urgency.

If you are considering buying or selling this spring, understanding how positioning influences outcome will be increasingly important.