Central Texas Market Update – Mid-Year 2025
Mid-2025 marks a turning point for Central Texas’s housing market. According to the June & Mid‑Year report from Unlock MLS, the market is fin sding a healthier balance between buyers and sellers. Highlights include:
Closed sales in June rose 2.8% year-over-year (2,823 closings vs. June 2024).
Median price held steady at $449,900, demonstrating continued demand despite headwinds.
Inventory is up nearly 18% year-over-year, with ~15,360 active listings—equivalent to 5.5 months’ supply.
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos saw a 0.5% rise in closed sales to 2,762, and median price remained at $450,000.
Source: https://www.unlockmls.com/news/june-2025-and-mid-year-central-texas-housing-report
Why This Is Good News
More Choices for Buyers: Greater Confidence: Inventory growth gives buyers more options and negotiation leverage. Active listings in Austin surged ~44% year-over-year.
Stability for Sellers and Agents:With prices holding firm and modest sales growth, sellers who price their homes competitively are seeing results.
Balanced Market Opens Deals: A 5.5-month supply signals a shift from a sizzling seller’s market into a healthy balance—ideal for all parties to work smartly.
Tips for Real Estate Agents
For Sellers
Price strategically
Highlight comparative strength
Timing is key
For Buyers
Act decisively
Use leverage wisely
Plan beyond listing price
Final Word
Central Texas is enjoying a welcome shift toward balance—where decisiveness meets opportunity. While sellers benefit from sustained pricing and buyer interest, buyers unlock choice and leverage. Smart agents bridging both sides with timely guidance, market insights, and strategic positioning will lead the way.
👉 Agents: help your clients understand this balance—whether preparing to list or launch, framing it as advantage, not threat.
👉 Buyers: seize the moment—use the market’s current tilt to your benefit without overstepping—because good deals still close in this market.
Credit: Data and insights sourced from the June 2025 and Mid-Year Central Texas Housing Report published by Unlock MLS – https://www.unlockmls.com/news/june-2025-and-mid-year-central-texas-housing-report
