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Texas New Home Sales Rise, But Future Sales Concerns Grow
23 Jan
Summary
- New home sales in Texas increased by nearly 9 percent in December.
- Days on Market for new homes rose to 116.83 days, signaling buyer caution.
- Pending sales declined, indicating a potentially softer start to 2026.
In December, Texas experienced a nearly 9 percent rise in new home sales, concluding the year with positive momentum. Major markets including Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth reported increased closed sales.
Despite this growth, buyer caution remains a significant factor, reflected in the rise of new home Days on Market to 116.83 days statewide. This trend suggests that even builder incentives like mortgage rate buydowns are not fully overcoming buyer hesitancy.
Looking ahead, pending sales saw a dip in December, signaling a potentially weaker start to the new year for new home transactions. This decrease, coupled with elevated Days on Market, indicates that future sales figures will be crucial to monitor.
