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HomesUSA.com reports lower inventory, softening prices<\/p>\n
Chart: Texas New Home Sales thru Jan. 2026<\/p>\n
New home sales across Texas declined in January to 5,373 versus 5,673 in December, a decrease of nearly 5% month-over-month. Compared to January 2025, when 5,710 homes were sold, sales were down nearly 6% year-over-year.. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Chart: Texas Days on Market – New Homes thru Jan. 2026<\/p>\n
Days on Market was flat in January at 116.75 days versus 116.83 days in December. Despite little month-over-month movement, the statewide average remains more than 13% higher than January 2025, reflecting a slower sales pace compared to a year ago. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Chart: Texas New Home Prices thru Jan. 2026<\/p>\n
Average new home prices in Texas declined in January to $420,381 versus $429,077 in December, a decrease of about 2% month-over-month. All four major markets posted month-over-month price declines. Austin remained the highest-priced market at $479,466, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth at $449,948. Houston averaged $396,723, while San Antonio posted $358,645 \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Chart: Pending New Home Sales thru Jan. 2026<\/p>\n
Pending sales, a measure of future sales activity, declined in January to 5,450 versus 5,505 in December, a decrease of about 1% month-over-month. Compared to January 2025, pending sales were down more than 7% statewide. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Chart: Active Listings New Home Sales thru Jan. 2026<\/p>\n
Active listings declined in January to 35,412 versus 36,257 in December, a decrease of about 2% month-over-month. Compared to January 2025, active listings were up more than 9% statewide. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Chart: Texas New Homes Sales-to-List-Price Ratio<\/p>\n
Texas new homes continued to sell close to asking price in January, with the average sales-to-list price ratio at 96.59%, flat from 96.58% in December. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Chart: Texas New Home Sales 12-Month Moving Averages thru Jan. 2026<\/p>\n
The monthly HomesUSA.com Texas New Home Sales Report includes 12-month moving averages of home sales, prices, price-to-list ratios, pending sales and active sales. While the 3-month moving average indices track market seasonality, the 12-month moving average removes the seasonality and tracks the longer trend. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Texas new home sales fell nearly 5% in January, declining to 5,373 from 5,673 in December, according to the latest HomesUSA.com Texas New Home Sales Report.<\/p>\n
New home sales were down nearly 6% year-over-year compared to January 2025. The average Days on Market rose more than 13% from a year ago. Pending sales, a measure of future sales activity, declined over 7% year over year. Inventory was up, as active listings were up more than 9% than in January 2025.<\/p>\n
The HomesUSA.com Texas New Home Sales Report exclusively uses data reported to the local Multiple Listing Services, the most comprehensive, current, and accurate information, from the REALTOR\u00ae Associations of North Texas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. All averages are based on three-month moving averages to capture seasonality and remove anomalies.<\/p>\n
New home sales across Texas declined in January to 5,373, down from 5,673 in December, a decrease of nearly 5%. Year-over-year, sales were down nearly 6%. Houston led all major markets with 1,998 sales, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth at 1,819, while San Antonio posted 795. New home sales were lower in all major markets except Austin, where total sales of 762 were up nearly 2% from December.<\/p>\n
\u201cJanuary new home sales numbers reflect seasonality, and I believe the market will soon strengthen,\u201d said Ben Caballero, CEO of HomesUSA.com and the nation\u2019s top-ranked real estate agent.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cSpring is always the best time for home sales,\u201d Caballero added. \u201cWith this year\u2019s tax cuts, consumers will have more money, then the spring selling season will kick in soon, followed by a new Fed Chairman focused on lowering interest rates. I will be surprised if housing doesn\u2019t have a very good year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Days on Market was essentially flat statewide in January at 116.75 days, compared to 116.83 days in December. Austin, Houston, and San Antonio all saw Days on Market increase in January, rising to 110.17 days, 98.55 days, and 108.89 days, respectively. Dallas-Fort Worth moved in the opposite direction, declining to 143.71 days from 148.76 in December.
Average new home prices in Texas declined in January to $420,381, down from $429,077 in December. All four major markets posted month-over-month price declines. Austin remained the highest-priced market at $479,466, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth at $449,948. Houston averaged $396,723, while San Antonio posted $358,645.<\/p>\n
Pending sales edged lower in January, with the statewide average slipping to 5,450 from 5,505 in December. Dallas-Fort Worth posted a slight increase in pending sales to 2,228 from 2,223. Austin also increased to 929 from 874. Houston declined to 1,463 from 1,532, while San Antonio fell to 829 from 876.<\/p>\n
Texas new home inventory declined again in January to 35,412 active listings, down from 36,257 in December. Houston continued to account for the largest share of active listings with 15,886 homes, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth at 8,346. Austin posted 5,779 active listings, while San Antonio reported 5,401.<\/p>\n
HomesUSA.com Texas New Home Sales Report and New Home Sales Index typically are issued before the monthly U.S. Commerce Department\u2019s New Residential Sales Report. However, that report is currently on hold, last released on September 24, 2025. See this link for more information – https:\/\/www.census.gov\/construction\/soc\/schedule.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Report DAYS ON MARKET: Elevated but stable Austin, Houston, and San Antonio all recorded month-over-month increases in DOM, rising to 110.17 days, 98.55 days, and 108.89 days, respectively. Dallas-Fort Worth moved in the opposite direction, declining to 143.71 days from 148.76 in December.<\/p>\n Note: New homes typically spend more time on the market than existing homes because many are listed while still under construction. Each MLS may calculate DOM differently, so direct comparisons may not always be reliable. (Chart: Texas New Homes Days on Market<\/a>)<\/p>\n NEW HOME SALES: Most major markets drop Houston led all major markets with 1,998 sales, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth at 1,819. San Antonio posted 795 sales, while Austin recorded 762. Austin was the only major market to post a month-over-month increase, with sales up nearly 2% from December. (Chart: Texas New Home Sales<\/a>)<\/p>\n NEW HOME PRICES: Statewide average slips PENDING SALES: Future activity softens ACTIVE LISTINGS: Inventory continues to ease SALES-TO-LIST PRICE RATIO: Holds steady About the HomesUSA.com New Home Sales Index About Ben Caballero and HomesUSA.com\u00ae Note for journalists: You may contact Ben Caballero directly by email at ben@homesusa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n REALTOR\u00ae is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS\u00ae and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n Media Contact: Image: Ben Caballero Individual Chart images:<\/p>\n Chart: Days on Market \u2013 Thru Jan. 2026: https:\/\/homesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DOM-Chart.png<\/a><\/p>\n Chart: New Home Sales \u2013 Thru Jan. 2026: https:\/\/homesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-Home-Sales-Chart.png<\/a><\/p>\n Chart: Sales Prices \u2013 Thru Jan. 2026: https:\/\/homesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Home-Prices-Chart.png<\/a><\/p>\n Chart: Pending New Home Sales \u2013 Thru Jan. 2026: https:\/\/homesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pending-Sales-Chart.png<\/a><\/p>\n Chart: Active Listings \u2013 Thru Jan. 2026: https:\/\/homesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Active-Listings-Chart.png<\/a><\/p>\n Chart: Sales-to-List-Price Ratio \u2013 Thru Jan. 2026: https:\/\/homesusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sales-Price-Ratio-Chart.png<\/a><\/p>\n
The HomesUSA.com monthly report covers closed sales recorded in MLSs by the 10th day of the following month. The report features 3-month moving averages for six essential market data points, including DOM, sales volume, sales prices, sales-to-list price ratio, pending sales, and active listings. We also provide a master chart for the 12-month moving averages for comparison. Caballero explains that the 3-month moving average indices track market seasonality, while the 12-month moving average removes seasonality and tracks the longer trend.<\/p>\n
Days on Market was flat in January at 116.75 days versus 116.83 days in December. Despite little month-over-month movement, the statewide average remains more than 13% higher than January 2025, reflecting a slower sales pace compared to a year ago.<\/p>\n
New home sales across Texas declined in January to 5,373 versus 5,673 in December, a decrease of nearly 5% month-over-month. Compared to January 2025, when 5,710 homes were sold, sales were down nearly 6% year-over-year.<\/p>\n
Average new home prices in Texas declined in January to $420,381 versus $429,077 in December, a decrease of about 2% month-over-month. All four major markets posted month-over-month price declines. Austin remained the highest-priced market at $479,466, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth at $449,948. Houston averaged $396,723, while San Antonio posted $358,645. (Chart: Texas New Home Prices<\/a>)<\/p>\n
Pending sales, a measure of future sales activity, declined in January to 5,450 versus 5,505 in December, a decrease of about 1% month-over-month. Compared to January 2025, pending sales were down more than 7% statewide. Dallas-Fort Worth posted 2,228 pending sales, up slightly from 2,223 in December. Austin also recorded a month-over-month increase, rising to 929 from 874. Houston declined to 1,463 from 1,532, while San Antonio fell to 829 from 876. (Chart: Texas Pending New Home Sales<\/a>)<\/p>\n
Active listings declined in January to 35,412 versus 36,257 in December, a decrease of about 2% month-over-month. Compared to January 2025, active listings were up more than 9% statewide. Houston continued to lead the state with 15,886 active listings, though down from 16,244 in December. Dallas-Fort Worth declined to 8,346 from 8,737. Austin posted 5,779 listings, up slightly from 5,735 the prior month, while San Antonio decreased to 5,401 from 5,541. (Chart: Texas Active Listings<\/a>)<\/p>\n
Texas new homes continued to sell close to asking price in January, with the average sales-to-list price ratio at 96.59%, flat from 96.58% in December. Austin slightly increased to 97.50% versus 97.34%, while Dallas-Fort Worth posted a marginal decline to 97.17% from 97.24%. Houston edged down slightly to 95.25% from 95.33%, and San Antonio rose to 97.90% from 97.78%, achieving the closest listing price to actual sales price among the major markets. (Chart: Texas Sales-to-List Price Ratio<\/a>)<\/p>\n
The HomesUSA.com New Home Sales Index is reported as both a 3-month and 12-month moving average of the Days on Market for new homes listed in the local Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) for Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, ad San Antonio. Created by Ben Caballero in December 2017, it is the first Days on Market index to track the Texas new home market based on activity in its largest markets and includes homes listed while under construction. (Chart: 12-Month Moving Averages<\/a>)<\/p>\n
Ben Caballero, founder and CEO of HomesUSA.com, is a three-time Guinness World Records title holder for \u201cMost annual home sale transactions through MLS by an individual sell-side real estate agent \u2013 current.\u201d Ranked by REAL Trends as America\u2019s top real estate agent for home sales since 2013, Ben is the most productive real estate agent in U.S. history. He is the only individual real estate agent to reach nearly $4 billion in residential sales transactions in a single year ($3.93 billion in 2024), the first agent to exceed $3 billion (2022), the first to exceed $2 billion (2018\u20132020), and the first to exceed $1 billion (2015\u20132017). An award-winning innovator and technology pioneer, Ben works with more than 70 home builders in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Ben\u2019s podcast series is available widely, including Apple Podcasts<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, YouTube Music<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>. Learn more at HomesUSA.com | Twitter: @bcaballero – @HomesUSA | Facebook: \/HomesUSAdotcom.<\/p>\n
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