The median sales price of homes in Texas reached $274,300 in the first quarter this year, 增加13.4% over the same period last year, according to the 2021-Q1 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人®.

“The demand for 住房 in Texas remained strong despite the winter storm in February and the pandemic,马文·乔利说, chairman of 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人®. “With a low supply of homes for sale, 虽然, prices in most areas have gone up significantly, and competition among 买家 has increased as well.”

During the first quarter of this year, 84,464 homes were sold in Texas, jumping 10.1% compared to the first quarter of 2020. One-third of homes sold were in the $200,000-$299,价格范围, the largest percentage of any price range.

Active listings declined 53% from last year and stood at 43,542 homes for sale at the end of the first quarter of 2021. Homes spent an average of 47 days on the market before going under contract, which is 20 days less than the first quarter of 2020. The average total time from hitting the market until the sale closed was 87 days, down 13 days from the previous year. Housing supply in Texas decreased from 3 months in the first quarter of 2020 to 1.3 months of inventory in the first quarter this year.

乔利主席总结道, “Many homes are attracting multiple offers and 销售 for thousands above asking price. Price plays a key role in winning offers, 当然, but other considerations can come into play as well. REALTORS® have been helping their 买家 and 卖家 sort through their options to help them achieve their real estate goals during a market that presents some unique challenges.”