US Housing Market Cools: Inventory Builds, Prices Stabilize in Key Regions
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US Housing Market Cools: Inventory Builds, Prices Stabilize in Key Regions
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The US housing market shows signs of cooling with inventory building in key regions while prices stabilize at low growth rates. In Austin Texas active listings dipped slightly to just over 2100 as of early February 2026 equivalent to three months supply based on recent pending sales of 670 over 30 days and four to five months on closed sales of about 400.[1] New listings jumped to 807 month over month though down year over year signaling potential seasonal uptick.[1]
Nationally home price growth slowed to 0.9 percent annually in December 2025 the softest pace since post Great Recession recovery with declines in Hawaii Texas and Florida.[3][4] Cotality data highlights a stabilizing landscape after years of imbalance dependent on wage growth and buyer purchasing power.[3] Zillow notes total US housing value doubled to 55 trillion since 2006 amid persistent supply shortages but 2025 growth was muted at 0.2 percent.[7]
Buyers markets expanded to 18 metros by late 2025 with Sun Belt and West leading Austin at 10.5 months supply median list price 455000 dollars Orlando 8.2 months at 415000 dollars and Tampa 7.9 months at 399727 dollars.[2] This doubles from October marking a shift from seller dominance as listings pile up and sellers offer flexibility.[2]
Compared to prior months Austins inventory bottomed earlier possibly in February not March amplifying pent up demand especially if rates drop toward 5.5 percent unlocking low rate holders.[1] Experts anticipate more listings outpacing buyers seasonally but not as sharply as last year with healthy four to five month balance expected.[1]
No major deals partnerships product launches or regulatory changes reported in the past 48 hours. Consumer behavior tilts buyer friendly with longer market times and delistings in places like Riverside CA.[2] Leaders like Austin agents track weekly new listings around 200 versus 50 pendings advising hyper local focus amid limited supply.[1] Overall the market finds footing with subdued growth versus 2025s rapid surges in some areas.[3][7] Word count 348
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