San Antonio Real Estate Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in August 2026
San Antonio Real Estate Market Update: August 2026
San Antonio home sales are increasing, but buyers still have considerably more choices and negotiating power than they did during the pandemic-era housing market. For sellers, pricing and presentation matter more than ever.
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San Antonio Housing Market at a Glance
According to the latest available San Antonio Board of REALTORS® market statistics, 3,479 homes sold in the San Antonio area in June 2026, an increase of approximately 15% from the same month last year.
The median sales price was $329,730, while the average sales price reached $401,319.
Meanwhile, buyers had more than 17,400 active listings to choose from and approximately 6.13 months of housing inventory.
What does that mean?
San Antonio isn't one simple buyer's market or seller's market. Conditions vary considerably depending on the neighborhood, price range, condition of the property and competition surrounding the home.
That's where hyper-local information becomes much more valuable than a national headline.
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How Long Are Homes Taking to Sell in San Antonio?
The latest San Antonio market data shows an average of approximately 77 days on market.
That is an important number for both buyers and sellers.
Buyers generally have more time to evaluate homes, compare neighborhoods, conduct inspections and potentially negotiate terms.
Sellers need to understand that today's buyer has options. Pricing a property correctly from the beginning can make a significant difference in how quickly it sells and how much leverage the seller maintains during negotiations.
If you're thinking about selling, I can look beyond the citywide average and analyze recent sales, active competition, pending properties and pricing trends specifically around your home.
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Is San Antonio a Buyer's Market in 2026?
The short answer: San Antonio is closer to a balanced market, but prepared buyers currently have meaningful advantages.
Approximately 6.13 months of inventory is generally associated with a more balanced housing market. SABOR has also highlighted the increase in housing choices available to San Antonio-area buyers.
That doesn't necessarily mean every seller is desperate to negotiate.
A renovated home in a highly desirable neighborhood can behave very differently from an overpriced property that has been sitting on the market for several months.
But compared with the ultra-competitive market of several years ago, today's buyers may have more opportunities to negotiate:
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Purchase price
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Seller-paid closing costs
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Repairs
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Interest-rate buydowns
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Closing dates
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Other contract terms
At the same time, the 15% year-over-year increase in sales shows that buyers are still actively purchasing homes.
Good properties can and do sell.
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What Are Mortgage Rates Right Now?
Mortgage rates remain one of the biggest factors affecting affordability.
As of August 6, 2026, Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.69%, compared with 6.66% the previous week.
For buyers, this is why looking only at a home's asking price can be misleading.
The more important question is often:
What will this home actually cost me per month?
Purchase price, interest rate, property taxes, insurance, HOA fees and available seller concessions can all affect the final payment.
In today's market, the right negotiation strategy can sometimes be just as valuable as finding the right house.
If you're considering buying and want to understand what different San Antonio price points may actually look like for you, contact me directly:
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Are San Antonio Home Prices Falling?
It depends on where you're looking.
This is one of the most important things to understand about the San Antonio real estate market in 2026.
The latest SABOR numbers showed the area's overall median sales price increasing year over year. At the same time, higher inventory means individual sellers can face considerably more competition.
A citywide median cannot tell you exactly what's happening with a home in:
Stone Oak
The Dominion
Alamo Heights
78232 / North Central San Antonio
Medical Center
Helotes
Boerne
New Braunfels
Schertz / Cibolo
or another specific subdivision.
Even two neighborhoods a few miles apart can behave very differently.
That is why I prefer to evaluate the micro-market surrounding the individual property, not simply quote a San Antonio average.
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What's Happening With Housing Supply in San Antonio?
Housing supply and affordability continue to receive attention at the local and national level.
The recently enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes measures designed to address housing supply and expand future housing opportunities. SABOR specifically noted that San Antonio's approximately 6.13 months of inventory represents a much more balanced environment than buyers experienced just a few years ago.
New construction also remains an important part of the San Antonio and Central Texas housing market.
That creates another important consideration for resale homeowners:
Your competition may not just be the resale home down the street. It could also be a builder offering incentives, closing-cost assistance or interest-rate incentives in a nearby community.
That makes professional positioning and pricing especially important when selling in today's market.
Should You Buy a Home in San Antonio Right Now?
For some buyers, 2026 may actually provide opportunities that were difficult to find several years ago.
There is more inventory.
Buyers generally have more time.
Negotiations have returned.
And sellers may be more willing to discuss concessions or repairs.
The tradeoff is that mortgage rates remain substantially higher than the extremely low rates buyers became accustomed to earlier this decade.
The right decision depends on your plans, financing, desired neighborhood and how long you expect to own the property.
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Is Now a Good Time to Sell a Home in San Antonio?
It can be — but strategy matters considerably more than it did a few years ago.
Buyers are still purchasing homes, as evidenced by the significant year-over-year increase in June sales.
But they also have more properties to choose from.
Successful sellers should pay particularly close attention to:
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Accurate initial pricing
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Property condition
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Professional presentation
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Photography and marketing
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Online exposure
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Competing listings
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Buyer feedback
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Negotiation strategy
A well-prepared home that represents good value can stand apart from the inventory around it.
An overpriced home can quickly accumulate days on market.
If you're considering selling anywhere in the San Antonio area, I can prepare a hyper-local market analysis based specifically on your home and neighborhood.
Alan Greulich, REALTOR® | eXp Realty
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What's the San Antonio Real Estate Market Outlook for the Rest of 2026?
The San Antonio market appears to be entering a more normalized period.
Buyers are participating.
Inventory is healthy.
Homes are taking longer to sell than during the housing frenzy.
And buyers are paying much closer attention to value.
For sellers, this means pricing and marketing matter.
For buyers, it means selection and negotiation have returned.
And for both sides, it means that relying on national housing headlines isn't enough.
Real estate is hyper-local.
What's happening across San Antonio may be different from what's happening in your ZIP code.
And what's happening in your ZIP code may still be different from what's happening in your subdivision.
Have a San Antonio Real Estate Question?
If you're wondering:
What is my San Antonio home worth?
Should I sell now or wait?
Which San Antonio neighborhoods should I consider?
Can I negotiate on a home right now?
What's happening in my subdivision?
How do I compete with new construction?
What homes are available in my price range?
I am happy to look at your specific situation.
Alan Greulich, REALTOR®
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