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Broker's Post
Price Band Breakdown
| Price range | Active | Pending | Avg. DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150K | 19 | 2 | 130 |
| $150K – $200K | 23 | 3 | 65 |
| $200K – $300K | 57 | 10 | 73 |
| $300K – $400K | 29 | 2 | 83 |
| $400K+ | 12 | 2 | 110 |
Supply Gauge
Inventory Stabilizing
140 active listings. 5.0 months of supply. The market is balanced, but inventory has been climbing while pending sales declined week over week. The stabilization is real — the direction still favors buyers.
Selective but Active
The $200K–$300K range has 10 pending against 57 active. Entry-level under $150K has 2 pending against 19 active and a 130-day average. Buyers are present. They are not in a hurry, and condition is eliminating options faster than price.
Negotiation Still Present
List-to-sale ratio is 93.53%. Homes are closing near ask — but that number reflects the listings that closed. Properties sitting at 77-plus days are the ones that did not price correctly on day one. The gap between priced-right and overpriced is widening.
The data published in the Broker's Post is sourced from HAR MLS aggregate reporting and publicly available market records. Bay City Property Group utilizes this information to actively manage its portfolio of investment properties within Bay City and Matagorda County, currently valued in excess of $3,000,000. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or investment advice. Bay City Property Group makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information presented. Readers are encouraged to independently verify all data and consult a licensed professional before making any real estate decision. Bay City Property Group assumes no liability for decisions made in reliance on this information.
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Tip of the Week for Sellers: The Condition Gap.
Buyers in Bay City have 140 listings to choose from. They are not in a hurry.
In a market with 5.0 months of inventory, buyers are making comparisons before they make offers. A home that shows well — clean, functional, nothing obvious on the to-do list — moves faster and closes closer to ask. A home that signals work closes slower and negotiates lower. The buyer who walks in with a mental list of repairs walks out with a lower number in mind.
The $200K–$300K range has 57 active listings and 10 pending. That ratio means buyers are choosing. The ones choosing yours are doing it because the value is clear on arrival. Condition is what makes value visible.
Present it well. In this market, that is half the work.
PROPERTY GROUP
Bay City Property Group remains committed to providing clear market insight and professional guidance to buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Matagorda County. Our goal with each Broker’s Post is to offer a concise snapshot of local housing trends so our community can make confident real estate decisions.
140 active listings. 77 days on market. More inventory, more options, more time — and buyers know it.
Homes are still closing near asking price at a 93.53% list-to-sale ratio. But with 9 new listings coming to market against 1 pending, that gap is what's driving inventory higher and shifting leverage toward the buyer. The $200K–$300K range is carrying the most activity — 57 active, 10 pending — while the under-$150K band sits at 130 average days on market with almost no movement.
Pricing from day one is the difference between a clean sale and a reduction. At 5.0 months of inventory, the market is balanced — but it is trending. Sellers who price accurately now close faster and closer to ask. Those who wait for the market to meet them are already watching it move the other direction.