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Broker's Post
Price Band Breakdown
| Price range | Active | Pending | Avg. DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150K | 19 | 2 | 124 |
| $150K – $200K | 23 | 5 | 72 |
| $200K – $300K | 52 | 12 | 70 |
| $300K – $400K | 29 | 1 | 81 |
| $400K+ | 14 | 0 | 90 |
Supply Gauge
Inventory Climbing
137 active listings. 5.1 months of supply. The market is balanced, but the trend line favors buyers. With 11 new listings entering this week against only 4 closings, inventory is building faster than it's absorbing. The direction still favors buyers.
Selective but Active
The $200K–$300K range has 12 pending against 52 active — that's where buyers are moving. Entry-level under $150K has only 2 pending against 19 active and a 124-day average. Buyers are present. They are not in a hurry, and condition and pricing are eliminating options faster than price alone.
Negotiation Still Present
List-to-sale ratio is 93.55%. Homes are closing near ask — but that number reflects the listings that closed. Properties sitting at 74-plus days are the ones that did not price correctly on day one. The $400K+ segment has zero pending sales. 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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The first 7–10 days on market is when your home gets the most attention — and the strongest buyers.
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Showings slow down. Leverage shifts.
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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.
137 active listings. 74 days on market. The window is open — but it's not wide.
The Bay City market is holding its balance, but the data tells a more specific story. Homes are still closing at 93.55% of asking price, which means well-priced listings are moving. The problem is the pipeline: 11 new listings entered the market this week against just 4 closings. When supply consistently outpaces absorption, inventory builds — and at 5.1 months, we're sitting right at the edge of a buyer's market.
The $200K–$300K range remains the engine of this market — 52 active listings, 12 pending, 70 average days on market. That's where demand is real and buyers are acting. Above $300K, activity slows considerably. The $400K+ segment has zero pending sales and is averaging 90 days on market. That's not a pricing problem — that's a market signal.
For sellers, the math is simple: accurate pricing today means fewer days on market, less negotiation, and a closer-to-ask result. Every week a home sits, the leverage shifts. Buyers in this market have time, options, and data on their side. The sellers who recognize that early are the ones closing clean.