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Broker's Post
Price Band Breakdown
| Price range | Active | Pending | Avg. DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150K | 19 | 2 | 149 |
| $150K – $200K | 18 | 5 | 90 |
| $200K – $300K | 53 | 24 | 72 |
| $300K – $400K | 25 | 0 | 93 |
| $400K+ | 15 | 0 | 79 |
Supply Gauge
Supply Still Building
130 active listings. 4.8 months of supply, down slightly from 5.0 last week. The dip is not a trend — 11 new listings entered against only 4 closings this week. Inventory is accumulating faster than it is being absorbed, and the direction continues to favor buyers.
Concentrated and Selective
The $200K–$300K range holds 24 of 31 total pending sales — 77% of all buyer activity in one band. Under $150K has just 2 pending against 19 active and a 149-day average. Above $300K, 40 active listings have produced zero pending sales. Buyers know where the value is — and they are not stretching beyond it.
Negotiation is the Norm
List-to-sale ratio sits at 93.48% — buyers are closing at an average 6.52% below asking, roughly $14,300 on a median-priced home. At 82 average days on market, homes are not moving on patience. The $300K–$400K and $400K+ segments both carry zero pending sales, confirming that overpricing above market tolerance has a measurable cost.
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.
Featured Property:
Established neighborhood. Spacious lot. Functional layout. 1310 Sailfish Drive offers solid bones in a location that makes daily life easy — close to schools, shopping, dining, and the coast. A well-rounded opportunity in a market where correctly priced homes are still moving.
The First 7 Days Decide Everything
In today’s market, a listing’s performance is heavily shaped in the first week it goes live. That initial launch window is when buyer attention is highest, showing activity is strongest, and competition among similar homes is most relevant.
If a home is priced correctly and presented well, that momentum creates urgency. If it’s overpriced or underprepared, it quickly gets passed over — and once that early interest fades, it becomes significantly harder to recover without adjustments.
The data continues to show that well-positioned homes sell faster and closer to list price, while stagnant listings tend to require price reductions and longer holding periods.
The goal isn’t just to list a property — it’s to capture attention immediately.
Launch strong. The first impression is the market.
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.
Rates are ticking up and inventory is easing — but Bay City remains a buyer's market.
Homes are closing at 93.48% of asking price, buyers are negotiating an average of $14,300 below list, and days on market sit at 82. Until absorption catches up with supply, the leverage stays with buyers.
For sellers, the window to act is now — before rising rates further compress buyer purchasing power. Accurate pricing isn't optional in this environment. Correctly priced homes are moving. Everything else is sitting.