Inventory is spiking and days on market are rising—is the New Braunfels real estate market facing a correction, and what does it mean for your home’s value?

Inventory is spiking and days on market are rising—is the New Braunfels real estate market facing a correction, and what does it mean for your home’s value?

While the market isn’t “crashing,” the data from November 2025 confirms a major shift. The New Braunfels real estate market has officially transitioned into a Buyer’s Market, with inventory surging over 20% and homes taking significantly longer to sell .

For sellers, this means the “post-and-pray” strategies of the last few years are over. Here is the raw data on what is happening right now. For expert updates on Texas Hill Country and New Braunfels real estate market, contact Cody Posey – your dedicated specialist.

The Inventory Surge: Buyers Have Options

If you have driven around town lately and felt like “For Sale” signs are popping up on every corner, the stats back you up.

According to the latest reports, active listings in the greater Community Impact area have jumped to 1,464 homes—a massive 22.4% increase year-over-year . Even within the specific New Braunfels city limits, active listings are up 20.0%, sitting at 781 homes .

This surge has pushed our inventory levels to between 5.6 and 6.1 months. In the New Braunfels real estate market, anything over 6 months is technically a “Buyer’s Market.” The days of bidding wars are paused; today, your home is competing against dozens of others for attention.

A Tale of Two Markets: Why Price Data Is Confusing

If you look at the headlines, you might be confused about where home values are actually heading. That is because we are currently seeing a split market.

• The “Growth” Market: In the broader Community Impact area, the Median Price is up 6.4% to $365,000 .
• The “Adjustment” Market: In the local City Market area, the Median Price is actually down 2.0% to $325,000 .

Why the difference? It often comes down to the age of the home.

The higher-priced “growth” area has a Median Year Built of 2022, reflecting newer construction and master-planned communities. The local city market has a Median Year Built of 2015. If you own an older home in an established neighborhood, you cannot price your property based on the brand-new builds down the road. They are different products attracting different buyers.

The Hidden Cost of Overpricing in 2025

With inventory high, buyers can afford to be picky. The data shows that sellers who miss the mark on their initial price are paying for it in both time and money.

• Time on Market: The average time to sell (Total Days to Close) is now roughly 137 days in the wider market. That is over four months of holding costs—mortgage, taxes, and insurance—while you wait for a contract.
• The Discount Reality: Sellers are currently netting only about 92.0% of their original list price.

If you list high thinking you will “test the New Braunfels real estate market,” you risk sitting for months only to accept a lower offer later. In this environment, accuracy wins.

Final Takeaway

The market isn’t “bad”—homes are still selling, with over 200 closings in November alone. However, it has become a professional’s market. With over 1,400 options available to buyers, your home needs to stand out instantly with precise pricing and top-tier marketing.

Stalled on the Market? Let’s Relaunch.

If your home has been sitting without offers, or if you are worried about listing in this new environment, you don’t need to guess. You need a data-driven strategy tailored to the current New Braunfels real estate market.

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