Buying a home in Texas this year has been a mix of excitement, stress, and strategy. According to the Texas Homebuying Experience Report from Texas REALTORS®, most Texas homebuyers felt they had enough time — and enough homes — to make their move in 2025.
Home Choices and Search Time
About 25% of buyers said there were plenty of homes to choose from, while 42% said the number of available listings felt “reasonable.” When it came to timing, around a third of buyers said they had enough time to search, and another 39% said their timeline was okay — not rushed, but not endless either.
Most buyers toured 4–10 homes before finding “the one.” Only a few went beyond 20 tours, and surprisingly, 3% didn’t even see a single home in person before buying — hello, virtual tours!
Competition and Offers
Even though national headlines talk about slower housing markets, Texas remains competitive. Nearly 40% of buyers ran into bidding wars, and 60% had at least one offer rejected before getting accepted.
One Texas Realtor summed it up perfectly:
“Buyers are surprised that the national news of lower prices and more inventory isn’t what we’re seeing locally.”
Budgets on the Move
Half of the buyers increased their budget during their home search, while 31% lowered their expectations. When it came time to close, 42% paid about their target price, 26% paid more, and 31% managed to pay less — often by negotiating smartly.
Buyers Still Unsure
Despite steady activity, many Texans have hit pause. High prices and life changes caused 42% to stop their search. Some are waiting for interest rates or prices to drop before making a move.
“Most of my buyers don’t know what to do,” one Realtor admitted. “They see rates higher but prices lower — it’s confusing.”
What Realtors See
Most Texas agents worked with a small pool of clients — between one and three buyers in early 2025. Of those, 71% had at least one first-time buyer. Half were repeat clients, while others came through referrals, marketing, or word of mouth.
Interestingly, not everyone was fully informed. About 38% of buyers didn’t know much about the market, and 27% didn’t really understand the buying process. That shows how important Realtor guidance still is in today’s complex Texas real estate market.
✅ Bottom Line:
Texas homebuyers are feeling cautiously optimistic — they’re seeing more listings, slightly better prices, but still facing competition. Patience, flexibility, and the right agent make all the difference in 2025’s ever-changing market.