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1. Inventory

After July's record 46 new listings, the market returned to normal seasonal patterns in August. With 21 new listings, supply came in right between August 2024's 22 and August 2025's 19. The listing surge that surprised in July was a one-month event. The seasonal compression that typically characterizes late summer arrived one month delayed but arrived nonetheless.

Months of inventory continued its 2026 tightening arc, landing at 4.1, the lowest August reading since 2022, and the third consecutive month below 4.5. For context: August 2024 was 4.7 and August 2025 was 5.1. The market is running a full month tighter than last August and more than half a month tighter than the year before.

The pattern across June, July, and August now tells a clear story. Inventory has held in the 3.6 to 4.3 range for three consecutive months despite a record-high listing month in July. Buyer demand in Steiner Ranch has been consistently strong enough to keep inventory below 4.5 through what is typically the softest stretch of the year. That is a meaningfully different market than the one that opened 2026 at 6.7 months.

Three Months of Sustained Tightening

Month	2024	2025	2026
June	4.3	6.7	3.6
July	4.6	5.2	4.3
August	4.7	5.1	4.1

In each of the three summer months, 2026 inventory ran below both prior years. That consistency across a period that included a record-high listing month in July is a strong signal of underlying demand.

2. Pricing Ratios

The current-list ratio returned to 97% in August after July's notable 97.5% reading. The broader picture remains: outside of 2021 and July's single-month reading, this ratio stays at 97%. Sellers who are at their current listed price when a buyer arrives capture 97 cents on the dollar, consistently.

The original-list ratio at 94% is the more encouraging number this month. August 2024 came in at 90% and August 2025 at 95%, making 2026's 94% a significant improvement over two years ago. Three months of original-list ratios now read: June 94%, July 92.6%, August 94%. The ratio is holding in the 93 to 94% zone rather than the 90 to 92% range that characterized much of 2024.

The Original-List Ratio: A Quiet Improvement

The original-list ratio is the most honest measure of whether overpricing is being punished less severely. At 94%, August 2026 is 4 points better than August 2024's 90%. In dollar terms on an $850,000 home, that is the difference between netting $765,000 (90%) and $799,000 (94%), a $34,000 improvement. The market is not yet rewarding sellers who overprice, but it is penalizing them less than it did two years ago.

3. Seller Concessions and Repairs

An important note on data integrity before interpreting these numbers: not all agents are diligent about reporting concessions and repair amounts accurately in the MLS after closing. These figures represent averages only among the transactions where the listing agent did report them. They are meaningful directional data, but they are not averages across every sold property in Steiner Ranch this month.

With that context, the numbers tell a clear story. Sellers in August were averaging $9,275 in concessions and $8,380 in repairs on the transactions where these were disclosed. Combined, they represent roughly $17,000 in seller-side costs beyond the agreed sale price on a meaningful share of closings.

It is also worth understanding what these categories represent. Concessions and repairs are sometimes used interchangeably in negotiations. A seller may opt to give a cash concession rather than complete repairs, allowing the buyer to manage the work themselves after closing. Concessions may also be structured as closing cost assistance or as a rate buy-down. These are distinct uses but show up in the same category in MLS reporting.

What This Is Telling Us About Today's Buyer

These numbers are consistent with a broader shift in buyer expectations that has been building over the past year. Buyers are more focused than ever on the age and condition of major systems: roofs, HVAC units, water heaters, and structural components. They are not just asking about them in passing. They are using inspection results to negotiate, and they expect properties to be in excellent condition before they will commit at full price without concessions.

The practical implication for sellers is straightforward. A home that goes to market with known deferred maintenance on major systems will almost certainly produce inspection-based negotiation, repair requests, or concession demands. Addressing those items proactively before listing, pricing to reflect them accurately, or being prepared to absorb them at closing is not optional in the current environment. It is the cost of doing business in this market.

4. Cash Transactions

Cash transactions jumped to 29% in August after July's 16.6%, which on the surface looks like a reversal of the declining trend. Viewed in prior-year context, it reads differently. August 2025 was 42% and August 2024 was 19%, making 2026's 29% exactly between both prior Augusts. The swing is entirely consistent with how volatile this metric has been throughout the dataset.

The more informative view is the rolling picture. From April through August 2026, the five-month average cash share is approximately 21%. That is a meaningful step down from the 25 to 42% range that characterized high months in 2024 and 2025. The trend line across five months points to a buyer pool where cash is a significant but no longer dominant factor.

5. Rental Market

The rental market delivered a standout month. At $1.53 per square foot, August 2026 is the highest August $/SF in the dataset, well above both August 2024's $1.35 and August 2025's $1.22. After a stretch of readings that raised questions about whether rental rates were softening, August answers those questions clearly: the Steiner Ranch rental market has pricing power.

Fourteen properties leased, matching August 2025 exactly and well above August 2024's 10. Volume has been consistently strong all summer, ranging from 13 to 16 leases per month from May through August. That kind of sustained leasing activity through the traditionally slower late-summer period is a strong endorsement of the neighborhood's appeal to renters.

Days on market came in at 19 days, sitting between August 2024's unusually fast 10 days and August 2025's slow 35 days. Properties priced at current market rates are finding tenants in under three weeks. The tenant pool is active and consistent; pricing is the variable that determines how quickly a property leases.

Rental $/SF: The Range Is Now Established

Three months of below-prior-year $/SF (May, June) suggested softening. July's $1.40 above both prior Julys complicated that picture. August's $1.53 above both prior Augusts by a significant margin resolves it. The rental rate story in Steiner Ranch is not a declining one. It is an oscillating one, with a range that now appears to sit between $1.34 and $1.53, well above where this market traded in 2023 and 2024. Landlords who price within that range are leasing in 19 to 21 days.

6. Recap

August 2026 is a month of confirmation. Inventory held at 4.1 months, the third consecutive month in the 3.6 to 4.3 range. New listings normalized to 21 after July's record 46, and the market absorbed that normalization without any meaningful change in the inventory trajectory. Three consecutive summer months below 4.5 months of inventory, each running below both prior-year comparables, is a confirmed trend.

The pricing ratios told a steady story. The current-list ratio returned to 97% after last month's 97.5% reading. The original-list ratio at 94% is a genuine improvement over August 2024's 90%, holding the same level as June. Sellers are getting closer to their original asking prices than they were a year or two ago.

The concessions and repair data added meaningful texture this month. Sellers averaged $9,275 in concessions and $8,380 in repairs on the transactions where these were disclosed, underscoring a clear shift in buyer expectations. Today's buyers are scrutinizing major systems more than ever and expect properties to be in excellent condition. Sellers who address this proactively before listing will spend less time on market and lose less at the negotiating table.

Cash at 29% looks elevated against July's 16.6%, but against August 2025's 42% it is actually the lowest non-June August in recent memory. The five-month average near 21% remains the most reliable read. The structural shift toward financed buyers is intact.

The rental market had its strongest $/SF month since February's $1.72 peak. At $1.53, August confirms that Steiner Ranch rental rates have not structurally softened. They have established a range. Fourteen leases in 19 days at $1.53/SF is a market delivering strong results for landlords who are pricing to current data.

7. What to Watch

• Will inventory drop below 4.0 again in September? At 4.1, the market is one good month away from re-entering seller's market territory. September historically sees a modest uptick in listing activity as the fall market opens (September 2025: 19, September 2024: 20). If that pattern holds and buyer demand stays strong, inventory could push below 4.0 for the second time this year.
• Can the original-list ratio break above 94% consistently? Three months at 92.6%, 94%, 94% is a stable band. A move toward 95% or higher would signal that tighter inventory is genuinely translating into less seller concession at the negotiating table.
• Will concessions and repair amounts begin to decline as inventory tightens? These figures are a lagging indicator of buyer leverage. If inventory continues holding below 4.5 months and seller leverage returns, the average concession and repair amounts should begin compressing. Watching these numbers month over month will tell us whether the shift in buyer power is real or still one-sided.
• Cash in September: confirming the new baseline. Five months averaging 21% makes a reasonable case that the buyer pool has structurally repositioned. September will either reinforce that baseline or introduce another volatile outlier. The multi-month average is the number to anchor expectations around.
• Will rental $/SF hold above $1.40 into fall? September 2025 was $1.38 and September 2024 was $1.15. If September 2026 comes in above $1.40, it marks four of the last five months at or above that level, confirming the $1.34 to $1.53 range as the new normal for Steiner Ranch rental pricing.
• The fall selling season setup. September marks the start of the fall window, which historically brings a modest rebound in listing activity before the late-year slowdown. How sellers respond to a tighter market, with more aggressive or more accurate pricing, will determine whether the improved original-list ratio continues its upward drift or stalls. The market has given sellers more leverage than they have had in two years.

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July delivered a surprise on the supply side. At 46 new listings, the seasonal drop that typically follows June simply did not happen , July 2024 had 29 listings and July 2025 had 33, making this July’s volume 39% above last year and the highest July in the dataset. Sellers who had been waiting responded to June’s tightening inventory by bringing homes to market.

Despite that surge in new supply, months of inventory came in at 4.3 , still lower than both July 2024 (4.6) and July 2025 (5.2). The market absorbed the elevated listing volume without returning to the buyer-favorable territory of early 2026. Demand is strong enough to digest above-normal supply and still hold inventory below the historical July baseline.

The bounce from June’s 3.6 to July’s 4.3 was entirely expected given the listing surge. The more notable story is that it did not bounce further. With 46 homes coming to market and inventory still at 4.3, buyers were clearly active. The market remains in balanced-to-seller-favorable territory for the second consecutive month.

Pricing Ratios

This is the metric worth pausing on. The current-list ratio came in at 97.5% , the first time in the dataset this figure has meaningfully broken above the 97% ceiling that has defined this market for years. Every prior July on record was exactly 97%. The same held true for almost every other month outside the 2021 frenzy. A half-point move may sound small, but in a ratio that has not budged in years it is a genuine signal that buyers are beginning to close the negotiating gap with sellers on current pricing.

The original-list ratio at 92.6% sits between July 2024’s 94% and July 2025’s 90%, landing closer to the middle of recent July performance. The 4.9-point spread between the two ratios is wider than recent months , meaning a meaningful share of homes still required price reductions before going under contract. On a $900,000 home, closing at 92.6% of original list is $67,400 below asking. The homes that absorbed that discount are the ones that launched above where the market was willing to meet them.

Cash Transactions

July’s 16.6% cash share continues a declining trend that has now run four consecutive months: April 23%, May 26%, June 12%, July 16.6%. Looking at prior Julys , 40% in 2024 and 25% in 2025 , the year-over-year decline is striking. Three consecutive Julys at 40%, 25%, and 16.6% is not random noise. That is a directional shift in the composition of the buyer pool.

The most likely explanation: as inventory tightened through spring and summer, the urgency that cash buyers use as a competitive weapon became less necessary. In a balanced-to-tight market, financed buyers who bring clean offers and strong pre-approval can compete effectively. Cash’s premium shrinks when there are fewer competing offers to beat out. The data across April through July , averaging roughly 19% , suggests the Steiner Ranch buyer pool has structurally shifted from the 25-40% cash concentration seen in prior years toward a more financed-buyer-dominant market. That is a meaningful change for sellers evaluating offer strategy.

Rental Market

The rental market delivered a notable reversal in July. After three consecutive months of below-prior-year $/SF readings, July came in at $1.40 per square foot , above both July 2024’s $1.32 and July 2025’s $1.30, and the highest July $/SF in the dataset. This meaningfully reframes the narrative from the prior three months.

Rather than a confirmed softening of rental rates, the picture now looks more like a market oscillating within a range. The last four months ($1.60 in April, $1.34 in May, $1.35 in June, $1.40 in July) suggest the sustainable midpoint for Steiner Ranch rents is somewhere in the $1.35-$1.45 range , still meaningfully above where the market was in prior years on a July basis.

At 21 days on market, July 2026 nearly matches July 2025’s 22 days. Thirteen leases closed, matching July 2025 exactly. The rental market is consistent , healthy volume, fast absorption, and pricing that has found a level where tenants commit without extended deliberation.

Recap

July 2026 validates the tightening trend while adding nuance. The anticipated seasonal drop in new listings did not arrive , 46 listings was a July record , yet inventory still held at 4.3 months, below both prior Julys. Buyers absorbed a record supply of new listings and kept the market in balanced-to-seller-favorable territory for the second consecutive month.

The pricing story took a meaningful step forward. The 97.5% current-list ratio is the first genuine break above the 97% ceiling that has defined this market for years. It is one month, but it is happening in the context of tightening inventory and strong buyer demand , the exact conditions that produce this kind of improvement. The original-list ratio at 92.6% remains wide of the current-list figure, meaning overpriced homes are still being corrected before they close. The gap between those two ratios is where the overpricing tax lives.

Cash transactions continued their decline to 16.6%, extending a trend across four months. Three consecutive Julys at 40%, 25%, and 16.6% look less like volatility and more like a structural shift toward a financed-buyer-dominant market in Steiner Ranch.

The rental market resolved the question raised by three months of below-prior-year $/SF readings. July’s $1.40 , the highest July on record , suggests the market is oscillating within a $1.34-$1.40 range rather than trending lower. Thirteen leases in 21 days is a healthy, well-functioning rental market at equilibrium pricing.

What to Watch

• Will the current-list ratio hold above 97%? One month at 97.5% is interesting. Two months would be significant. If August confirms the break above the longstanding 97% ceiling, it is the clearest evidence yet that buyer leverage has meaningfully declined. That is the ratio to watch first in next month’s data.
• Can inventory stay below 5.0? July’s 4.3 held despite 46 new listings , a strong result. August historically sees listing volume drop sharply (August 2025: 19, August 2024: 22). If that seasonal pullback arrives and buyer demand holds, inventory could tighten further toward the 3-4 month range heading into fall.
• Will the original-list ratio begin recovering? At 92.6%, it remains the lagging indicator. If tighter inventory is genuinely producing seller leverage, the original-list ratio should begin moving toward 94-95% over the next 1-2 months. That improvement would confirm that accurate pricing from day one is being rewarded more completely.

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New listings came in at 41 in June – slightly above both prior Junes but well within the normal seasonal range. The supply side of the equation is not the story this month. The story is what happened on the demand side.

At 3.6 months of inventory, Steiner Ranch has crossed into seller’s market territory for the first time since the post-pandemic market normalization. The conventional framework defines below 4 months as a seller’s market, 4-6 as balanced, and above 6 as buyer-favorable. June’s reading is the lowest since 2022, and the drop from May’s 5.9 to June’s 3.6 is one of the largest single-month inventory declines in the dataset.

For context on how dramatic the 2026 arc has been: the year opened at 6.7 months in January – the highest January in the dataset – and has compressed to 3.6 in just six months. Sellers who have been waiting for the market to shift in their favor have data to point to for the first time in over two years.

Pricing Ratios: Three Years of Consistency

The current-list ratio is, once again, exactly 97% – identical to both prior Junes and consistent with a pattern that now spans years of data. This number essentially does not move. Sellers who are priced correctly when a buyer arrives capture 97 cents on the dollar of their current asking price.

The original-list ratio at 94% lands between June 2024’s 95% and June 2025’s 93% – squarely in the middle of recent June performance. The 3-point spread between the two ratios tells the familiar story: a meaningful share of homes required a price reduction before finding a buyer. On an $850,000 home, closing at 94% of original list versus 97% is a $25,500 difference.

The more interesting question is what tightening inventory will do to these ratios going forward. We are one month into sub-4.0 inventory territory. Historically, sustained seller’s market conditions take 2-3 months to show up in the original-list ratio as sellers gain leverage and buyers have fewer alternatives. If inventory holds below 4.0 through July and August, watch for the original-list ratio to begin improving toward 95-96% by fall.

Cash Transactions

After two months of elevated cash activity – 23% in April and 26% in May – June’s 12% cash share is the lowest June in the dataset and a sharp single-month reversal. Prior Junes were 23% (2024) and 32% (2025), making this June an outlier in the other direction.

This metric is the most volatile in the dataset. Zero-percent months exist. Forty-percent months exist. A swing from 26% to 12% in a single month is well within the range of normal statistical variation given the transaction volumes involved. Looking at the three-month rolling picture – April 23%, May 26%, June 12% – the average sits near 20%, which is a more reliable signal than any single reading. One low month is not a trend.

Rental Market

Rental demand in Steiner Ranch remains strong. With 16 properties leased, June 2026 matches June 2025 exactly and significantly outpaces June 2024’s 10. Two consecutive months of 13-16 leases confirm the tenant pool is active and consistently choosing this neighborhood.

The $/SF figure of $1.35 is now the third consecutive month below prior-year levels. June 2024 and June 2025 both came in at exactly $1.40, and June 2026 came in $0.05 below both. When the same month in two prior years produces an identical figure and the current year comes in lower, that is a meaningful signal. The elevated readings of late 2025 and early 2026, including February 2026’s $1.72, the highest month in the dataset,  appear to have been a ceiling rather than a new floor. Landlords pricing to that peak period are working against three months of consistent data.

At 34 days on market, June sits between June 2024’s slow 43 days and June 2025’s fast 20 , a middling result that reflects a market in equilibrium. Reading DOM and volume together tells the fuller story: 16 leases closed at a moderate pace, meaning properties priced at or near market found tenants without extended waits, while those priced above the $1.34-$1.40 band likely sat longer and pulled the average up. The tenant pool is not the variable. Pricing is.

Recap

June 2026 is a month defined by one number: 3.6 months of inventory. After a year-plus of buyer-favorable conditions and a year that opened at 6.7, the market has crossed into seller’s territory. That shift did not happen because sellers pulled back on listings,  41 new listings is a normal June. It happened because buyers absorbed supply at a pace this market has not seen since 2022.

The pricing ratios have not yet reflected that shift. The current-list ratio remains locked at 97%, as it almost always does. The original-list ratio at 94% is middle-of-the-road for recent Junes. Tighter inventory typically takes 2-3 months to show up in seller leverage at the negotiating table, so if the inventory compression holds, the fall selling season could look materially different than the past two years.

Cash transactions dropped sharply to 12% after two elevated months, but the three-month average near 20% is the more useful figure. The dataset shows this metric can swing dramatically on small sample sizes. One low month is not a trend.

The rental market continues to show robust demand – 16 leases for the second consecutive month, but rental rates have settled into a new range near $1.34-$1.40/SF, below the 2025 peak levels. Landlords who recalibrate to current market pricing are leasing in 16-34 days. Those who do not are relearning the same lesson April taught at 49 days.

What to Watch

• Will inventory hold below 4.0 in July? This is the single most important data point for next month’s report. If July closes below 4.0, Steiner Ranch will have established a sustained seller’s market for the first time since 2022. July listing volume historically drops (July 2025: 33, July 2024: 29), which could push inventory lower,  but only if sales pace holds through the summer.
• Watch the original-list ratio for a response to tighter inventory. At 94%, it has not moved yet. Two to three months of sustained sub-4.0 inventory should begin producing upward pressure. A move toward 95-96% by August or September would confirm that seller leverage is genuinely returning to this market.
• Cash transactions: July will tell us more. April 23%, May 26%, June 12%,  three months with no clear direction. July’s reading will start to reveal whether the elevated spring activity or the low June is the better predictor of where the buyer pool is headed.
• Rental $/SF: is $1.34-$1.35 the established floor? July 2025 was $1.30 and July 2024 was $1.32. If July 2026 comes in near that range, three months of data plus a consistent prior-year pattern will confirm the repricing from 2025 peak levels. That is the number to set landlord expectations around.
• The summer compression window. Listing volume historically drops sharply from June through August (June 2025: 37 to August 2025: 19). If buyer demand does not soften proportionally, this summer could produce some of the tightest inventory readings since the post-pandemic normalization, and set up a meaningfully different fall selling season than 2024 or 2025 delivered.

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At 5.9 months, May’s inventory reading sits just below the 6.0 that marked May 2024 – and well above May 2025’s unusually tight 4.7. This May looks a lot like two years ago, not like last year’s compressed market.

The longer arc matters. Inventory started 2026 at 6.7 months – the highest January since I started tracking in 2017 – and has been working lower. April’s dip to 4.6 was a genuine outlier; May’s 5.9 is a partial reversion. Historically, June has tended to hold steady or tick slightly lower as the summer buying season peaks, and new listing volume typically drops from May into June (June 2025 was 37, June 2024 was 39).

With 44 new listings, May supply came in below both May 2025 (49) and May 2024 (52). That is a meaningful counterpoint to any narrative about the market being flooded with inventory. Spring 2026 saw elevated listing volume in March (40) and April (52), but May pulled back – and below recent May norms.

Historically, June listings drop further from May levels (June 2025: 37, June 2024: 39, June 2023: 28). If that seasonal pattern holds, new supply pressure should ease heading into summer, which could help inventory stabilize or decline from the current 5.9 reading.

Pricing Ratios: Three Years of Consistency

Three consecutive Mays. Three identical current-list ratios. The sale-price-to-current-list ratio has been 97% every single May since 2024 – and looking at the broader dataset, this ratio almost never moves outside the 96-99% band regardless of market conditions. The sole exception was 2021, when buyers paid above asking during the pandemic frenzy.

The original-list ratio tells the richer story. At 95%, May 2026 matches May 2024 and sits one point below May 2025. The 2-point spread between the two ratios means a meaningful share of homes required a price reduction before finding a buyer. On a $900,000 home, the difference between 95% and 97% of original list is $18,000 left on the table versus a correctly priced home.

Cash Transactions – 29%, Highest May on Record

May 2026’s 29% cash share is the highest May figure in the dataset, surpassing May 2022’s 23%, May 2025’s 18%, and May 2024’s 14%. Combined with April’s 23%, this marks two consecutive months of elevated cash activity – a notable shift from the 2024 baseline.

An important caveat: cash percentage is highly volatile month to month. January 2026 was 0%. October 2025 was 0%. July 2024 hit 40%. This metric can swing dramatically based on a handful of transactions. Two elevated months is worth noting, but three months would be needed to call it a structural shift.

The practical implications are real regardless. For sellers, nearly 1 in 3 buyers arriving without a financing contingency means faster closings and fewer complications. For financed buyers, the elevated cash environment means leaning into what makes a financed offer competitive: speed, clean terms, strong earnest money, and minimal contingencies.

Rental $/SF: A Real Decline That Deserves Honest Assessment

At $1.34 per square foot, May 2026 is the lowest May reading since at least 2021 – below May 2024’s $1.47 and well below May 2025’s $1.59. That is a 16% year-over-year decline. Looking at the full history, $1.34 is more consistent with mid-2023 levels ($1.38 in May 2023) than with where the market was trending in 2024-2025. The strong readings of $1.59-$1.72 seen in late 2025 and early 2026 (February 2026 hit $1.72, the highest month in the entire dataset) now look like they may have been a ceiling rather than a new floor.

Sample size (13 leases) is always a factor with small monthly datasets – a single large home commands lower $/SF and can move the average. One month does not confirm a trend, but the direction warrants close watching in June.

Days on Market: Fastest May in the Dataset

The 16-day average DOM for May 2026 is the lowest May figure since I started tracking almost 10 years ago – below May 2025’s already-fast 18 days and well below May 2024’s 32. Properties that hit the rental market in May were absorbed almost immediately. This is not a soft rental market by any measure of demand velocity.

The apparent contradiction – fast absorption but lower $/SF – likely reflects the market finding its equilibrium. April’s 49-day DOM was the cost of landlords holding above market; May’s 16-day average suggests that correction happened. The question for June: do landlords test higher rents again (likely pushing DOM back up), or hold near current levels and maintain fast absorption?

One of the more instructive comparisons in the rental data is April versus May. Both months closed 12-13 leases – essentially identical volume. But April’s average days on market was 49; May’s was 16. Same neighborhood, same tenant pool, three times the wait. That gap has almost nothing to do with demand and everything to do with pricing. When landlords price above what the market will bear, tenants don’t disappear – they simply wait, look at other options, and eventually the landlord adjusts. Volume holds because enough leases eventually close; DOM stretches because it takes longer to find the price where a tenant says yes. May’s 16-day average is the market telling landlords their asking rents were calibrated correctly. April’s 49-day average was the market telling them they weren’t.

What to Watch:

Several dynamics deserve attention heading into June and the summer market:

• Will inventory hold below 6.0? At 5.9, Steiner Ranch is at a tipping point. Fewer new listings in June (historically likely) could push inventory lower. A slower sales pace pushes it back above 6. This is the most important number to watch for July’s report.
• Can the original-list ratio improve beyond 95%? The current-list ratio is essentially locked at 97%. The original-list ratio is where pricing behavior shows up. Getting to 96-97% consistently would signal sellers are genuinely repricing their expectations.
• Is 29% cash a new normal or a spike? The historical data shows this metric is volatile – 0% months are not unusual. Two months above 23% is notable; three months would start to look structural. June’s cash figure will be telling.
• Rental $/SF in June is the pivotal data point. Both June 2024 and June 2025 came in at exactly $1.40/SF. If June 2026 recovers toward that range, May’s $1.34 was an anomaly. If it stays depressed, the rent growth story of 2024-2025 may have reversed.
• Summer slowdown watch. Listings historically drop sharply from May into August (May 2025: 49 to August 2025: 19). If buyer activity holds through that supply compression, inventory could tighten meaningfully by late summer – potentially setting up a more seller-favorable fall than 2025 delivered.

If you’re considering buying or selling a property in Steiner Ranch, it’s crucial to work with an experienced professional who understand the nuances of the local market. For any questions about Steiner Ranch or real estate in general, feel free to reach out at (512) 657-7510 or email me at Elicia@SteinerRanchinfo.com

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April 2026 delivered a fascinating mix of signals for the Steiner Ranch market. On one hand, new listings surged to a record-high 52 homes – a dramatic jump compared to 33 new listings in April 2025, 40 in March 2026, and 34 in February 2026. On the other hand, and perhaps counterintuitively, this flood of new inventory did not push the market in a softer direction.

Despite the surge in new supply, months of inventory dropped to 4.6 – the first time we’ve seen that metric in the 4’s since May of 2025, and a notable departure from the many months we spent above 6. That tells us buyer demand absorbed the new listings at a healthy pace, keeping the market from tipping further toward buyers.

Pricing discipline held steady. The sale-price-to-current-list-price ratio remained at 96%, and the sale-price-to-original-list-price ratio held at 94% – identical to last month. Sellers who priced right closed close to their asking price, while the gap to original list reflects that some homes required a reduction before finding a buyer.

Month after month, Steiner Ranch’s sale-price-to-list-price ratios hold at 96% of current list price and 94% of original list price. At first glance, 96 cents on the dollar sounds close. But what these numbers reveal – especially when read together – is a persistent pattern worth understanding.

The current list price ratio measures where a home was priced at the moment it went under contract – after any reductions. The original list price ratio measures where the seller started. When those two numbers diverge, it means homes are going through a price correction before finding a buyer. A 2% gap may seem small, but it represents real dollars and real time on market.

Here is what this looks like in practice. Imagine a home listed at $800,000. If it sells at 94% of that original price, the final sale is $752,000 – a difference of $48,000 from where the seller hoped to land. The home likely sat, accumulated days on market, and eventually required a reduction to attract a buyer. Had it been priced at $775,000 from day one and sold at 96% of that figure, the seller nets $744,000 – only $8,000 less, with far less time, stress, and carrying cost.

The market does not negotiate with overpricing — it simply waits. In a balanced market like the one we are moving into, with months of inventory at 4.6, buyers have enough options to pass on homes that feel like a stretch. The homes that are priced to reflect current comparable sales are the ones generating showings, offers, and clean closings.

This is not a commentary on seller optimism — it is entirely natural to hope for the highest possible price. It is simply what the data continues to show, month after month: pricing accuracy is the single most controllable variable in a successful sale.

Cash Transactions: 23% of April Sales

Nearly one in four homes sold in Steiner Ranch this April closed as a cash transaction – no mortgage, no lender, no financing contingency. That figure is worth pausing on, both for what it signals about the buyer pool and what it means for sellers evaluating offers.

Cash buyers tend to cluster in a few categories: move-up or move-down buyers who have built significant equity, buyers relocating from higher-cost markets, investors, and retirees consolidating assets. Their presence in meaningful numbers suggests Steiner Ranch continues to attract financially strong buyers – a positive indicator for overall market health.

For sellers, a cash offer carries distinct advantages. There is no appraisal contingency to navigate, no risk of a loan falling through at the last minute, and timelines are typically faster and more predictable. That said, cash offers are not automatically the best offer – price, closing date, and other terms still matter. The key takeaway is that in a market where 23% of transactions are cash, sellers are likely to encounter at least one in their process, and knowing how to evaluate it is worthwhile.

For buyers competing against cash, the gap is not insurmountable. Strong pre-approval, a larger earnest money deposit, flexible closing terms, and limiting contingencies can make a financed offer genuinely competitive. Sellers value certainty – and a well-constructed financed offer can provide it.

Steiner Ranch’s rental market delivered a consistent volume story in April — but with two metrics that deserve a closer look. 12 properties leased, matching the pace of the past two years almost exactly. The demand floor in this neighborhood is remarkably stable. What shifted this month was the price and pace of those transactions.

Rents Are Rising — Meaningfully

The average price per square foot climbed to $1.60 in April , up from $1.47 a year ago and $1.43 two years ago. That is an 11.9% increase over two years, or roughly 5.8% annually. For a 2,000 square foot home, that translates to a rent of approximately $3,200 per month today versus $2,860 two years ago – a difference of $340 per month, or $4,080 per year.

This is a notable trend for landlords and prospective rental property investors. Steiner Ranch continues to command premium rents, and that premium is growing. The consistent leasing volume – 12 units per April for at least three consecutive years – suggests this is not a market being flooded with rentals. Supply is measured, and tenants are willing to pay more for the location.

Days on Market: A Longer Road to Lease

The flip side of rising rents is that properties are taking longer to lease. At 49 days on market, up from 35 days last year and 31 days two years ago – rental homes in Steiner Ranch are sitting noticeably longer before finding a tenant. That is a 58% increase in time on market over two years.

The most likely explanation is straightforward: higher asking rents are narrowing the pool of qualified tenants. Renters have more options across the Austin metro, and those evaluating Steiner Ranch are taking more time to commit at these price points. This does not signal a weakening market – 12 leases still closed – but it is a signal that landlords should factor into their planning.

What to Watch

Several dynamics are worth monitoring heading into May and the summer market:

• Will inventory stay tight? With 52 new listings hitting the market in April, the drop in months of inventory to 4.6 signals robust buyer activity. If demand persists, we could edge toward a more balanced – or even seller-leaning – market this summer.
• Will the listing surge continue? April’s record 52 new listings may reflect pent-up seller activity entering the spring market. Whether that pace is sustained or normalizes in May will shape the competitive landscape for buyers.
• Pricing accuracy remains the deciding factor. With ratios holding steady at 94-96%, the data keeps sending the same message. As the market tightens and buyer options narrow, accurately priced homes will move faster and net more – while overpriced homes will continue to cycle through reductions before finding a buyer.
• Cash activity to watch. At 23% of sales, cash transactions are a meaningful part of the Steiner Ranch market. Tracking whether this share grows, holds, or contracts will offer clues about the composition of the buyer pool heading into summer.
• Rental days on market – a trend or a blip? Three years of consistent leasing volume is reassuring, but 49 days on market is a jump worth watching. If May and June continue to trend longer, landlords may need to revisit pricing strategies to stay competitive in a broader Austin rental market.

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March 2026 played out exactly how a spring market should—inventory surged. Steiner Ranch saw 40 new listings hit the market, slightly down from 46 in March 2025.

On the demand side, things are clearly stronger year-over-year. There are currently 30 homes under contract, and 17 homes closed in March compared to just 12 last March—solid evidence that buyers are stepping back in.

Months of inventory sits at 6.2, essentially flat with February’s 6.3, which tells us that while supply and demand are both rising, they are rising together — keeping the market in a similar balance rather than tipping further in either direction.

Days on Market:

The days-on-market data continues to tell an important story about pricing strategy. Active listings are averaging 73 days on market, while homes currently under contract averaged just 38 days before going pending. That 35-day gap is significant. It reflects the same pattern we have seen throughout early 2026 — homes that are priced correctly are attracting buyers and going under contract in roughly five weeks, while those that are not are sitting and accumulating days. For sellers entering the market this spring, that spread is a clear signal: the market is not slow, it is selective.

Sale Price Ratios:

March’s sale price ratios came in at 94% of original list price and 96% of current list price. The slight improvement in the original list price ratio compared to recent months is an encouraging sign, suggesting that some sellers are entering the market with more realistic pricing expectations from the start. The four-point gap between the two ratios still indicates that price reductions remain common, but homes that are adjusted to market are closing within about 4%. Sellers who price correctly from day one are simply skipping the painful middle step.

Rental Market:

The rental market in March showed steady activity, with 14 properties leasing at an average of 63 days on market and an average price per square foot of $1.39. The days-on-market figure for rentals is consistent with what we typically see before the late spring and early summer leasing season kicks into gear — that stretch from May through July is historically when rental properties move fastest and command the strongest pricing. Landlords coming to market now should price with that seasonal ramp in mind, as holding out for a higher rate in March rarely outperforms securing a qualified tenant quickly.

In Conclusion:

The Steiner Ranch real estate market in March 2026 is showing genuine signs of momentum. Closings are up 42% compared to March 2025, pending activity is healthy, and days on market for homes that are priced right remains well under 45 days. The months of inventory metric is holding steady rather than climbing, which is an important distinction from the pattern we saw in late 2025.

Spring has arrived — and so has competition. With 40 new listings in March alone and more expected through April and May, the homes that will win are the ones that are priced and positioned correctly from the first day they hit the market.

As always, if you have questions about the Steiner Ranch market or are considering buying or selling, feel free to reach out at (512) 657-7510 or email me at Elicia@SteinerRanchinfo.com.

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Every year we see a surge of new listings hit the market in March, April, and May as the spring selling season gets underway. This year, however, I expect the influx to be even more pronounced. Based on the number of homes I already know are preparing to come to market, we could see record levels of new listings over the next few months.

With that level of competition, pricing will become even more critical. While sold comparables are always a reference point, the real battle will be against the homes that are actively on the market at the same time. Pricing strategically within that competitive set will determine whether a property sells—or simply sits.

Days on Market:

The average days on market for current active listings is 66 days, emphasizing the importance of pricing a property correctly from the beginning. However, properties that are under contract now had a shorter average of 53 days on the market, indicating that well-priced homes are moving faster, reinforcing the significance of accurate pricing in the selling process.

Sale Price Ratios:

One of the most notable indicators in the February 2026 market was the gap between original and current list prices. Homes sold for an average of 92% of their original list price, while the sale-to-current list price ratio was 96%. Both figures were lower than in recent months, reflecting the slower market activity we experienced in November and December.

Rental Market:

The rental sector remains steady.  A lot of the inventory that was sitting on the market leased in the past month. The average time to lease (days on market) for properties leased in February was a only 52 days, however the average price per square foot rose from January to $1.72, the highest we’ve seen in a long time, however this is due to one very high rental at over $8,000 a month that skewed the numbers a bit.

In Conclusion:

The Steiner Ranch real estate market in February 2026 reflects a shifting landscape with increased inventory, longer days on market, and the continued importance of strategic pricing. With new listings surging and months of inventory over 6 months, buyers have more options, making proper home pricing essential for a successful sale.

As we move forward, these insights provide valuable knowledge for both buyers and sellers, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making. If you’re considering buying or selling a property in Steiner Ranch, it’s crucial to work with an experienced professional who understand the nuances of the local market. For any questions about Steiner Ranch or real estate in general, feel free to reach out at (512) 657-7510 or email me at Elicia@SteinerRanchinfo.com

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Days on Market:

The days-on-market data this year tells a healthier  story than last year. Active listings are currently averaging 82 days on market, a meaningful improvement from last year’s 117 days, indicating that today’s inventory is turning over more efficiently. At the same time, current pending properties are averaging 91 days on market—longer than actives—which suggests many of the homes now going under contract were initially overpriced and required price corrections before attracting a buyer. In other words, the market is still rewarding correct pricing, but it is less forgiving of “try-it-and-see” pricing strategies than it was during peak conditions.

Sale Price Ratios:

One of the most noteworthy aspects of the January 2026 market was the sale price to original list price ratio, which was only 92%, while the sale price to current list price ratio, was 99%. Only five closings – 20, 61, 66, 234, and 331 days on market.  Those two that took the longest sold at 91% and 76% of their original list price.

Rental Market:

The rental market continues to behave as it always has: demand and pricing peak in late spring and early summer, when properties lease faster and command higher rent per square foot. Comparable leases are a useful baseline, but they are not a pricing strategy on their own—current competing inventory and timing matter just as much. Holding out for a marginally higher rent rarely pays off; extended vacancy is almost always more expensive than pricing correctly and securing a qualified tenant quickly.

In Conclusion:

Overall, the data points to a market that is functioning normally again – where pricing, timing, and strategy matter. Temporary distortions in inventory and days on market are being driven by seasonality and early-year math, not a collapse in demand. Sellers who price correctly and respond to the market are still seeing activity, while those who don’t are learning – expensively – that this is no longer a market that forgives wishful pricing.

If you’re considering buying or selling a property in Steiner Ranch, it’s crucial to work with an experienced professional who understand the nuances of the local market. For any questions about Steiner Ranch or real estate in general, feel free to reach out at (512) 657-7510 or email me at Elicia@SteinerRanchinfo.com

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• 2020 and 2021 were exceptional, non-repeatable years driven by COVID, ultra-low interest rates, and extreme supply shortages. They should not be used as a pricing baseline.

• From 2022 through 2023, the market normalized as rates rose and buyer urgency cooled. This was a reset, not a crash.

• In 2024 and 2025, prices softened modestly from peak levels and are now stabilizing. The market is balanced, not distressed.

• Median and average prices declined in part because fewer high-end homes sold. A shift in the mix of homes on the market influenced the numbers. This does not mean all property values dropped by the same %.

• Buyers in 2025 were not in a hurry. They took their time, compared options, and made deliberate decisions. Choice shifted leverage toward buyers, but demand remained.

• Days on market mattered more than ever. The longer a home sat, the more perceived value declined in the buyer’s mind.

• 32% of homes sold in 14 days or less and closed just 1.5% below original list price. These homes were priced correctly from the start.

• 46% of homes sold in under 30 days and achieved pricing close to list. “Close to asking” today is very different than during the COVID years, when homes routinely sold 3% over list.

• 72% of homes sold within 90 days. As a group, these homes sold for an average of just 4.2% below original list price. This is not a weak market.

• Once listings exceeded 90 days on market, results dropped sharply. Homes selling after 120 days closed nearly 14% below original list price on average.

• Not all listings sold. In 2025, 338 homes were listed in 78732, but only 198 sold. About 28% of listings either expired or were withdrawn, reinforcing that pricing and positioning matter.

• This is a market that rewards accuracy, preparation, and experience. Strategy matters more than momentum.

• Choosing the right agent is more important than it has been in years. Sellers benefit from hyper-local knowledge, full-market analysis, and correct pricing from day one.

• I’ve sold over 300 homes in Steiner Ranch and have lived, worked, and studied this market for nearly 20 years. You can download my guide on questions to ask when interviewing agents, or simply call me.

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