Published November 1, 2026 in Market Update

Sales rose across Deal of the Week even as inventory stayed tight

The one fact that changes what you should do right now: buyers are still buying. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 234 homes sold across Deal of the Week in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is up 27.2% from the same months a year before. At the same time, the number of homes for sale fell 23.6%, to 305. Demand held up even as supply shrank. That means pricing and timing still matter a great deal.

Freddie Mac put the 30-year fixed rate at 7.24% as of October 29, 2026. That is not a small number. Yet buyers kept moving. That tells you something about how much demand is still out there.

Pending sales across Deal of the Week reached 233, up 3.1% from a year before, according to the Real Estate Data Aggregator. That pipeline is healthy. Sellers who price well are still finding buyers.

How each ZIP code read in the three months ending August 31, 2026

Each area moved differently. Here is what the Real Estate Data Aggregator counted for each ZIP code.

Lorena (76655): faster sales, fewer homes available

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 74 homes sold in ZIP 76655, up 5.7% from a year before. The median sale price was $305,000, down 4% from a year before. Prices dipped a little, but homes moved faster. Median days on market fell to 47, which is 26 days shorter than the same period last year. Nearly 1 in 4 homes (23.6%) went under contract within two weeks of listing, up 9 points from a year before. Homes for sale fell 10.1%, to 89.

West (76691): the biggest sales jump of any ZIP code

West is the standout story. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 24 homes sold in ZIP 76691, up 140% from a year before. The median sale price held at $247,500, unchanged from a year ago. Homes for sale fell sharply, down 45.9% to just 20. Months of supply dropped 8.7 months to reach 2.6. Not every home sold fast: median days on market was 96, which is 3 days longer than a year before. But 42.9% of homes went under contract within two weeks of listing, up 35.8 points from a year before.

Whitney (76692): more sales, slightly softer price

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 63 homes sold in ZIP 76692, up 21.2% from a year before. The median sale price was $315,000, down just 0.1% from a year ago. Homes for sale fell 31.9% to 92. Months of supply dropped 3.5 months to reach 4.5. Median days on market was 72, which is 2 days longer than a year before. Pending sales rose 22.8% to 70, which points to continued activity ahead.

Waco (76705): rising prices and more homes selling above list

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 73 homes sold in ZIP 76705, up 40.4% from a year before. The median sale price was $247,500, up 5.5% from a year ago. That is the only ZIP in this market where the median price rose. Homes for sale fell 18.8% to 104. Median days on market was 50, which is 5 days shorter than a year before. Four in 10 homes (40%) went under contract within two weeks of listing, up 15.3 points from a year before. Nearly 1 in 5 homes (19.2%) sold above list price, up 9.6 points.

What the rate picture means for this market

Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate at 7.24% as of October 29, 2026. That dropped from 7.32% the week before, according to Realtor.com. Even so, rates are not low. CNBC reported the average contract rate on conforming 30-year loans at 7.37% as of October 28, 2026. Buyers are adjusting. CNBC also noted that the share of mortgage applications using adjustable-rate loans rose to 11.3%, the highest level in more than a year. Buyers are finding ways to make the numbers work.

One ZIP code can read very differently from the whole market. A street in Lorena may move faster or slower than the 76655 numbers suggest. The same is true in West, Whitney and Waco. If you want to know what the data says about your specific address, I am glad to look.