Bidding Wars Fade Across Texas as Most Buyers Face Zero Opponents

Real Estate News · October 13, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Anna D'Amico · 3 min read at the source

A portrait of a luxurious contemporary home listed for sale (see the sign on the lawn) within a tropical environment in an apparently wealthy suburban community. A gray-colored Toyota Sieanna compact SUV is in its driveway near the two-car garage.

The number of real estate agents who said their buyers didn’t have to compete against other offers rose from 57% in 2025 to 69% in 2026.

Reported by Anna D'Amico for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 13, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, Buyer Demand, Homebuying, Texas

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