03/09/2026
📊 Smith County Monday Market Report
Week Ending: March 9, 2026
🧭 Market Pulse: Balanced Market — Buyers gaining slight leverage.
Inventory remains elevated while buyer activity is steady. This combination is creating a more balanced market where buyers have a little more negotiating flexibility, while well-priced homes continue to attract attention.
🏡 Area Home Value Snapshot (Zillow Home Value Index)
📍 Tyler: $244,407
📍 Lindale: $287,584
📍 Whitehouse: $279,057
📍 Bullard: $363,162
Bullard continues to lead the area in home values, while Tyler remains the most accessible entry point for buyers. Lindale and Whitehouse sit in the middle range of the Smith County market.
⏱️ Average Days on Market
Current: 73 days
Previous snapshot: 85 days
Change: ⬇️ 12 days
Homes are selling faster than the previous snapshot, showing buyer demand remains active.
📦 Housing Inventory
Current: 7.1 months
Previous: 6.3 months
Change: ⬆️ 0.8 months
Market balance guide:
• 0–3 months → Seller advantage
• 3–6 months → Balanced
• 6+ months → Buyer advantage
Current inventory levels suggest buyers have more options and negotiating room than during tighter markets.
💰 Sale Price vs List Price
Current: 98.2%
The typical home in Smith County is selling for about 98 cents on the dollar, indicating moderate negotiating flexibility.
📈 Market Activity
New listings: 214
Pending sales: 280
Pending activity currently outpaces new listings, showing buyers are still writing contracts despite higher inventory.
🤝 What the data suggests
For Buyers:
Current conditions suggest buyers may have more negotiating leverage, especially on homes that have been sitting longer.
For Sellers:
Homes priced correctly from the beginning are still attracting strong interest.
📝 Quick Summary
Smith County’s market is showing signs of balance. Buyers have more choices due to higher inventory, while improved pending activity and faster selling times show demand remains healthy. Bullard continues to command the highest home values, while Tyler remains the most accessible entry point for many buyers.