09/05/2026
I’m excited to share the latest August 2026 market snapshot for Waco. The overall picture is encouraging: total sales volume in Waco rose 24.8% year-over-year to over $44 million, while citywide appreciation climbed to 5.17% from just 1.33% last August. Those are strong indicators of a market that’s gaining momentum. But beneath the surface, the story gets more nuanced.
The new construction segment is really standing out. Sales volume surged 60.9% compared to last year, and appreciation jumped a remarkable 44.5 percentage points from negative 34.5% to positive 10%. That’s a clear sign of rebounding builder confidence and buyer demand for new homes. Meanwhile, the resale market and overall metro area saw slight dips in volume and negative appreciation, suggesting some buyers are turning to new builds for better value or availability.
At the same time, we’re seeing some headwinds in the luxury and land sectors. Luxury homes over $1M experienced a 75% drop in sales volume, and land sales plummeted 80.6% with negative appreciation. Pricing gaps also widened: for new construction, the gap between asking and selling price actually grew to 8.56%, and land saw a 10.7% difference. That tells me buyers in these segments are negotiating harder or finding fewer willing sellers.
On the bright side, pricing strategy is improving overall. The difference between original list price and final asking price narrowed in almost every category, meaning sellers are pricing more realistically from the start. It’s a healthy shift that can lead to faster, smoother transactions.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a luxury investor, or considering a new build, there’s a clear trend: Waco’s market is active but segmented. The opportunities and challenges vary greatly depending on the property type. That’s why personalized insight matters.
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