Collin County Real Estate Update: What the Numbers Really Say About 2026

By Elisa Dees, REALTOR® | BK Real Estate TX

If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve probably heard plenty of dramatic headlines about the housing market. Depending on who you ask, the market is either “crashing,” “freezing,” or “impossible.”

But here’s the thing.

At BK Real Estate TX, I don’t base guidance on headlines — I base it on real data, local trends, and what’s actually happening right here in Collin County.

And when you look at the numbers instead of the noise, the story is far more encouraging than most people realize.

What Really Happened in Collin County in 2025

Last year, our market didn’t weaken — it rebalanced.

That shift created opportunity on both sides of the transaction.

📈 Inventory Increased (In a Healthy Way)

• 2024: 3.1 months of inventory

• 2025: 4.5 months of inventory

This simply meant buyers had more options and more breathing room — not that demand disappeared.

🗓 Homes Took Slightly Longer to Sell

• Average days on market:

  • 24 days → 35 days

That’s a normal adjustment in a maturing market, not a red flag.

💰 Prices Stayed Strong

• Sale-to-list ratio:

  • 97.4% → 96.2%

A modest shift — and still very strong by historical standards.

The Number That Actually Matters

Here’s the stat most people miss:

• 🏡 10,217 homes sold in 2024

• 🏡 12,067 homes sold in 2025

That’s an 18.1% increase in closings.

...In plain English?

✨ Over 1,000 families per month successfully bought or sold homes in Collin County.

That doesn’t happen in a weak market.
That happens in a confident, active market.

Why Buyers Should Pay Attention Right Now

As we moved out of late 2025 and into early 2026, something interesting happened:

📉 Interest rates began improving
📉 Inventory started tightening again

That created a rare window where buyers currently have:

✔ Better financing options
✔ Still-reasonable inventory
✔ Less competition than peak spring season

This is what I call the sweet spot.

Buying now can mean:

• 💪 Stronger negotiating power

• 💰 More purchasing power

• 🕰 Less urgency and pressure

Waiting until the market heats back up can mean competing harder — often for the same homes.

Sellers: Timing Still Matters in 2026

I fully expect 2026 to outpace 2025.

But as the year goes on, more listings will come online.

That’s why sellers who list earlier often benefit from:

⭐ Less competition
⭐ More buyer attention
⭐ Stronger positioning

Your home doesn’t have to blend in.

Listed strategically, it can stand out.

The Bottom Line for Collin County

The Real Estate River in Collin County is still flowing — and it’s flowing strong.

The key isn’t timing the market perfectly.

It’s having a clear strategy and a local guide who understands how to navigate changing conditions with confidence.

That’s exactly what I do.

If 2026 is your year to buy, sell, or simply get clarity — I’m here to help.

No pressure.
Just real numbers, real answers, and real strategy.

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Elisa Dees

REALTOR® / BK Real Estate TX

Your Trusted Wylie Realtor🩵