š July 2025 San Antonio Housing Market Update: Are Buyers Finally Coming Back?
Mortgage rates just dipped below 7% for the first time in monthsāand weāre already seeing a reaction from both homebuyers and homeowners. Applications for new purchases and refinances are up, and here in San Antonio, the housing market is showing signs of subtle but important shifts. Whether you’re thinking about selling or planning to buy later this year, these trends matter.
I’ve just released a full video update covering everything you need to know about the San Antonio real estate market for July 2025. Check it out below:
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Key Takeaways from the June 2025 Update:
š» Mortgage Rates Are SlippingāAnd Buyers Are Reacting
Even though the rate drop was smallādown to 6.77%āit was enough to spark activity:
- Refinance applications surged 9% from the week before
- Purchase loan applications also rose 9%
- Both categories are significantly higher than a year ago
š Interest Rate Forecast Through 2026
Rates are projected to ease slightly through next year, with forecasts averaging:
- Q4 2025: ~6.62%
- Q1 2026: ~6.50%
- Q2 2026: ~6.43%
While thatās encouraging, those looking for ultra-low rates (3ā4%) may need to consider builder incentives or explore assumable mortgage options.
š” Whatās an assumable mortgage?
Itās a special type of loan that allows you to take over a sellerās existing mortgageāoften with a locked-in rate from 2020ā2022. These are rare but powerful tools in todayās high-rate environment, especially for buyers who can make a larger down payment.
š” San Antonio Housing Snapshot ā June 2025
The local market is still considered balanced, but we’re inching closer to buyer-friendly territory.
Market highlights:
- Inventory: Up 5% month-over-month
- Median sold price: $304,747
- Sold-to-list ratio: 97.85%
- Days on market: 43 days (up 7.5%)
- New listings: 2,793 homes (up 15.7%)
- Pending sales: Down 21% compared to May
Homes priced just under $300,000 are seeing the most buyer interestāsuggesting that affordability remains a top concern.
š Thinking About Selling?
With more inventory and buyer activity picking up, now may be the right time to get a pricing strategy in placeāespecially if your home is in that high-demand price range around $299,000 to $310,000.
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š Questions? Iām Here to Help.
Whether youāre curious about the market, considering a move, or exploring assumable loans, Iād love to connect.
Krishna Perkins
Broker | Maverick Homes and Neighborhoods
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