10/19/2026
🏡 MARKET MONDAY | CENTRAL TEXAS UPDATE!
Thinking about buying a home in the Central Texas area? Here's is what we're seeing happen in the local market! 📊
Recent Median Home Sale Prices:
📍 Temple: $267,000
📍 Belton: $310,000
📍 Killeen: $237,000
📍 Salado: $475,000
📈 Mortgage Rate Update: The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at an estimated 7.40% as of last week.
Every local market is different, and buyers may have opportunities to negotiate on price, closing costs, or seller concessions. But here's what I always tell my buyers: remember that Sellers are homeowner's also - while concessions are helpful to the rate buy down or closing costs, that doesn't mean that every seller can accept a lowered offer PLUS concessions. Seller's are in a pickle also trying to navigate a break even with market volatility.
LET'S MAKE A PLAN! Let's look at numbers different ways so everyone wins on the rates, closing cost estimate, payment, break even, offer strong, etc. I am here to help find what path works best for you and your family with SO MANY loan options!
Whether you're buying your first home, relocating, down sizing, building on your personal land, fulfilling an investment dream or just considering your next move, I'd love to help you build that plan!
Sara Lutz | Gateway Mortgage
NMLS #1589215
(254) 931-4755
[email protected]
**Local price figures reflect recent sales, not current listing prices. Mortgage rate is a national survey average, not a Gateway rate quote. Actual rates and terms vary by borrower and loan scenario.**