Texas: Essential home buying resources

Jul 1, 2025

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Looking to buy a home in Texas? Rocket Mortgage® can help you get there. Find trusted resources, mortgage advice, and local housing information tailored to Texas buyers.

Buying a home in Texas: By the numbers

Median sale price: $350,700
Percentage of homes with price drops: 35%
Percentage of homes sold over asking: 13.8%
Median days on market: 50

Source: May 2025 data from Redfin

Resource list for Texas home buyers

If you’re ready to get approved, Rocket Mortgage^® has the resources to help you.

Miranda Crace

Miranda Crace is a Senior Section Editor for the Rocket Companies, bringing a wealth of knowledge about mortgages, personal finance, real estate, and personal loans for over 10 years. Miranda is dedicated to advancing financial literacy and empowering individuals to achieve their financial and homeownership goals. She graduated from Wayne State University where she studied PR Writing, Film Production, and Film Editing. Her creative talents shine through her contributions to the popular video series "Home Lore" and "The Red Desk," which were nominated for the prestigious Shorty Awards. In her spare time, Miranda enjoys traveling, actively engages in the entrepreneurial community, and savors a perfectly brewed cup of coffee.

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