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How long does it take to buy a house in El Paso in 2026?
By Stacker at KVIA ABC-7
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
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During the height of the pandemic in 2022, the typical home took less than a month to go from listed to under contract, creating the fastest housing market in history. But since then, home prices and mortgage rates have climbed substantially, pricing out many wo...
Key takeaway So, how is the El Paso , TX market doing in 2026?
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso's housing market is showing signs of stability, with the median days on market increasing by only two days year-over-year to 56 days. This slow and steady pace gives buyers an opportunity to negotiate, a welcome change from the frenzied market of 2022. The average sale-to-list ratio of 98.86% suggests that sellers are still getting close to their asking price, but the lack of competition means buyers have more leverage. As the local economy continues to grow, the relatively affordable median sale price of $275,102 makes El Paso an attractive option for those looking to buy a home. With the city's median sale price increasing by 3.8% year-over-year, it will be interesting to see how the market responds to potential interest rate changes and whether the slow and favorable landscape will continue to benefit buyers.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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During the height of the pandemic in 2022, the typical home took less than a month to go from listed to under contract, creating the fastest housing market in history. But since then, home prices and mortgage rates have climbed substantially, pricing out many wo...
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