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September 2026 · Market Trends

Nearly Half of Homebuyers Get Concessions From Sellers as Markets Shift

Seller concessions rose to 44.7% of U.S. home sales as buyer's market conditions give house hunters leverage for closing costs, repairs, and rate buydowns.

September 2026 · Market Trends

Permian Basin Market Update: What's Actually Moving

Midland and Odessa are telling two different stories right now — here's what's actually moving and where buyers have leverage.

August 2026 · Mortgage

Mortgage Rates and the 'Right Time' Question

Waiting for 'the right rate' often means waiting for a moving target. Here's how I frame timing with buyers.

July 2026 · Seller Tips

What It Takes to Prep a Luxury Listing

At the higher end of the market, buyers expect more — and they can tell within thirty seconds whether a home has been prepped or just listed.

Local Market Data

Permian Basin market metrics

Direct local inventory and listing activity pulled from Keeping Current Matters — so you can track real-time supply and demand in our market without needing a subscription or login.

Market:

Source: Keeping Current Matters Local Market Intelligence

Live KCM Report · Odessa, TX
Total Listing Count
635
Active Listing Count
574
New Listing Count
183
Pending Listing Count
88
Median Days on Market
70
Homes With Price Reductions
169
Months of Inventory
3.4
Kristin's Read: Odessa has 574 active properties with 3.4 months of inventory. Median days on market sits at 70, giving buyers negotiation room while sellers with proper pricing and prep continue to attract serious contracts.

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