ETX Real Estate Monthly — February 2026

Read about our news and latest updates.

Hello East Texas community, the market is still in reshuffle mode—listings are active, pricing is tighter, and renters have room to shop around. Heading into February, tour early, compare neighborhoods, and negotiate renewal terms before spring activity picks up.

Housing Market Recap — February 2026

• Median sale price (city of Longview): ~$270,950 — up ~7.1% YoY. Homes took a median 78 days to sell in December, with ~70 closings citywide.

• Median list price (Longview): ~$295,000 — down from October’s $304,495; a typical year‑end ease.

• Inventory (Longview): ~1,094 active listings in December; ~190 new listings (vs. ~292 in October).

• Sale‑to‑list ratio (city of Longview): ~100.6% in December—well‑presented homes still commanded near‑list.

What this means for you (renters & owners)

Choices have improved versus last year, but the best‑presented, fairly priced homes still move first. For renters, that means more room to compare neighborhoods and negotiate move‑in timing; for owners, it’s a reminder that clean, updated, and accurately priced beats “wait and see.”

What to Expect This Winter (Feb–Mar)

• Fewer fresh listings than spring norms, then a gradual pickup into March.

• Steady rental demand for clean, move‑in‑ready homes.

• Longer DOM for mid‑/upper‑tier homes that need updates or are mispriced; well, ‑priced homes still draw activity.

• Renewal opportunities: lock favorable terms with good tenants ahead of spring churn.

• Seasonal maintenance: filters, gutters, small exterior touch‑ups + crisp photos boost response rates.

Quick action items: Review pricing against comps, refresh photos/descriptions, and (for renters) line up documents so you can jump when the right place hits. Owners: pair fair pricing with fast maintenance to cut vacancy time.

February Featured Rental of the Month

108 Canvasback3 bed • 2 baths • $2,000/mo

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Questions? Call/text 903‑215‑5999 or 903‑238‑5098Email deckzack@gmail.com or deckerproperties@yahoo.com

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🏗️ New Construction & Development in Longview, TX

Longview continues to see meaningful growth across industrial, retail, infrastructure, and education. Highlights:

• Industrial jobs: Ninth Avenue Foods building a new $200M facility (~150 jobs over five years).

• Business Park capacity: LEDCO’s 1,165‑acre Bar‑K Business Park (utilities/planning underway).

• Downtown streetscape: Cotton Street upgrades—sidewalks, lighting, better connection to the convention complex.

• City operations & savings: Council approved $1.175M for a city fuel station—projected annual savings ~$340K.

• Complete Street progress: Mobberly Avenue improvements (bike lanes, ADA sidewalks, traffic calming) continue this winter.

• Education—K‑12: Longview ISD broke ground on a 79,000‑sq‑ft Early Childhood Learning Center (part of the $456.2M bond).

• Education—Higher ed: LeTourneau University announced the Christian Polytechnic University Center, a four‑story academic facility.

Retail—now open: Sprouts Farmers Market (2547 Judson Rd; opened Oct 31, 2025) • FRESH by Brookshire’s (3121 N. Eastman Rd; opened Nov 12, 2025) • Braum’s (3069 N. Eastman Rd; Nov 2025) + Braum’s (280 N. Spur 63; Dec 19, 2025)

More activity: QuikTrip progressing on the former Red Lobster site (McCann Rd & Loop 281) • East Texas Regional Airport received a $10M state grant • Longview Mall acquired (Aug 2025) with reinvestment plan under Trademark Property.

Why it matters: Projects like these add jobs, retail anchors, and public‑realm upgrades—supporting rental demand, broadening neighborhood amenities, and reinforcing long‑term property fundamentals.

Things to Do in Longview — February 4–28

Always check the event page before you go; dates/times can change.

This week (Feb 4–9)

• Botox • Bubbles • Business — Wed, Feb 4, 6:00 PM @ Copper Tree Retreat (116 E. South St). Networking + beauty pop‑up.

• AutoZone Hiring Event — Wed, Feb 4, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM @ 714 W. Marshall Ave.

• Estate Planning Seminar — Thu, Feb 5, 6:00–8:00 PM @ Maude Cobb Convention Center.

• LMFA LIVE: Bernice Lewis (concert) — Fri, Feb 6 @ Longview Museum of Fine Arts.

• Longview Sports Card & Memorabilia Show — Sat, Feb 7, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM @ Longview Exhibit Center.

• Valentines Pop‑Up Shop — Sat, Feb 7, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM @ Longview Mall.

• Longview WOW: Bourbon & Bowties (benefit) — Sat, Feb 7, 6:30 PM @ Maude Cobb Convention Center.

• Frank Armstrong: A Retrospective (exhibit opening) — Sat, Feb 7 @ LMFA.

Next week (Feb 10–16)

• PTISD District Showcase — Thu, Feb 12, 6:00–8:00 PM @ Maude Cobb.

• Longview Jaycees Trade Days — Sat–Sun, Feb 14–15 @ Longview Exhibit Center.

• The Thorn (touring stage show) — Sat, Feb 14, 7:00 PM & Sun, Feb 15, 3:00 PM @ S.E. Belcher Jr. Performance Center.

• Summit Volleyball Club – ET Series #2 — Sat–Sun, Feb 14–15 @ Maude Cobb.

Feb 17–23

• East Texas Golden Gloves Regional Tournament — Thu–Sat, Feb 19–21 @ Longview Exhibit Center.

• Sharon Shrine Circus — Fri, Feb 20, Rodeo Arena. Note: Organizer currently lists this performance as postponed—check status.

• Home & Design Show (ETBA) — Feb 20–22 @ Maude Cobb (Fri 5–8 PM; Sat 10–5; Sun 12–4).

• Big Techs Industry Tours & Little Big Techs (FREE) — Sat, Feb 21, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, various locations.

• Women in Engineering Day (FREE) — Sat, Feb 21, 8:00 AM @ 626 Glaske Dr (LeTourneau area).

• Union Grove Education Foundation: Lions Give Gala — Sat, Feb 21, 6:00 PM @ The Reserve Longview.

• Casino Night — Junior League of Longview — Sat, Feb 21, 7:00 PM @ 213 N. Fredonia St.

Feb 24–28

• Unity Honors Luncheon — Wed, Feb 25, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM @ Maude Cobb.

• LEGO @ the Library (Family) — Sat, Feb 28, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Longview Public Library.

• Library Gardening: Guide to Composting — Sat, Feb 28, 1:30–2:30 PM @ Longview Public Library.

• Zonta Prom Boutique (FREE prom dresses) — Sat, Feb 28, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM @ Longview Exhibit Center.

• Summit Volleyball Club – ET Series #3 — Sat–Sun, Feb 28–Mar 1 @ Maude Cobb.

Get in Touch

Decker Properties | Property Management — Longview, TX Phone: 903‑215‑5999 • Secondary: 903‑238‑5098Office: 313 S Fredonia St, Longview, TX 75601Web: DeckerPropertiesTX.com • Email: deckzack@gmail.com | deckerproperties@yahoo.com

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