Home sales increased over 2023 volumes again in the fifth week of the year, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR).

Closings increased by 12.2%, with 1,614 properties sold compared to 1,438 during the same week in 2023. Pending listings remained stagnant year over year.

Meanwhile, new listings skyrocketed over 2023 volumes, with 3,161 properties added to the MLS compared to 2,518. That’s a 25.5% increase year over year.

Traffic at property showings and listing views on HAR.com also increased annually, by 1.3% and 4.7%, respectively.