Realtors added 3,819 properties to the MLS during the week ending Jan. 12 — a 14.8% year-over-year bump, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Amid that surge in new listings, home sales decreased annually. Buyers closed on 1,053 properties during the week, down 8.3% from the same week in 2025. Pending sales also declined 13.4%, with 1,518 listings going under contract.

However, property showings increased, with 39,706 during the week, up 10.4% year over year. Open houses also increased 14%, with 8,763 held during the week.