New listings declined 1% year over year in Houston during the week ending Feb. 16, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

Realtors helped sellers add 3,344 listings to the market, down from 3,378 new listings during the same week in 2025.

Amid that annual drop in seller activity, buyers sat tight as well, with pending and closed home sales decreasing 8.6% and 0.5%, respectively.

However, consumer interest in the market remained stronger than year-ago levels: Property showings increased 6.4% year over year, with over 41,000 showings during the week, while open houses increased 8% year over year, with 8,967 in-person and virtual events held.