New and pending listings increased marginally over 2025 volumes during the week ending May 11, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® — but closed home sales dropped, the association reported.

Realtors helped sellers add 4,234 properties to the MLS, up 1% year over year. Meanwhile, 2,481 listings went under contract, up 0.4% year over year.

Closings decreased 6.1% year over year, though, with buyers purchasing 1,652 homes during the week, down from 1,760 a year prior.

Behaviors indicating consumer interest increased during the week, with showings rising 8.8% year over year and listing views on HAR.com increased 3.8% annually.