May brought a flurry of activity to the Houston market as new-home sales surged to 2,169, up from 1,958 the month prior, according to the latest data from HomesUSA.com.

At 109 days, the time homes spent on the market dipped from 111 in April. Homes sold more quickly last May, when time spent on the market averaged around 96 days.

Average new-home prices dipped slightly to $398,646, compared to $403,001 in April. Year-over-year, buyers paid more than they did in May 2025, when the average new-home price sat around $393,541.

Pending sales remained flat month-over-month but fell yearly from 2,350 to 1,939.

Meanwhile, active listings hit 15,671, marking a slight increase from 15,652 in April and a larger jump from 14,271 in May 2025.

“May brought another encouraging increase in Houston new home sales, but the market is not where it was a year ago,” said Ben Caballero, CEO of HomesUSA.com. “Houston builders are seeing homes sell a little faster than they did in April, which is good news. But higher inventory, stubborn mortgage rates and mixed year-over-year comparisons show this spring market still requires patience, pricing discipline and close attention to buyer demand.”

“May sales could be the highest for the year if interest rates remain at the current level or higher,” Caballero added.