The pace of new-home sales increased in Houston for the third month straight in July, according to the latest report from HomesUSA.com.

Across the Bayou City, days on market fell to 98.4, down from 102.9 a month prior.

However, new-home sales decreased from 2,164 in June to 2,121 in July. Sales were also down annually, from 2,281 in July 2025.

“The modest improvement in days on market that began in early spring was not due to increased demand, rather to the decline of new listings that began last November,” HomesUSA CEO Ben Caballero said in a press release. “I expect to see one month, maybe two of lower days on market, at which time they will again begin their annual march to their early spring highs.”

Total active listings increased to 16,108 in July, up from 15,875 in June and 14,570 in July 2025.

Month over month, the average new-home price increased incrementally to $409,552, as well as increased from $400,906 last July.

“The good news for consumers is that average prices have remained remarkably stable since October 2024, and for builders, new homes continue to sell close to asking price,” Caballero added.