Meanwhile, active listings saw a bump as Realtors added 3,533 new listings to the MLS, a 12.3% year-over-year increase.

Given the rate of sales, the nation had a 4.6-month housing supply, up from 4.2 months a year prior.

Nationally, home sales in the 52 metro areas surveyed by RE/MAX increased 8.5% year over year for the fourth time in 2025, but declined 4.6% month over month.

Tapping into Realtor intel, Zillow analyzed its listing database for keywords that are increasing most in popularity heading into the new year.

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Both pending and closed listings declined, however: Pending listings fell 4.4% with 1,781 listings going under contract, while closings dropped 9.9% with 1,268 home sales.

Agents from Compass RE Texas were responsible for listing six — and selling four — of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston last month.

Homebuyers purchased 2,055 properties, up from 1,856 the year prior. Pending listings, however, declined 3.2%, with 1,913 homes going under contract.

For its inaugural Texas Homebuying Experience Report, the association surveyed Texas Realtors about their experiences with buyer clients during the first six months of the year.

The close-to-list price ratio fell to 93% — the lowest ratio since January 2023 — and the price per square foot fell to $175, down from $177 a year prior.

The pace of home sales, meanwhile, remained at “multi-decade lows” even as affordability reached its most favorable level since 2022.

Across reports from Realtor.com, Zillow and Redfin, the data converges on one clear truth: the housing market’s momentum is tilting toward those shopping for homes rather than those selling them.

Property showings increased 4.3% year over year, with over 35,000 viewings during the week.

Homebuyers purchased 1,605 homes during the week ended Sept. 22, up from 1,515 closings during the same week in 2024.

The priciest new listing in Texas this past month is a $22 million estate that spans 14,341 square feet — that’s over $1,500 per square foot.

Searches for “fixer-upper” on Realtor.com in July 2025 have more than tripled in volume compared to four years ago.