Current Market Data
The 2026 National Housing Supply Summit was held in Washington, D.C., on March 18.
Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month.
Pending sales increased from 1,463 in January to 1,556 in February. Pending sales increased statewide as well.
Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.
Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.
Agents from Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty were responsible for six transaction sides on February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston.
Homeowners are increasingly turning their properties into rentals, and a new report from Zillow says that the trend may not have even peaked yet. According to the report, 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale, just below the six-year
Pending sales increased 13% year over year, with 7,894 listings going under contract — signaling strong sales in the coming weeks.
In the Houston metro area, the median declined 0.2% year over year to $334,400. That meant a price-per-square foot of $162.86, down 1.1% from 2024.
Pending and closed listings dropped while new listings stagnated in Houston during the week ending March 2.
Stronger sales and rising inventory show Houston’s market gaining momentum, pointing to continued buyer interest this spring.
Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield.
Two homes listed by Compass agent Robert Bland top February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.
Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Existing-Home Sales Report.
Amid decreased sales, the average new-home price decreased 1% month over month from $400,111 to $396,723.
U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.
